But this year has been really tough. I wake up earlier than ever before, I have a wicked commute, and I teach at four different schools. To compound things, from April to June my husband and I have completely opposing work schedules; we're lucky if we have dinner together once a week.
So Marc and I agreed to play hookey. We took a random Thursday off after all my spring concerts were done, and we headed up to Honeymoon Island State Park. It's a great hideaway, about 40 minutes from our house in St. Pete. Decades ago the island was home to eight little bungalows, perfect for honeymoons and a romantic rendez-vous. The bungalows are no longer there, but a dog beach, a 2 mile nature trail, a visitor's center, and some amazing wildlife make this a place I hope to visit again soon. Hopefully with our soon-to-be-purchased kayak!
My favorite creature this time around was the gopher tortoise. He tucked his head in when we approached him, but he gradually came around. Less friendly were the crabs. They're pretty when you just see one or two of them...
...but when hundreds of them begin to chase you, well, that's just a little too National Geographic for me.
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Hi Sarah!
I can't believe you're that good of an employee - I would have trouble keeping that record in a single year! ...and you're teaching in four schools?
:-)
I found you again by following the link from southcakalaki.blogspot - I was just reading some old posts of mine and wondered how you were.
Playing hookey is a great indication you've got your thinking cap on with regard to the work-life balance - and look at what you got to see as a result!
I hope you and your family are well.
Take care.
Stuart
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