Monday, June 4, 2012

Summer 2012!

Summer is finally here. Well, almost here. Three more days with students, then check out day. Is it too late to make a countdown chain? I feel like, somehow, if I don't, things will be anti-climactic. ;)

This school year has been hectic, as always and, unfortunately, as expected, but it's been a fun year. I have some really good students this year and it's actually been fun to get to know some of them. Teaching 9th graders is kind of nice because I'll still see the kids around school next year.

What are my big summer plans? Will the summer of 2012 come close to topping the most incredible vacation of all time in 2011? It just may. :)
  • A 7 day cruise from Vancouver to Anchorage. We had such a great time last summer, the girls and I decided we needed a repeat. My cousin, Kara, lives in Anchorage, so we are staying there after the cruise to see some more sites. We HAVE to take a helicopter to the top of a glacier and dog sled, of course. I mean, a trip to Alaska just couldn't be complete without that! 
  • After Alaska, I may take a quick trip to Dallas to visit a boy, a friend, and my aunt's family.
  • Middle of July? Costa Rica with Heather and her family. We booked an excursion in Costa Rica that includes horseback riding, which I haven't done in years, so I'm not sure if I'm excited or nervous about that. Either way, I'm sure it will be beautiful! :) 
  • Some friends and I are going to a church conference in Orange County in the beginning of August.
  • My brother, Matt, is getting married in the middle of August. That means a quick trip to Utah for his wedding, then next think you know... summer will be gone and it's back to school. 
It's crazy to think that summer hasn't even started yet, yet somehow, listing all of my plans and looking at my calendar suddenly makes me feel like it's almost over! Luckily, I have over two months of freedom just ahead! Freedom. Hoo-ray!!  :)