Three Weeks Into Summer

Well, I have had three glorious weeks of vacation. On Tuesday I start my summer internship for my Sped degree. I will be working at an elementary summer school placement about 40 miles from where I live. It will only be Monday-Thursday, from 8:30-1, until August 5, for a grand total of 19 days. I was pretty lucky. If you are a secondary teacher, your summer placement is in an elementary setting. If you are an elementary teacher, your placement is in a secondary setting. Most of the secondary settings are for six weeks, and for 6 hour days. As I stated, I was lucky. I am actually looking forward to working with younger kids, which I have not had the opportunity to do since my subbing days. I am going to drive out there today after I work out so I know where I am going on Tuesday.
Yes! I am working out! I purchased a 30 day visitor's pass to the fitness center at the county community college. The center is only a couple years old and it is BEAUTIFUL! During the tour, the salesperson described it as "executive style" which I guess just means posh. I have been using the elliptical machine which I love. I can program in my age, height, and weight, and it tracks distance, calories, and my heart rate. I have also used the jacuzzi (there is one in the women's locker room so I'm not too self-conscious to climb in) and the walking track. I plan on taking the yoga classes and some of the water aerobics classes. I have been eating much better than I was during the school year and have already lost a few pounds.
The local men's club hosts fireworks every year and I am planning on walking the mile or so down to the park where they set them off tonight. Most years I don't feel like fighting the crowds at the end of the day but I am in the mood this year. The most important thing to remember is the bug spray.
On the academic front, I have been working on organizing and planning for my three preps this fall. I have the basic framework and pacing for each class, now I want to start on specifics. The previous algebra II teacher left me a message that she had copied the first five chapters of her material and I just have to go down to the school and some point and retrieve it. The only problem is that it is really hit or miss as to when the office is going to be open. I think the secretaries are on vacation until Wednesday. Oh well, no hurry at this point. TTFN.