Today
was the first official day back at work. I’ve actually been
unofficially going for a week. The kids don’t start until next
Tuesday. This week is full of meetings all day and preparing the
classroom in the afternoons. 
So, I spent my day emptying
out two closets so they can be removed from my room. Two newer
but smaller closets will take their place, which means that I have to
get rid of a lot of stuff. It’s unbelievable how much garbage I
was able to fit in those two closets! It literally covered every
flat surface of the classroom when I took it all out. My
principal came in to show them to one of my coworkers to see if she
wanted them, and when he opened the door he caused an avalanche of
junk. 
Yes, just like in the cartoons. So I turned to my coworker and
said, “See? It’s really great when you have to do that last
minute cleaning for open house … just shove everything in and
close the door!” 
Anyway,
I did get a lot done, but it wasn’t easy since my air conditioner isn’t
working and it was over 80 degrees in the classroom. Tomorrow
will be meetings in the morning to analyze last year’s test scores and
then more of the same jolly good time cleaning the closets in the
afternoon. Sheesh! It seems like I’ve been blogging a lot
about cleaning these days.
I need to give credit where credit is due. Toshi not only spent
his weekend helping me clean my sisters’ bathroom, he also came this
afternoon to help me in my classroom. And he brought me lunch
too! 
Poisoned by Fairy Tales 
Hehehe, I didn’t know there are a lot of chores to do before school start. I used to remember just show up or dreaded the thought of going to school. But never thought of all the works behind the scene. I guess it is like a nice cleaned house, I will never notice all the work prior and after me to keep a place cleaned. Thank you. Toshi and you look very nice in the picture.
thanks for your comments…not sure about relationships internet or otherwise though makes for a good book….and well they may be suing me after the book comes out..”.what..sure that wasn’t really you silly” tired of waiting , looking , anticipating, what ever the word is for being with another who has compassion who loves you the way you are…if it exists it keeps slipping by me..maybe all this is the universe’s quirky way to keep my writing for others…as to never satisfy my desire or want for love…thus i keep writing….oh that is crzy ridiculous…it just means i will never get to write on what happens when love really happens….such an illusion…lol okay sorry i am being synical gotta forgive me a few times..when the wait has been this long and some of the most biggest a.. in the world have come through my site to rip me apart…my skin is thin at the moment… but wanted to thank you for your words..still believe you should give credit to those who give you a hand up when you are down…katie
i never realized what teachers had to do to prepare for a new school year. you are an amazing woman. AND you and toshi looking amazing in the pic as well.
take care,
lori
you guys look fabulous!