I am so appreciative of the fact that I still get summers.  I don't know how you working people go all year without a long break, but I definitely respect you.  Not trying to rub it in, but I felt like it was still too short.

I definitely got to do a lot of fun things: visiting Japan for the first time and spending time with Julie and Corinna...revisiting Taiwan and eating like mad...going back home for a bit and loading up on more Chinese food....experiencing free St. Louis summer stuff...talking with old friends...moving to a new place and having kind friends to help with the move...riding a motorcycle!  Don't tell my dad that last one- he'd seriously freak out.

Well summer is winding down, and school is starting up again.  Don't you feel autumn in the air?  Whatever!  It's hotter than ever right now.  And gas prices are too painful to go out and do anything.  But my most exciting news is that I am teaching 3rd grade next year!  I got my own class and am super pumped.  If you ever see me in a cheesy romper with pictures of big apples or chalkboards that say "ABC," please just shoot me.  Really.  I don't expect it to happen, but being in the elementary setting can really warp your mind sometimes.   

Oh and if anyone has any old children's books that you don't have any use for anymore, I'd love to take them off your hands!!!  Really.  And if you really like kids and want to come to my school this year to be a "special guest," or teach something, just let me know.  No, this isn't my way of getting out of preparing lessons. :)