One of the perks of being a middle school teacher is, at the end of the year, we get a special recognition at the 8th grade graduation ceremony. Just before the students’ names were called to get their diplomas last night, the assistant principal gave a tear-jerking thank-you and goodbye (as he’s moving on to a different school next year). As we turned to leave the gym, we got a standing ovation from our students and their parents… I got goosebumps!
You may be wondering why the post about dinner is coming through at 6:30 in the morning? Well, all day yesterday (and so far today) I’ve felt like garbage. Sore throat, disgusting cough, headache… and when I walked in the house last night after having this:
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And quite possibly one of these peach margaritas:
I hit the road home and fell asleep promptly the moment my head hit the pillow. I have to say though, looking back at my food choices last night, I’m quite proud of myself! In a past life, I would’ve heaped my plate full of the greasy Mexican food, then gone back for seconds. I was perfectly happy with my 3 little pieces of food, and I’m sure the margarita had something to do with that. I’m not objecting though!
I’m officially off for my last day of school for the 2008-2009 school year! Next year, I’ll start the year a Señorita and end it a Señora! Have a fabulous Tuesday!
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YAY!!!
Mmm that peach margarita sounds fantastic! That’s so cool you get recognized at the 8th grade graduation!
I hope you’re feeling better!!
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enjoy your last day, and I hope you’re feeling better!
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Mara!! Congrats! I have been STRUGGLING to fight the same sickness crap for the past week- I recommend 100%, THeraflu warming liquid cough syrup, tylenol cold and sinus and chloraseptic throat spray- it numbs it to make it feel less swollen and sore!! I tried to do the no drugs thing for a while, it was not working! Rest up feel better soooon
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Hooray for being done for the school year! What are your summer plans? Wedding plans?
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A standing ovation must have made you proud. I’m sure there are times throughout the year when you wonder why you chose to be a teacher!
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That peach margarita looks really yummy! Sounds like a nice night although I’m sorry to hear about your cold; that’s never fun.
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I just found your blog! it looks like so much fun I can’t wait to read more. I hope youre feelinG better.
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School is done already? That seems so early – school around here doesn’t finish until the end of June!
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Aww graduations – anyone’s- make me cry! Very sweet and exciting for your students to be moving on.
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