throwing off the hat for a while.

I now understand why there are breaks in a school year.

They're not for the students...well, maybe partially, but mostly for the teachers.

I feel semi-normal again. whatever that means.

I didn't realize how much of a hermit teaching made me. I go to school, come home, sleep, go to school, come home, etc... This fall break has helped me step out of that cycle. I'm so thankful.

I got to spend time with good friends yesterday. Friends that I haven't seen in a while. Friends that, luckily, i can pick right back up where we left off. I need to do better about that. Life gets so busy. It's stupid, really.

I need to take more pauses and see what's going on more.

As a teacher, I feel like I wear my "teacher" hat. This break has helped me throw off my hat for a while. I mean, I'm myself while I teach, but not to the extent I would like. I can't be. This fall break is letting me be Kaley again. Which is nice, since the definition of my name has changed so much these past few months. (not to mention the name change itself.)

I'm just thankful for a chance to be refreshed.

I'm thankful to be able to write. and draw. and lay around. and witness fall for a little. I haven't had a chance to notice my favorite season like I usually have.

We're headed to Ohio tonight for a few days. Levi actually took time off, too. :) It'll be nice to see the bonus-family and just be people for a few days. People without a specific title.

I love this break...really.