It's as simple as that. I literally wake up. Walk Da Whoop. Shower. Eat. Go to school. Come home from school. Walk Da Whoop. Eat. Walk Da Whoop again. Sleep. Then it all starts over again. As mundane as this may sound, boy-oh-boy do I adore my life!
"I am certain that my mother was happy to see me, but even happier that I was clean shaven, had a haircut, wasn't drunk, and carried myself with a sense of happiness.....it had been awhile since I had all those things going for me. " --Bobby
This quote just made my week. While reading my friend Bobby's blog I burst out laughing when this line came along. I don't know if I've ever related so strongly to something a friend has said. It's amazing how much better off I am as a human being.
The past month has been relaxed and enjoyable. Ali stopped by for the weekend following Easter. I had a great time lounging and laughing, which is what we're both great at. I went on a weekend trip to a friend's family cabin near Lake Andes, SD. There were 7 humans and 6 dogs. I was SO pleased, Kendra came from Vermillion. It was great being able to see her and actually talk for a bit. We only stayed at the cabin for one night. On our way back to Rosebud, we decided to go to Wall to see my close friend Sarah. We made a pit-stop at home to shower and re-pack, picked up my roommate Brooke and hopped back onto the road. I felt so blessed to be able to see two old/great friends within two days with new/great friends!
The weekend of Cinco de Mayo was spent celebrating my cousin Willie's graduation from Winona State!!! I have taken 4 personal days this year--1.5 for Tricia's wedding, 1 for a funeral and 1.5 for Will's graduation-- see how the Fredricksen family rates?! :)
Last weekend I spent my time preparing for the week we are currently in--THE LAST OF SCHOOL! As of Friday May 18 my little darlin's will be full fledged 2nd graders. What an incredibly BITTERsweet feeling! I am excited for a little break from the running-running-running, but am going to miss my kids so much! There have been a handful of struggles this year, but with the help and guidance from my game-changing aide, my first year of teaching has been a phenomenal experience. I can't believe that I have successfully completed teaching 1st graders--but that I am going back for another year with the little ones. Thank you to everyone who has supported me, but also to all of those that pushed towards signing my contract for 1st grade last July. I honestly wasn't going to do it, but many of you helped me make the decision that has changed my life for the better.
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