June 26, 2009

  • 2 More School Days

    Can this year get any longer? When I look back at this school year, I can't believe I've actually made it through.  The skills of my students were not as low as my other students in past years, but the number of emotional issues the students had took so much out of me.  The number of new responsibilities I had this year overwhelmed me as well.  I've realized that the department has grown so much these past three years that I believe it's growing faster than I am.  I'm trying the best I can to keep up though.  I'm actually quite disappointed in some of the things that have happened this year, but I can't think about that right now.  The only thing I can do is move on. 

    I do have much to  look forward to this summer though.  I'll be working summer school, but it's only 4 days a week (I have Fridays off). Next month, Roger and I will be heading to San Francisco and Napa Valley to celebrate our 1-year wedding anniversary.  I've been researching and getting a lot of ideas from friends. Does anyone else have any recommendations on where to go and what to do?  At the end of July, Roger and I are going to the All Points West music festival in NJ (headliners include Tool, Coldplay, and the Beastie Boys).  I only have two weddings to go to this summer, but I'm very excited for the two brides and their soon-to-be hubbies! Then, we're heading to the Bahamas on a cruise from Miami with Roger's family to celebrate his dad's 60th birthday.  Finally, to end the summer right, there's the BGC reunion! I can't wait! Miss you all!

    So, much to look forward to, but still.....2 more days.

Comments (3)

  • My summer vacation began at 1:00 pm today.  Yippeee...You can make it.

  • Good work blogging, Joannie! Hopefully we will see more of it with your "luxurious" summer schedule. And remember, your gold personality causes you to be a perfectionist. Don't be too hard on yourself.

  • I suggest visiting the smaller wineries:

    1) Duckhorn
    2) Mondavi - (bigger winery) but love the dessert wines here
    3) Kate's Backstreet Kitchen

    I actually suggest going to Sonoma or even "Glen Ellen" for wine tasting.  Napa is overcrowded, you have to pay for tastings. Unless you like the touristy stuff. 

    SF - http://sf.funcheap.com/  (cheap things to do for free)

    Go to a neighborhood and explore instead of going the tourist spots

    Treasure Island
    Potrero Hill
    Cole Valley
    Sfheritage.com  --- historical stuff in SF
    Golden Gate Bakery in SF has good daaaan tat!
    Go to PPQ in the Richmond District for good crab/garlic noodles instead of Thanh Long.
    Hog Island Oyster - Ferry Building.
    North Beach aka Little Italy

    Go to Yelp for suggestion and reviews too!

    Have fun!

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