Catch Up

I realized I haven't blogged in a while. Sorry (looks sheepish). I have gotten to work some more: both times at middle schools in the district. Not too bad. I'd heard that one of them was supposedly the worst in the district but really, not as bad as I was led to believe. Either because the class was a good one or Tucson really does not understand what makes a bad school. I had an awful week last week - somehow I got sick and could not leave my bed on Wednesday. Hacking, sneezing, blowing my nose (I went through a lot of tissues), wrapping up in blankets - I was miserable. Fortunately I am better now! Yesterday was great for a few reasons. One, my good friend came down from Phoenix to spend the day with me. Thanks girl! I really needed it! We've also made plans for David and I to head up to Phoenix next week during Spring Break to visit her and her husband. YAY! Second, it was my nephew's birthday. We had Bianchi's (an Italian place) for dinner and then cake and ice cream. I still have left overs in the fridge. Gnocchi. Yum yum.
David is very busy this week with 2 big tests on Friday. Love how schools always have tons due on the day before Spring Break! However, there is a big Society of Toxicology gathering this week so his department is EMPTY. The first years are all still here (no research of their own to show off) but almost all the other students from the upper years are gone along with many professors. David didn't have class yesterday and he won't have it tomorrow (Monday and today, not so lucky). He's enjoying the extra time since he has to study for those tests. One is very important. Actually, I think both of them are are really important. All I know is he is worried about the tests and has some study sessions set up with classmates. I wish them all good luck.
Otherwise, life is the same here in Tucson. It's nice and warm here. It's going to start getting hot soon (I heard 85 degrees on Thursday) so I might be able to dig out the swim suit soon!