Gavin recently had Homecoming and it was a great game. My friend Tiffany joined me for the game along with her 5-year-old daughter. I went to grad school with Tiffany and stayed close to her for awhile after as she lived in Ames for a bit. She then moved to Maryland with her husband, back to Iowa but was hours away and now they live in Huxley. I still haven't met their 3-year-old yet. Gavin had a touchdown in the game which was fantastic to see. They let him play more for once and it paid off. He went to the dance with a lady friend on Saturday night and had a decent time.
I got brave last Friday and had my hair cut short. It was time. I had been wanting it for years but finally felt my face was thin enough to pull off my look. People seem to like it and it's been easy to style in the morning. She thought I'd have to flat iron it often but I haven't had to do that yet. My hair just lays the right way. I may even go shorter some day but I'm content with this look for now.
Found out today that the ex's father passed way on Sunday. I'll admit I have wondered about him and his wife for years. He was never in great health so I actually was surprised he was still alive. Sadly I doubt his quality of life had been great this year.
I bit the bullet and bought an annual membership to the yoga studio I had been trying in Ankeny. I am 90% pleased with the purchase and was happy to sign up for some upcoming classes. I also have some regret as this membership lasts until next October 2018. Yea, I won't be living in Ankeny then but I am willing to drive down here to participate. Sigh.
Works going well but is no longer low key. Monday was quite the day of teaching in the morning and meeting after meeting in the afternoon. I hadn't had a day like that in awhile. A staff member actually questioned if I worked much that day because she couldn't find me in the building. Umm...I was busting my butt all over campus attending meetings lady. I am now officially buried in grading too. The time has come. I'll crank some out on Friday and Saturday. It will take motivation but I'll make a good dent.
I guess that's all I have for an update right now. Here are some pics from Gavin's Homecoming Dance venture:
I'm sad that I missed his stellar game. He was nice enough to text me his Homecoming pics over the weekend. He said he had a fun time, so that's good. It's nice that he had a not-serious date. I hope his game on the 13th is as good.
ReplyDeleteI do like your shorter hair-do. I've said for years that your short hair in high school was cute, and you always said that you can't do it that short until you lost weight.
I'm not sure what to say about Jon's father's death. Hopefully it was peaceful?
I'm surprised at your year membership. I don't feel like I can commit to any year membership, because there's no guarantee I'd go. There's nothing around Riceville. Yoga is a nice choice though - relaxing and refreshing. Have you started house-hunting in Ames yet?
Welcome to the chaotic work load club. I'm managing so far, but it just never ends. I hate how school work and house work eat up my whole evening. I feel like I don't have time to work out even if I did have the motivation or energy. This is why summer is such sweet bliss for teachers . . . little to no pressure!