Week 01

Wonderful week.

I truly enjoy my 8th-grade students (Spanish I): engaged, curious, willing to make a mistake. I have been stressing my mantra- Nadie se suspenda la clase del Senor Geiger sin esforzarse (No one fails Mr. Geiger's class unless they choose to)- and they really seem to understand it.

Joy this week, when I asked a student for her pen and she understood. Gave me a million-dollar smile..... Also, counselor told me that one of my students enjoys my class.
Sad, there is one student who will just not make it, and it has nothing to do with ability; rather it is her behavior: aloof, rude, does not acknowledge me, misuse of class time. I spoke to the 8th-grade counselor about her. There is another student who may drop on her own accord. It is her choice.

On the other hand, my HS Spanish II class is not so good: lazy, not engaged. It is like pulling teeth when I go over work or ask for volunteers. A few drops. I need to lay down the law.

The drive does not bother me so much, although my opinion may be different come winter.

Reminded by more-than a few teachers that Friday is "casual day." Even Mr. Swords, the assistant principal, said referred to it in conversation. I will still wear a tie. The apron, wore for a couple of days, will not continue.


At home:

Told David that I will always be grateful to him for becoming a teacher. If life was different, I would have never become one.
He seemed to appreciate it.

Went to purchase the car on Friday, but it had already been sold. Placed an order. I hope to have it by next weekend. I am expecting a call on Tuesday.

Trying to organize some sort of financial ledger. I need to figure out a plan.

Discussion about my Mother's birthday, her 60th. I told David that I wanted to take her back to Seville. He seemed a bit perturbed and did not continue the conversation. I want to go back. I will go back in 2008.

Long list of things to do, and I find myself procrastinating. Too much on the list to do so.

Went to gym yesterday; scheduled to go, but will not today.

Lots of things to do for school: lesson plans, newsletters, various other things.

Will probably work in the yard today (nearly 10:30, up for about two hours): mow, some weeding. TBG tonight.

Grocery shopping and other errands. House needs to be cleaned. Ironing. Thank God tomorrow is a holiday (Labor Day).

Otherwise, OK. Feel a bit of an upswing, but not definite. Let's see how the week goes.