A shock to realize that it has been almost a month since I have written anything in this blog. School has been very busy, with the end of the year coming sooooo fast and so much to do. Work at the farm has come to almost a complete standstill as we wait for ordered materials and contractors-- need to start pushing on that stuff harder than I have been. Also, the weather hasn't been the best for that, warm but a lot of rain. But it does mean that I have been able to get almost all my my perennials transplanted out there, although the roses seem to have been winter-killed. So I think our hope of getting in this summer is not likely to come to pass.

School has been both really fun and really stressful of late. Getting to the end of the year means a lot of time spent encouraging the students not to quit, trying to keep their engagement levels up. It also means writing final exams (and then grading them). it also means the start of planning for next year, which is exciting for me as I will be teaching 2 Math 10 classes next year using the new Saskatchewan Math curriculum. They look like fun. it will be good to be teaching math again. I really miss, much as I am enjoying the humanities stuff I am doing. Either way it is fun and I am learning so much!

My running has been going well lately and we will see just how well on the 30th when I go to Saskatoon for the half-marathon. I'm hoping for a 2:05 but as usual will be happy to finish and not get hurt. While my speedwork has been right where I want it, my long runs have really been a struggle; not sure why. We will see what my scheduled 8 miler tomorrow feels like.