It seems Summer 2005 has come to an end. In a lot of ways, it's been fun. Lots of good weddings, seeing friends, moving to Chicago and being close to Joy...all good things. There was a Cubs game, Taste of Chicago, meeting Ryan Seacrest, playing tennis, visiting Oregon (and Rainier National Park!), hanging out in Minneapolis, Michigan, and Nebraska for some weddings, "March of the Penguins, going to Ravinia, having Taylor from Boston and Taylor from Oregon both visit, going to the beach, and all sorts of wedding planning. And let's not forget the DJ at the Blomgrens' wedding. Yeah, it's been a good summer.
I also realized this summer how nice it is to have a job you really actually enjoy. I used to have that at the OG in Ohio and I am not too crazy about either of the jobs I had this summer and continue to have. I usually like Starbucks but wish it paid more. As for the restaurant, well, let's just say I'm tolerating it.
Joy started teaching today. Her very first classroom full of fourth graders. I'll be honest...I'm pretty proud of her. Following Becker family tradition, I made her a big breakfast this morning and saw her off to school. I have no doubt she's going to be an amazing teacher and that she'll love her job.
As for me, I start classes tomorrow. Today I went to Trinity and paid my bill for the semester. Then I came home and saved over $100 on books by buying them online, but still spent about $325. Depressing.
To celebrate the end of our summer, Joy and I took off after church on Sunday and spent the day together at a beach north of Chicago. We loved it and wondered why we didn't find ourselves there more often this summer. I guess that's just what happens. It's weird to think that next summer I'll be married. Youth is quickly fading away and I'm not sure what I think about that.
At least next summer I can sing the Grease medly (with the Blomgrens' wedding DJ of course) and say "Summer Lovin,' Had Me a Blast..." and still be within the realm of Christian purity. Perhaps I am okay with this whole "youth fading away" business. Either way, here it comes.
Welcome students and teachers. The school year is upon us.
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I have enjoyed every moment I've spent with you this summer! I, too, will never forget the DJ at the Blomgren wedding. I was OOC that night. Have a great first day of school tomorrow. You're the greatest!
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