I'm in a quandry. Usually after a long break from school, I like to ask the students to share with the class one memorable thing they did over the break. After three full weeks off, school officially starts tomorrow...and I can't think of anything worth sharing. In fact, I think I've done significantly less things than usual since my vacation started. Due to the weather and other family obligations, I could only go hiking once. I try to stay current with the news (international, national, and local), but I only read the sports and comics sections daily. I normally wash my car every week or at least every other week, but over the break, I washed it exactly once. I normally mow the lawn at least once every three weeks. I haven't mowed it yet...(the lawn mower won't start, I swear).
Besides the usual vacation standards: watching TV, overeating, and sleeping, I got to chauffeur my grandma around for various errands I had put off while I was busy with work. I also attended a whole bunch of family meals and other functions. I was able to hang out with friends and act like a tourist for a couple days. I even had the chance to hit the bank and pay off my car loan (yep, I'm a free man)...Oh! I guess I did accomplish quite a lot during the break, they just weren't the usual things I do. That's what holidays/vacations are for...can't wait for the next one (1/19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day...I already marked it)
I always count down the days till a holiday! One day without kids...love it! or a four day weekend is even better! Glad you got a lot of stuff done!
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