Spring Break Goodness

I am not ready to return to the grind of daily routines, where I have to focus my attention on course work, marking, and unit planning.  These short breaks spread throughout the school year keep my spirits moving forward even when they sometimes seem to never come soon enough.  

A group of friends and I escaped the raining weather and spent three days walking around sunny Victoria.  We enjoyed each others company as we window shopped, walked, stopped for impromptu photo shoots, squeeze through skinny alleys, cooked, watched movies, and relaxed in the hot tub. This week was filled with an abundance of laughter, friends, family, and all around goodness that makes me happy.  It was so much more than I cold have asked for and I am thankful that God has blessed me.

IamNatasha

Balance is the key

My Games Training

This is just the beginning.  I attended my first Olympic Volunteer responsibility also known as Team 2010 Orientation.  It was very organized and informative.  Exceeded my quota of learn one new thing each day. I could probably triple that amount if I watch the complementary 5 hour CD and read the binder package. In due time, I just might reach that point.

I just hope that the Volunteer schedule won't interfere whit my teaching schedule.  The nice thing about being a part time TOC is that I still have that flexibility of taking a day off without feeling guilty to my students.

It's been foggy around here

It has been foggy around here for quite a few days.  I went for a hike around Stanley Park last Sunday with a group of friends.  The hike took longer than expected  as we were still traipsing through the trails as it was getting dark.  We turned around the corner of Prospect Point picnic area and this amazing shadowy sight was in front of us.  It was stunning and I am amazed at how well the camera could capture the mood.

Relax

I got up early today expecting to work but didn't so I...

...baked banana bread

...finished a novel

...curled up with a blanket

...prepped  a new unit to teach

...walked the dog

...scrapbooked

...relaxed

...checked my favorite blogs

...downloaded photos

...cooked dinner

...played a board game

Vandeusen Gardens

So many lights...

So much snow..