23.0

No, this isn't the distance of a marathon.

In 23.0 days, the school year will officially be over. I guess it has been sort of like a marathon for me...pacing, perseverance, focus. There were days that I didn't think I'd ever see the end. Tough days, frustrating days, tiring days. It's been a tough year for me.

As a child, I counted down the days until summer vacation. I didn't think teachers would do the same thing. As a matter of fact, I was appalled that teachers would do such a thing. I mean, weren't you supposed to love what you do? Standing on the other side, now, I see that the job of being a teacher can be draining. Maybe even more so than being a student.

So, as I wind down and eagerly anticipate sleeping in on June 18th, I wish for each of you, whether you're a teacher or not, a time to refill, a time to renew, and a time to refresh.