Off Track

There are two words that combined bring a smile to me on even the souriest days,"Off track." Spaced conviently throughout the year off track gives weary teachers a moment to recoup and relax, and then come back with all the vehm and vigor they need to help inspire the minds of the future. I am sorry that the track system does not cross over into other fields. Believe me if I were in charge I would give everyone this option. I often tell people how great it is for the kids. They are antsy and crazy, then we go off track and they come back excited and ready to learn ,then the cycle continues they get crazy again and then. . . boom off track. I do believe that this also applies to most teachers, especially me. The words antsy and crazy best describe me before an off track. This year I was in desperate need of getting away. First, I headed off to Rexburg, where I had a marvelous time with one of my dear friends and darling niece, then I came back and headed off to San Diego. Here are some "stunning" pictures of that precious vacation time with one of my best friends. We ran, biked, snorkled, visited museums and gardens, shopped, ate yummy food, went to the temple and just laid on the beach and relaxed. Truly a piece of heaven. Now I sit in one of the greatest places in the world. Home, and I'm not talking about that apartment in the noisy city (ok, I know it's not that big and noisy of a city, but some days.. . . . ) I'm talking home, home. I just got back from a gorgeous walk outside and then spent the remainder of my time on the porch with Chomps, the cat, contemplating life, while the crickets played their tune and the wind softly blew through the trees. Truly poetic. By the time I get back, I'll be completely calm and ready to teach, that is until the cycle continues and December comes, then I'll be ready for another off track.