November Chill

Cold and more cold.
Had the first flakes of snow, but it did not last; first icicle.
The chill remains.

School OK.
Ups and downs. I am still trying to get some sort of balance- students who study and those who do not; humor and discipline. It can be very trying.
I am backtracking and reassessing how I teach the material. I think I may assume too much (that all students study and do the assignments) and may not review material enough. I usually only do direct methods when I introduce the material, but this may not be enough for some. And then there is my 'banter' between humor and anger. There is a big swing. Perhaps I just need to teach and not worry about personality. I believe my jokes create a more relaxed atmosphere, but perhaps, students feel picked on (probably not) and one parent complained (student got caught talking during quiz; mother, who works at the HS, mentioned things I said, in humor, to student. It is deflection.).
The latter has created a mood.
I submitted my quarterly reflection. When asked, Mikkelsen said she did not read it. I have not heard anything from Swords.
Costa Rica plans almost decided. The Department is leaning for a cheaper trip-so it will be EF or Explorica.

No planning this weekend- did two weeks last weekend. Still had a bit of grading though. Not bad. Next weekend (Thanksgiving 4-day weekend), I will be busy planning through Winter Break, mid-quarter grades, and working on my proposal for Costa Rica.

Do I really want to stay another year?
Hmmmm.

FLIC bowling activity today at 2pm.
It is just past noon and I have no desire to get moving.
Tomorrow, going to Chicago for Adam's birthday.
Another thing I am not thrilled about.

Still no gym.
Dragging, definitely.

I need a quiet, uneventful weekend.
I'll take it for the week, if I can.