Tutoring

Since I am working towards my masters in reading I wanted to find someone to tutor and try new strategies with this summer. I am tutoring Justin, a boy that will be in my class next year. So far we have had two sessions and it's going good so far. When I used to tutor before I started teaching I didn't really know what to do with kids. Now I have plenty of ideas and feel that the family is getting their money worth it.

BBQ

Most of you reading this know that I don't like fire (or anything hot for that matter) On Christmas Eve when we have to light candles and sing "Silent Night" my hands start to sweat and when we cook pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving I have my sister reach in to cover the pie crust so they don't burn.

With this being said, I've never done the BBQ. I always like BBQ food, but was always afraid I'd catch on fire. Tonight I felt like having a BBQ hot dog for dinner so that required me to use the BBQ for the first time. We have a gas grill so I didn't have to worry about coals or anything crazy like that, but after getting tips on how to turn it on it was hot. After about 10 minutes my hot dog was good to go. I succeeded in this summer treat!

Celebrating Rika!

For Rika's bacholorette party we had an Indian theme. First we took a class of Bollywood Dancing. The class was a lot of fun and was quite a workout. After dancing we went to Amber India at Santana Row. It was a fun night.

First hot day

I love the warm days of summer. We've had a series of warm ones this week, but this weekend is hot. Before it got too hot,I started the day with a morning walk with Beth and Toby, went to run errands in my air-conditioned car and read some of my book. I'm not too hot, but I'm glad I'm not in a car sitting in the sun. Yikes 101 degrees!

Massage

I think everyone with a bad back and tense shoulders should get a professional massage every so often. I typically go for a massage twice a year or so. Once in the fall when the stress of school has hit me and once at the beginning of vacation to help me really get in the relaxation mode. I like LaBelle the best out of the typical places on the peninsula. They don't use oil and give you a nice smelly neck thing when you come in. I enjoyed my massage today and that my shoulders are much more relaxed.

Walking

This morning I went for a walk with my long time friend Jennie. It was a little windy at Sawyer Camp Trail, but we talked the whole way and weren't bothered by it. In a couple of months we'll add another person to our hang out time. Jennie is due with a baby girl in late September. Yeah!

Burlingame Ave.

Every year I borrow artifacts from a museum in Union Square for my multicultural study. I make a plan every year at the beginning of the summer to go up and return the bags when I'm finished with the school year. Today my mom and I decided to just drop off the things in San Francisco and drive to Burlingame Ave. Burlingame Ave. had this cute, preppy feel. It was a nice day and people were out and about. We went into a couple of shops and ate at the Crepevine. It made for a great summer day.

Lunch

Today when I came home from running errands I decided to have lunch in the backyard. For lunch I had a toasted chicken sandwhich with yogurt and bannanas on the side. After I ate I put up my feet and sat under the umbrella looking at the perfect blue sky, hearing the birds chirp, the gardeners next door and the themotor that read 86 degrees. Summer perfection!

Shopping

Many of you know I'm not a huge fan of shopping. I like to go into a store and find things. I do not like to put very much effort into hunting for the perfect outfit. My back gets tired, I get hungry and cranky if I've surpassed a certain amount of time.(About an hour) I was very successful picking out summer clothes at Ann Taylor Loft and REI this afternoon. I do have to say I give props to Renee and anyone else who can find bargains at Nordstorm Rack. I walked in and basically walked out. It was going to be too much work. After all I was already successful earlier.

Happy Father's Day!

So we had an algebra lesson today.
Horse races-horse races+mini golf=mini golf

Today we woke up to get ready to go to the horse races for Father's Day, but found out quickly that the races were on the fair circut and not in Emeryville. We decided to go to Malibu and play mini golf instead.
He will probably never sit down at the computer to read this but just wanted to say Happy Father's Day to the person who knows a lot of things, can fix anything and will drop almost anything to do something for anyone in our family. I love you Dad!

Raina and Mike's Anniversary Party!

We celebrated Raina and Mike's 10 year wedding anniversary on Saturday at Huddart Park. Even though it was a bit chilly fun was had by all.

Lunch

I'm really glad I get to stay at my school along with most of my co-workers next year. Today after we cleaned up our rooms we went to one of the teacher's house for lunch. It was good to hang out, enjoy some good company and good food before we go our seperate ways for the next two months.

Last Day of School!

Every year I end the school year by reading Oh the Places You Go by Dr. Seuss and this year was no exception. I'm excited vacation is beginning and I have time to relax over the summer.