First week back for both of us

Typical week to go back to school. Except my teaching partner is gone, so I moved everything around and cleaned out offices to use for science storage.

I have a new office, really big. I splurged on a fridge and microwave, on sale, of course. It's nice to have real food for lunch instead of peanut butter. I got a couch from another teacher and some used lamps. It's really neato.

I am ready. I love this time of year. You get a do-over for any perceived mistakes.

Ike started homeschooling. We are getting so much done. And it feels right. He is relaxed, busy but rested. He's zooming through it pretty fast and gets the attention he needs, but is learning to think more for himself. I think we're all pretty happy so far.

I have decided to sign up for e-harmony for a year. I am not really sure about dating, everything is so long-distance. I am pretty gun-shy.

The real reason I am doing it is to practice. I need to learn to say what I want without apologizing all the time, and I need to practice weeding out the weirdos. So this is worth every penny. I have "met" some interesting ones. One is a Christian music theory from the University of Oregon. He seems nice. We have alot in common, but he likes skinny girls, so I am probably out the door soon.

I could be friends with him. I think this is an interesting way to make new friend connections if anything. It will definitely be an experience worth blogging about this year.

My allergies have come back in full-force. I feel like I have strep throat all the time, which makes me glad Mr. Kruse took the HS band job. I heard the band tonight. They sounded awesome. I'm so glad it worked out so well.

I am studying the book of John again. I am looking for all the things about Jesus and writing them down. It is amazing to study our Lord. He's worth studying.

I'm going to make blackberry jam. That should be interesting.

That's all for now.