All in a Day's Work

Some of the obligations of my work take me out to the far reaches of the universe. Well, not quite that far, but several times a year, I take the trek up one of our local mountain roads to a little picturesque community called Pinantan Lake, where one of my homeschool families reside.

Unfortunately,  even though there may be little evidence of winter in the valley today (except for icy winds!), on this trip, I've got the  challenge of lonely, snowy roads ahead.. It's the beauty of the scenery that lures me on, though.  I have  my iPod to listen to, and my Timmy's coffee in hand, so I'm ready. Just me tootling up the highway, then turning onto the slippery, winding, climbing road, snaking past fields and hills and forests. A few cars whiz purposefully past me, sending up swirls of glittering snow, the drivers intent on heading into town. I, however, am retreating from the busyness of the city. To the beauty and peacefulness of 'the countryside'.

I spend a few hours enjoying the chattering of the children, poring over their work samples, listening to them recite Bible verses, showing me what they can communicate in sign language, and watching break dancing performed by the 7 year old. It's really quite enjoyable.

Then I'm off with a bag full of portfolio samples in my back seat, my little car puttering down the mountain, my hands gripping the steering wheel a little harder because it's still blowing snow all around me.

 Back in town, I meet up with a friend for coffee at Starbuck's, a really great way to celebrate completing another item on my 'to do' list, don't you think?