I am so ready to get these animals out of my building on Wednesday next. Two weeks until I'm done, two weeks until my prep period extends to 20 hours a day, two weeks until the only major administrative detail that needs attention is maintaining my lawn.

I'm looking forward to days at the pool, fishing trips, hayfever and sunburn. I'l spend evenings vegging at a baseball game, nights working out, afternoons napping and mornings sleeping in and leisurely reading.

Bliss is almost at hand.