Beautiful warm day

Today was an absolutely gorgeous day. Not only was the weather amazing, but it just made you want to get out and about. Dad and I went to the post office to mail the cards I sent to my students. I miss them so much...Within a month I'll be back and hopefully sub as much as possible to see them and all of the other great students in that school. Plus, I'll get to visit lots of other great schools. It should be an awesome experience. As I make progress each day it makes me eager to try more and more. I still need to keep my limitations in mind, but I am excited that I can do more on my own as the weeks pass. After dropping off the package at the post office, Dad and I went to Stooges for some lunch. I had a delicious grilled chicken sandwich and a salad. Of course I enjoyed my favorite dressing, wine and cheese. If you haven't tried it, you should. Dad walked around with me for a bit, which makes it much less boring. Now I know why people go to the gym in pairs...it makes for great conversation and motivation. When Dad and I got home, I sat down to relax for a minute before getting to work. Do you ever have those moments when you just want to sit, breathe, and close your eyes for a bit? I did that for a minute before Nathaniel came over to pick me up. We went to the park and he encouraged me to take the longer trail. Reticence aside, we went for it. Once again, it was helpful to have someone alongside me to cheer me on and keep my mind off of pain. Today the pain has not been much of an issue...I had a little bit before lunch, but it went away. Let's hope we keep it at bay for a while. Anywho, Nathaniel and I ended up walking for two miles before we headed back to my house. I was so happy to see Ben and Adam at the park. It had been so long since I had talked with Adam, so it was great to see him. Even though I saw Ben yesterday, I still enjoyed running into him. We got back to my house and watched a little TV before he went to work out. Mom and Dad had taken a nap, and when they woke up we tried to figure out what was for dinner. Getting in and out of the car is much easier than it has been in the past, but it's still no cake walk when you do it multiple times a day. We decided to stay home and watch a movie Dad rented. He put in "Red", but I didn't get very into it. I quarantined myself into a room alone while I did an online assessment for one of the districts to which I am applying. Once that was over, I watched some Office. That never ceases to put a smile on my face. :p After an episode, I worked some more on applications and found a good stopping point. I have plenty to focus on tomorrow, so I feel comfortable what I accomplished today. Lots of walking, nice company, good conversation, and a few moments that made me smile from ear to ear. Those moments seem to be increasing recently. :) On that note, it's bedtime. Goodnight everyone!