I was thankful to go to Seattle. So thankful though to be back in the South. I love to travel and see different places but I love coming back home! Funny, the white rocking chairs in the Columbia aiport put a smile on my face every time!
While in Seattle, I got to drink Starbucks (where it originated), go to Pike's market and watch them throw fish, taste test local foods (including honey, dried apples, and chocolate pasta), and eat dinner on the harbor with a beautiful view of the water. Truly the rest of the time we worked hard but we were fed quite well in local restaurants during the evenings. It was also so encouraging to be with other like minded teachers in the same spot of their career!
Coming back was not the easiest because I was so tired today, but...I was thankful for:
1) No bad news from the substitute
2) Tests that were done well (they are so much quicker to grade)
3) Students who even thanked me for coming early to grade them
4) Students who excitedly asked me about my trip
5) A teacher friend who ran copies for me last week to be ready for the day
6) MAP testing--this meant my 4th block had to go to the computer lab today and be monitored by someone else while I got some extra time to get things ready for the week!
That sounds like you had an awesome trip! :) Glad you had no bad news from the sub too! ;)
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