Okay it is with a foggy mind that I begin my first post and why it may take on a stream of consciousness style. After confiding to my hubby that I was feeling very out of sorts today that he reminded me of something interesting. I've been keeping a crazy schedule this past year between grad school, work, and family. I have the entire month of August off and so my mind and body are still adjusting to having nothing to do but rest, something it desperately needs. It's strange not to have somewhere to be or something to turn in with a deadline hanging over my head. My husband suggested that my brain is just catching up and realizing that its summer break.
Wow, the moment I've been longing for has finally arrived and I am such a lump on a log that I have to will myself to do stuff. Instead of immediately kicking back, I went straight into my belated spring cleaning mode. Couldn't function in the clutter any longer. So now I must give myself a pep talk to enjoy this time for all it's worth. I got out to the county fair with my kids yesterday at least. I think part of my problem is that my student teaching, work samples, and action research paper are on the horizon, so I can't completely relax and let go of the stress. It's kind of like I thrive on the pressure or that I need to always have something to work on. I almost feel lost when everything is done, so I make sure that there is always something to on deck to take care of.
So in the event that anyone reading this is curious, I decided to start this blog as another creative outlet for my thoughts. My best friend, Shelley, always entertains and inspires me with her posts at lawfrogtx.blogspot.com and so I thought why not? For those that know me well, the dolphin theme is self-explanatory. However, I will share just for the heck of it. Dolphins are my favorite creatures for many reasons, but mainly for their playful and peaceful natures. They represent all that is wonderful in this world. So the name of my blog is in homage to one of my life goals. Alrighty then, my tangent ends here. See you soon...
