"Last Day" of summer

Yes, we don't start classes for a couple of weeks, but my department has a "retreat" two weeks before classes every fall, so I kind of think of that as the beginning of the fall semester. So today is officially the last day of summer break. Kind of sad. Yes, I'm really excited about students being back with all of that energy, and I'm pumped to get back in the swing of things. But I really like the way I can control my schedule more over the summer. And I really like that I don't have to do many meetings over the summer. And I really like the fact that I don't have to do much advising over the summer. So here's to you, Summer of 2009. I'll miss you!