Friday Night!

Hey everyone, the weekend is here! Fridays are early release days here and we spend the afternoon together as a staff reviewing the week, upcoming events and district/school stuff. Right before our meeting, I wanted to run to the store to grab a few Cokes. I have been really CRAVING some home food, I would really love a burger. Right now the store is only open from 12-3:30, which means that Fridays are the only time I can make it. Its about a 3 minute walk from the school and as I walk closer, I notice the fish plant school bus is pulling in, and its full of people. Most of the people that work at the plant are young adults, who like me, crave the taste of beautifully concocted high fructose corn syrup-y goodness. They all pile in before me and raid the fridge (the drinks are literally kept in household refrigerators, frozen food right above). I decided on a 12 pack and grabbed a bag of chips for the other teacher. A can of Coke is $1.50, not bad all things considered. I figured buying a 12 pack would be more cost effective (pricetags aren't found on a lot of items, the storekeeper probably didn't have time to label them) Turns out, it was just $1.50 times 12, ( do the math children.) But I felt like I was back in line a supermarket, patiently waiting with my two items while 15 people ahead of me have armloads of stuff.

So here's my celebratory dinner:

I did make chocolate chip cupcakes, for the first time ever! Turned out pretty tasty!

Puppy break!

Newborn pups from one of the families.

Lastly, I went for a walk, heading for the beach.

And then, out of the corner of my eye, raspberries!

I picked almost a hat-full and then found a large patch. I figure I can mark the area and head back later.