I know I've been away from this blog for awhile; I've been enjoying my much needed summer break! This is the first summer since I was 16 that I haven't worked full time. I've been working part time as a sub in a daycare, and it has been so much fun, but I've also had real summery days off! I was excited about taking time off during the summer until the last few weeks of the school year when we were forced to go on strike. I have definitely been hit financially, but the hot, sunny days are (almost) making up for it. I've been spending my free days at the beach, floating on Lake Matheson, day camping, reading, hanging out with my nephew, going to movies, picketing, reading, making clip art, trying not to think about and plan for next year (technically I'm not allowed to do ay official planning, as I am on strike and locked out of the job), and relaxing. Here is a look at my summer so far... We've been having the most beautiful sunsets recently! ...