Our First Day Back

Today was the day teachers had to report to their classrooms. I got lucky, because the district that all of my friends work for had to go back yesterday. I felt kind of silly sitting around in my pjs while my friends were working. But I also felt kind of great at the same time.

For my last day off, I spent it with some of my favorites. I hung out with my sitter for a bit before she went off to an interview. I got to babysit my love bug for an hour. Then I hit up the gym before meeting a friend for a slow run.

I mean, I can't say I hate running here.

It is pretty magical every time I go in the redwoods and I grew up here.

Today, I spent 7 hours setting up my classroom. Of course, the most important things went up first.

After work, I hit up the gym for some leg work before hitting the beach for a run. The day was pretty much absolutely perfect. It was completely clear, which rarely happens at our beaches.

I've been dealing with quite a bit of anxiety over a lot of different things, and being at the beach for an hour and a half really helped melt that away. At least in the moment.

Tomorrow, our aides come back. We get another full day in the classroom. I feel so lucky because all of my friends have been in trainings and meetings. I'm feeling pretty ready for the first day of school on Monday!