a week at home

I've spent the last week at home in South Carolina for winter break. Because mom's recovering from surgery, I've been the one to make dinner. Besides that and taking her to the eye doctor, nothing really occupies my days. I find myself waking up around 10 a.m., running some errands, eating lunch, taking a nap and making dinner. I grade a bit at night or read after dinner, but that's basically it. It's pretty monotonous, actually.

2011 resolutions!

Keeping it pretty simple this year, just two to keep track!

1. Stay on top of what I spend. Cut down on frivolous expenditures.

2. Continue eating healthy.

how lucky.

I've been thinking about what has happened in the last few months, since school has begun, and I feel really lucky.

I teach a group of students who are funny, non-judgmental, and not yet jaded about school. They frustrate me sometimes with their immaturity, but most days, they make me smile. I'm also dating a guy who reminds me that guys can be nice and caring and not callous. But -- and James will get exasperated at me for this -- I am still a little cautious about where this is all leading.

It's been three and a half years since I moved to Boston, and I'm still trying to make permanent friends, but I know I have two people in this town of already-settled friendship circles whom I can count on.

So, just warm thoughts on a random Monday morning before I finish grading. :)