When a "Break" isn't really a "Break"...

It's been a long week.  Gramma's funeral was Wednesday so I canceled my Thursday classes.  I think my students were appreciative of the day off.  They had their midterms on Tuesday and Wednesday, and it's hard to focus for one day before going for a week off. 

It was nice to see family that I haven't seen in about 5 years.  My Gramma's brothers and sisters are pretty wicked.  She has 5 of them and they've all moved away from the farm.  I get a lot of who I am from Gramma's side of the family.  My favorite of her sisters wasn't there though.  Her and my Uncle like to winter in Mexico, so I'll see her in the spring.  I think she's my favorite because she's squirrelly and slightly kooky and really doesn't give a shit.  The thing is though, when you corner Auntie Carolyn, make sure that you have at least a half hour.  She talks a lot and won't let you get a word in.
Thing is, I could never find where I fit in with my immediate family and if I can avoid spending time with them, I will.  I love them, but there's tension.  I get along just fine with my extended family.  I think it's because the genetics are so far removed that we have few things in common.  The things we do have in common though, are great things.   

I came back to the city on Thursday, stopped at school on Friday to pick up assignments and midterms and let the good times roll on Friday night by starting marking.  Boo.  Right now, I haven't done any marking yet today, and it's taking all of me to try and start.  I'm halfway through the pile so I guess it's not all bad.  I just want to get as much done as possible so I don't have to drag a stack of papers to the farm.  This assignment and 1 midterm to go and I should be able to knock down the weight.  Then I can focus on my own papers and presentations. 

I stopped at Bulk Cheese Warehouse yesterday and picked up an AMAZING smoked Gouda.  Chaos is a big fan too.  I can tell by the drool. 
You can have a crappy day and once you find a good cheese and a good beer, all is Gouda in the world. 

Speaking of, I was introduced to an AMAZING beer last night.  Chimay, from Belgium.  It goes down so smooth that my mind was blown.  They make cheeses too.  Coincidence......maybe, but likely not.