Second semester begins...

The extra two days of first semester (due to snow days) worked to a few students' advantage as they turned in his/her late work. Still, there were those that did not take advantage of the extra days.

For the most part, the semester ended as expected: 5th hour on top (although slipping) and my HS class far below. A handful of drops, but as expected, really. I did ask that a few not be dropped, as they are showing improvement (although still failing). Some still around, whereas they really should not be. I assume the parent refused the drop.

Began immersion process- teaching nearly all in Spanish. Obviously some students enjoy it, while others, particularly those that did not work during the first semester, seem a bit lost and wait for translations (as need, but limited).

For the weekend, I have to redo/ reorganize lesson plans. Tuesday, I went in somewhat blind and wrote out quick plans for the week (copy/pasted and changed plans I wrote over break). Week ended fine, although a bit out-of-order.

Viajero meeting Friday- leaving in 5 months. Again, most travelers and parents not showing up. Our next meeting in March, but I need passports in February. I will have to call home, I guess.

Tattoo meeting Monday with Tim (finally). Going to work on other arm to finish the triptych (archer) in April. He thinks that he might be moving, to Minnesota, so I do not know if we will finish the sleeve/ when we will finish the sleeve. Archer arm will be Arabic design, with motifs from the Alhambra. Ben will probably do the tile-design work.

Otherwise, OK.
Schedule still somewhat not going so well.
I need to get to the gym in the afternoons. My weight is swelling again; I feel the heaviness.

Things to do. Things to do.