Spring break

It is just me, or does the stretch from December break to spring break get longer each year? Well, it’s finally here, and it’s time for teachers to do what we haven’t been able to do for months! Here’s my check list for this spring break:

• Eat a meal, drink coffee, make phone calls, and use the bathroom when I want.
• Sleep late. Maybe even take a nap. My school year has been very draining so far
• Tackle one home project. This year, I’m feeling pretty burnt out so it will be a small one. Maybe replace the runners on the stairs or clean a kitchen cabinet or two. Other years, when I’ve had more energy, I’ve painted rooms, decluttered closets, cleaned attics and garages. But I think it’s important to do at least one thing around the house to give myself a sense of accomplishment.
• Dress however I want. There are no “spirit days” in my house so I won’t need to worry about wearing school colors or crazy hair day.
• Do some yoga, go for a run, or meditate. Maybe all three.
• Spend time with friends. When the school year is particularly hectic and there’s nothing left in the can at the end of the day, my friends are often short changed. While being careful not to overbook myself, I’m going to catch up with people I love.
• Do something nice for myself. Mani-pedi, read a book, maybe even some retail therapy.
• Take a road trip. This year, our destination is the path of totality for the April 8th eclipse. Two nights in a cabin in the woods or in a hotel by the sea recharges the batteries and helps prep me for the 2 1/2 months left in this school year!