The Happy Thirty: Fall Edition - Day Thirteen & Fourteen

On Wednesday, I woke up in a grumpy and foul mood. I was late to work and did not shower. I had no make-up on and my messy, disheveled hair pulled into a bun at the base of my neck. I wore jeans and a grungy old shirt. I did not smile or laugh ... and I literally counted down the minutes until I could leave early for a training. I did not feel like teaching or being around people in general ... and I was so grateful to find a smile while working with some of my kindergarten friends. They were jovial and funny ... hardworking and patient with me. And my mood began to change ... another reminder of why I do what I do. I love the kids ... and I love entering their world and making a difference ... one small moment at a time. The training was a nice break from the work day, and afterwards I made an impromptu visit to my childhood best friend's home to visit with her and her little cutie patootie baby boy Monty. We dined on the MOST delicious comfort food - Pad Thai - and conversation flowed naturally. We caught one another up on our lives. We talked about the lives of our friends. We laughed and giggled about old memories made together. We dreamed together about the future. And we absolutely adored little Monty and all of the love and cuteness he had to bring us.

Today, I called in slick. Something I do not think I have EVER done in my five years of teaching. I needed a break. A mental health day. To get away from all the stresses of the workplace. And it was the BEST decision of my life. I slept in late - and that sleep was super peaceful and perfect. Then I finished up my final grad paper for EDUC 514 and submitted it. Yahoo - another class down, four more to go. I lounged around in my comfy sweat pants ALL day and ate four of Mike's homemade chocolate chip cookies. They were DELICIOUS. I watched netflix and drifted in and out of sleep. I am feeling content and happy right now ... and I am grateful for the little things in life.

Here's to a restful evening and a restful three <<er four for me>> day weekend ... considering we have no school tomorrow!