Summer's Here!

Happy first day of Summer everyone! Things I'm looking forward to - or have already enjoyed - about Summer:

• Everything about Central Park - running, free Opera and NY Philharmonic performances, Shakespeare in the Park (Al Pacino is in one of the plays this year), Sunday picnics, the flowers, mid-week lunches
  
• Saturdays at the beach
• Free outdoor movies
• Air Conditioning!
• My birthday (July 15th for all of those who weren't aware)
• Late nights
• Dinners, parties, gatherings, chats on our two terraces
• The saxophone player who practices on the rooftop of the building across the street
• Scooter rides
  
• Weekend trips (these aren't exclusive to the Summer, but I like them still the same)
• BBQs

That's just the beginning! A few things I could eliminate from the equation, like the humidity, heat, subways, etc., but there's no place like NYC in the summer. The good and the bad.

I Missed My Life's Calling

Not too long ago, I came to a conclusion: I should have selected "teacher" as my profession/career. Why, you ask? My number one - and only - reason at the time was that I have a plethora of cardigans, a staple in any teacher's wardrobe. Good reason, right?

Well, I told this to one of my friends and we've been noticing other characteristics that would deem me an appropriate educator. One is that I love grammar and math. Yep, I'm a nerd at heart. Another thing she pointed out is that I really am all about organization, efficiency and making sure things have a logical flow (e.g., how food is set-up when serving buffet-style). This last one really doesn't apply solely to teaching, but I still am adding it to the list anyway.

You can just call me Miss Madsen from now on.