It's Vacation, But Don't Let Your Mind Turn to Mush!

I don't know about you, but I am already bored. Not saying that I want to go back to school or anything, but I'm bored. School let out on December 17th, which gave me plenty of time to tie up all the loose ends before Christmas. It is one of the wonderful things about teaching in South Texas.

Now that we are on the 9th day of vacation, the 9th day of no obligations, the 9th day of waking up late and taking naps, I'm bored. I'm "ready to go." On the inside, I wish I had the desire to exercise my body, but I've been so physically lazy that my desire is not strong enough to do so. My mind has been resting so much that it isn't anxious to do anything either. HOWEVER, if I don't get my mind moving, it is going to be tough going when school starts again. So, here is my plan:

1. Get online and chat with my friends (reading, writing, thinking)
2. Clean my room (physical movement, decision making--"Where should I put this?"
3. Call a friend (language skills)
4. Cook a meal (focus, physical movement)
5. Do crossword puzzle, sudoku, word search, picure puzzle (critical thinking)

If I do a little bit every day, my mind won't go into shock when classes start up again. Plus, I'll feel a shot of satisfaction each time I complete an activity and I won't feel lazy, which makes me feel guilty.

No matter what, enjoy your vacation--you deserve it!

Signed,
Lora the Study Coach