May I Toot MY Own Horn?

[Tri Girl]

TOOT TOOT TOOT

There- I helped toot your horn for you. Congrats on an AMAZING accomplishment. I just can't imagine riding so much. You must have "bits of steel" (hmmm... I just thought of a new workout series).

You should be VERY proud of yourself- and even more proud because your life is moving on and you're along for the ride. You've chosen to be positive, and for that good things will come your way!!!!

On a side note-sorry to hear that summer is over. I go back on Monday- but no kids until the 14th. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my job- but that downtime in the summer is exactly what I need to refresh myself after the insanity/madness of spring testing and all the hormones that make teaching almost impossible after Spring Break.

[makbike]

Tri Girl thanks so much for the multiple toots! I had a great time last month on my bike and enjoyed every mile I rode. I just know good things are coming my way. Yes the game of life is filled with twist and turns and some are much worse than others but I'm plugging along, trying to stay busy, trying to keep positive and enjoying myself. Blessing come in many different shapes and sizes and I'm showered in them each day. Life is good and I've learned it is okay to be sad.

I've survived two days of professional development this week. Yesterday's was painful. Today's session was great for the teachers leading it gave us lots of time to work in our classrooms. Tomorrow is opening day (no students) and Monday the buses roll. I'm looking forward to meeting my new group of kids, all 130+. I'm sad to see my summer come to an end for I was finally starting to relax. I know that going back to school will be good for me for it will keep me very busy and greatly reduce my "pondering time." It is going to be a good year. Enjoy your final days and more importantly have a great year with your new students.

[teigyr]

To all you teachers headed back, I am so sorry! Must be rough to have the free time then give it up at the end of summer.

Marcie, I can't believe how many miles you rode! I just checked that out and that is impressive...the year isn't even done yet. I'd say this horn is louder than just a normal "toot", it's probably one of those loud truck horns. Or maybe a festive one Yeah, it's ok to be sad but I think you have so much going for you - life IS good. You got through this summer so incredibly too.

Tri Girl, I think you are on to a new workout DVD. Bits 'o Steel. I can only imagine the isometric exercises

[makbike]

Teigyr thanks for all your support this summer! I think I'm going to make my goal of 5,500 miles for the year (knock on wood).

Tomorrow is a rest day for I'm giving some thought (not a lot) to riding a century on Saturday. It is suppose to be a very hilly ride and the heat index is predicted to be 100 F - this nasty combination may convince me to ride the 50 mile route on Saturday and the 60 mile route on Sunday. I just want to ride and have fun.