the teacher's summer

Those that aren't teachers often look at the profession longingly or with some jealousy because the work day's from 8-3 and we have the summer's off.  What non-teachers don't tend to see (because Save By the Bell, Half Nelson, and Mad Hot Ballroom failed to show) that so often a teacher's work day spans longer than 8-3, our duties ask to perform things that are not in the traditional job description, and so forth... I'm not here to complain or to "set the record straight."

What I'm noticing about teachers is that the summer time is a time to find oneself. To volunteer, to travel, to take classes, to usually do something that's not teaching related.  It's almost like we're able to test out our Plan B's guilt-free, part-time, and while still getting paid.  

With only a couple of weeks left of school my mind is so far from finding a summer gig.  I just want to sleep, wake up with out the aid of an alarm clock, spend time with the pup, and take care of myself again.

I've allowed myself to gain some weight.  I just couldn't restrain myself from cookies and iced chai tea lattes or Pinkberry.  My life is so tightly held together that the very thought of telling my stomach no would've been the straw to break the camel's back.  

I know once I get some rest and start working off the extra padding that I'll want to do something again, but what?  I need to work.  So, if I need to work then what should I do?

Any suggestions?  I'd like a pet-friendly, flexible work environment :)