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Resolutions

A couple of years ago, a few months before summer vacation, I decided I couldn't take it anymore. I couldn't stand the thought of grading another paper, writing another test, calling another parent, yada yada yada. So the best idea I ever had was born. My summer calendar. I printed a small pocket calendar for June, July and August. I tucked it into my coat pocket and carried it everywhere. I would pull it out at random times during the day, during staff meetings, in between classes, waiting for my broccoli to cook in the microwave. And I would add appointments to my calendar of things I was going to do when I was free. FREE!! Adventurous appointments.

Like go to Mt. St. Helens, Hurricane Ridge, The Gorge, San Antonio or Space Camp.

Now folks, don't worry. I'm not already loosing heart so far from the end of the school year. I feel like I'm just getting started and I'm even looking forward to getting back to work on Monday. But I look forward to my summer calendar so much (I usually print it in April) that I thought I would metamorphose my summer calendar idea into my new years resolution. So here it is:

Instead of waiting until Summer Vacation, I resolve to go on at least one adventure per month.

Januray--river rafting through the skagit to see nesting eagles.

February--?

March--umm...

April through December--have yet to be determined. But you can help me keep my resolution by helping me come up with ideas.

I'll be sure to post pictures and label them with funny antedotes. Let me know if you want to come on an adventure with me.