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Never Enough Time

Summers aren't supposed to be this busy It's July and, being a teacher, I don't go to work any day of the week. Thankfully, I am in a position where I don't have to pick up a summer job - a benefit many of my teaching brethren do not share. But, for some reason, I cannot get on to blog or even get enough time to sort my cards. Why? 1. Master's Degree This is my own fault, and I am the first to admit to that. I decided a few months ago to pursue my Master's Degree in elementary education. Having finished an online program from an accredited college to obtain my license, it is a three-class continuation. So, I have a total of three classes to take by the end of the year and I will have a Master's Degree. This won't guarantee me an immediate pay bump, but it is relieving me of 45 hours of professional development. 2. Married Life Many of us in the hobby are in this boat. We are middle-aged and have a wife at home. I have an amazing wife who does ma