Just bad....
End of break and I'm faced with my usual TTD list and, as par, it is not moving.
Rethink; reorganize.
Just a heavy plate, I think. Too much circling my head- too many "life-changing" choices with uncertainty circling above.
Right choice/ wrong choice.
I need to get ready for next week- I've pretty much exhausted other procrastination outlets- house is clean, errands done. Although..... STOP!
So, this is today:
I need to prep for the week- Outline for unit 4 and plans for next week at the very least.
Again, things pushed to the wayside.
Not a good place to be.
28.3.09
27.3.09
Friday
Yesterday, I completed most of the yard cleanup. Finally, some sense of accomplishment!
Too wet to work in the west beds and I did not get all of the trees done. I have a few piles of branches scattered around- another project for another day. Maybe Easter weekend (2 weeks from now). I have the garden bug.... beds to thoroughly clean out and reset. Perhaps, as I've said before, working in the garden is therapy.
My mind has been working on the job topic.
I believe this is the bottom line: There is no real desire to move to Freeport. I love the job, but not the community nor the politics.
If we are to stay in this house, I need to make more money. And not just a bit here or there for doing extra things at school, rather a bigger salary.
So this means that I need to get things done to pursue such options: resume, portfolio, job search..... there goes my summer.
I think I will still promote the Costa Rica trip, finding someone who would be willing to take it over if I find another position.
Today is Friday, my last day of spring break.... reflection is not so good, as things not accomplished and it will be a busy weekend to be ready for next week- When is it not?
Too wet to work in the west beds and I did not get all of the trees done. I have a few piles of branches scattered around- another project for another day. Maybe Easter weekend (2 weeks from now). I have the garden bug.... beds to thoroughly clean out and reset. Perhaps, as I've said before, working in the garden is therapy.
My mind has been working on the job topic.I believe this is the bottom line: There is no real desire to move to Freeport. I love the job, but not the community nor the politics.
If we are to stay in this house, I need to make more money. And not just a bit here or there for doing extra things at school, rather a bigger salary.
So this means that I need to get things done to pursue such options: resume, portfolio, job search..... there goes my summer.
I think I will still promote the Costa Rica trip, finding someone who would be willing to take it over if I find another position.
Today is Friday, my last day of spring break.... reflection is not so good, as things not accomplished and it will be a busy weekend to be ready for next week- When is it not?
26.3.09
Spring Break
Busy... but then lazy.
Slight addiction to facebook, perhaps, as I spend a lot of time there. I has been interesting, and Monday I had lunch with Kathleen (Kenehan) on Monday. Nice to see/ hear from people from the past. Too much time on it.... I have a slew of things to do.
I had David sign up on facebook.... partly so he could connect to some of his past friends (it has been interesting for me; share a common interest) and then the other reason, at least in part, to allieveate whatever cat-and-mouse he plays late at night.
Thus far this week:
Went to Freeport to look at houses. Sunday, I went on my own for 'open houses' and then yesterday with a realtor. Not that impressed (but budget is 70G or less, preferrably less). And then there is still the debate of whether or not Freeport is where I want to be.
I have been looking at the ISBE for posted positions. There are a few of interest- so I need to get resume and portfolio updated. This is another debate.
Spent some time in the yard; plan is again today after a couple days of rain- tomorrow there is plan for more- and then possibility of snow, so it is today or it is not going to happen.
Clean up and assessment: mowing the dead down, trimming, cleaning up garbage. The front is done, at least as much as can be done. I accidently cut the electrical cord with the hedge clippers- but David fixed (such a different mentality- I was just going to buy a new one). Today, I will just continue the pattern.
Crocuses starting; daffodils and tulips crowning. Even some of the daylilies are popping up. Ground will heave soon.
So much to do out there.
Not so much school work completed thus far- at least not as much I would have liked to have done at this point. Grading finished (essays took me a while); plans started; Spain packet started; Costa Rica is stagnant.
Gym continues to be on-again, off-again.
My sleeping schedule is really f'd up. I need to get it back in gear or I will be a mess next week.
So, today is Thursday.
Reassess, reorganize- and just get the stuff done!
Slight addiction to facebook, perhaps, as I spend a lot of time there. I has been interesting, and Monday I had lunch with Kathleen (Kenehan) on Monday. Nice to see/ hear from people from the past. Too much time on it.... I have a slew of things to do.I had David sign up on facebook.... partly so he could connect to some of his past friends (it has been interesting for me; share a common interest) and then the other reason, at least in part, to allieveate whatever cat-and-mouse he plays late at night.
Thus far this week:
Went to Freeport to look at houses. Sunday, I went on my own for 'open houses' and then yesterday with a realtor. Not that impressed (but budget is 70G or less, preferrably less). And then there is still the debate of whether or not Freeport is where I want to be.
I have been looking at the ISBE for posted positions. There are a few of interest- so I need to get resume and portfolio updated. This is another debate.
Spent some time in the yard; plan is again today after a couple days of rain- tomorrow there is plan for more- and then possibility of snow, so it is today or it is not going to happen.Clean up and assessment: mowing the dead down, trimming, cleaning up garbage. The front is done, at least as much as can be done. I accidently cut the electrical cord with the hedge clippers- but David fixed (such a different mentality- I was just going to buy a new one). Today, I will just continue the pattern.
Crocuses starting; daffodils and tulips crowning. Even some of the daylilies are popping up. Ground will heave soon.
So much to do out there.
Not so much school work completed thus far- at least not as much I would have liked to have done at this point. Grading finished (essays took me a while); plans started; Spain packet started; Costa Rica is stagnant.
Gym continues to be on-again, off-again.
My sleeping schedule is really f'd up. I need to get it back in gear or I will be a mess next week.
So, today is Thursday.
Reassess, reorganize- and just get the stuff done!
14.3.09
More ups than downs.... well, maybe.
A nice pleasant weekend- 50s, after so much rain.
Yard is a mess, but other needs await. Yes, another busy weekend.
Change- I need it.
Next week is the last week of 3rd quarter, so exams. This week was all review. I really have no worry about my JHS classes, but I did give my "I am tired of spoon-feeding you" speech to my HS class- they (the majority) are just a bunch of lazy SOBs (sorry).
Monday- verbal and draft for essay.
Tuesday- multiple choice
Wednesday- essay.
I went over the test, more or less, on Friday.
I am going to presume that Monday tutoring is going to be busy.
Other school stuff...
I had my Spain meeting on Tuesday. NETC changed us to another trip (similar) due to low enrollment and that no other school was taking same trip. More expensive trip actually (somehow my travelers were getting a partial refund), but no day on the beach. We added the day, and at most, it will cost $35 for the day. I do not know- very confusing.
The meeting went well, mas o menos, with a 12-page packet about everything I could think about- things I wanted my travelers to think about.
And then Cheryl drops out- her mother is ill. I asked David, but who knows. With Candi being in the state she is in, probably not such a good idea. Still, considering our little argument a couple months back, he should consider going. I have a few days at most to replace her, or I do not have a chaperone- I do not have to have one. I asked a couple of teachers (not from my dept.) and family. We will see.
Costa Rica approved- that meeting this Thursday. Meeting with EF rep this afternoon.
Meeting with Burke (Dir of Curr) on Thursday went well. Spoke about developing a class for Spanish-speakers, but I really asked her to come to discuss the prerequisite issue. She acted like she did not know the HS eliminated the prerequisites for first-year foreign langauge, but Cheryl said that she probably did know- "How could she not?" I gave her the data she asked for. No word from Kathy or the Department.
On the homefront...
David decided to back out of the condo offer. Too many shifts and uncertainties. He has not said much afterwards and does not seem to be actively looking otherwise.
We need to make a plan, not just for the house, but other things.
I have not moved much on my resume or portfolio- career goes into the plan.
Gym schedule better this week.
Otherwise...
Another long list of things to do this weekend, and, as par, not getting much of it done in a timely manner.
Time wasted on facebook.com.
Speaking of..... hooked up with a number of HS people and others I knew back then. Michelle Cooper, not from LP, but friends with someone from the swim team (Edith?) who I hung around with one summer, uploaded some pix from when we all went to Great 
America (87 maybe).
Yard is a mess, but other needs await. Yes, another busy weekend.
Change- I need it.
Next week is the last week of 3rd quarter, so exams. This week was all review. I really have no worry about my JHS classes, but I did give my "I am tired of spoon-feeding you" speech to my HS class- they (the majority) are just a bunch of lazy SOBs (sorry).
Monday- verbal and draft for essay.
Tuesday- multiple choice
Wednesday- essay.
I went over the test, more or less, on Friday.
I am going to presume that Monday tutoring is going to be busy.
Other school stuff...
I had my Spain meeting on Tuesday. NETC changed us to another trip (similar) due to low enrollment and that no other school was taking same trip. More expensive trip actually (somehow my travelers were getting a partial refund), but no day on the beach. We added the day, and at most, it will cost $35 for the day. I do not know- very confusing.The meeting went well, mas o menos, with a 12-page packet about everything I could think about- things I wanted my travelers to think about.
And then Cheryl drops out- her mother is ill. I asked David, but who knows. With Candi being in the state she is in, probably not such a good idea. Still, considering our little argument a couple months back, he should consider going. I have a few days at most to replace her, or I do not have a chaperone- I do not have to have one. I asked a couple of teachers (not from my dept.) and family. We will see.
Costa Rica approved- that meeting this Thursday. Meeting with EF rep this afternoon.
Meeting with Burke (Dir of Curr) on Thursday went well. Spoke about developing a class for Spanish-speakers, but I really asked her to come to discuss the prerequisite issue. She acted like she did not know the HS eliminated the prerequisites for first-year foreign langauge, but Cheryl said that she probably did know- "How could she not?" I gave her the data she asked for. No word from Kathy or the Department.
On the homefront...
David decided to back out of the condo offer. Too many shifts and uncertainties. He has not said much afterwards and does not seem to be actively looking otherwise.
We need to make a plan, not just for the house, but other things.
I have not moved much on my resume or portfolio- career goes into the plan.
Gym schedule better this week.
Otherwise...Another long list of things to do this weekend, and, as par, not getting much of it done in a timely manner.
Time wasted on facebook.com.
Speaking of..... hooked up with a number of HS people and others I knew back then. Michelle Cooper, not from LP, but friends with someone from the swim team (Edith?) who I hung around with one summer, uploaded some pix from when we all went to Great 
America (87 maybe).
7.3.09
Rains
Lots and lots of rain this weekend- front already flooded a bit.
A bit of a hiatus now, but more to come.
Week somewhat up and down- mood is waining a bit.
ISAT last week; my schedule all over the place.
HS class lazier than anything I have ever seen. I believe since most will not pass, they just do not do anything.
With quarter exams before break, I decided that next week is all review (ISAT continues on Monday), with exams M-W the week following.
Costa Rica approved.
Need to get that moving.
Spain meeting next week- 90 days before departure.
I have started looking for another teaching position. I do not know if I would leave Freeport next year, but I really need to make more money. If summer school pans out, I will stay. Still, I have to see what is out there, particularly in the 'burbs- more $.
Meeting with Director of Curriculum next week. She needs to know what I think the District should do with Foreign Language (class for native speakers; a slower-paced class offering) as I find that my suggestions fall on deaf ears and I need to know what the District has planned for me.
Numbers for next year 8th grade Spanish are down. I have voiced my concerns about having another year similar to this one. We shall see- probably, three or four JHS classes and two HS classes. I told her I want Spanish II (to finish the book) and would like Spanish III (coveted level). With the prerequisite gone for HS foreign language next year, no one wants HS Spanish I. It is going to be messy.
Hearing aids meeting next week; fitting. We shall see.
As for the house.... David filled out contract for condo; he dad is going to pay for it since we are unable to get mortgage (too many rentals in complex). So, that is it I guess. Sad. After we get the keys, work will begin there, and after moving, work will begin here.
Who knows about the house.... Rent/ sell? Walk away? The market is so bad, the potental for the latter is quite possible. I need to get plants out before it happens.
Gym has been up and down this past week. Too tired- it is the emotional roller coaster.
So much to do this weekend, not sure where to begin.
A bit of a hiatus now, but more to come.
Week somewhat up and down- mood is waining a bit.
ISAT last week; my schedule all over the place.
HS class lazier than anything I have ever seen. I believe since most will not pass, they just do not do anything.
With quarter exams before break, I decided that next week is all review (ISAT continues on Monday), with exams M-W the week following.
Costa Rica approved.
Need to get that moving.
Spain meeting next week- 90 days before departure.
I have started looking for another teaching position. I do not know if I would leave Freeport next year, but I really need to make more money. If summer school pans out, I will stay. Still, I have to see what is out there, particularly in the 'burbs- more $.
Meeting with Director of Curriculum next week. She needs to know what I think the District should do with Foreign Language (class for native speakers; a slower-paced class offering) as I find that my suggestions fall on deaf ears and I need to know what the District has planned for me.
Numbers for next year 8th grade Spanish are down. I have voiced my concerns about having another year similar to this one. We shall see- probably, three or four JHS classes and two HS classes. I told her I want Spanish II (to finish the book) and would like Spanish III (coveted level). With the prerequisite gone for HS foreign language next year, no one wants HS Spanish I. It is going to be messy.
Hearing aids meeting next week; fitting. We shall see.
As for the house.... David filled out contract for condo; he dad is going to pay for it since we are unable to get mortgage (too many rentals in complex). So, that is it I guess. Sad. After we get the keys, work will begin there, and after moving, work will begin here.
Who knows about the house.... Rent/ sell? Walk away? The market is so bad, the potental for the latter is quite possible. I need to get plants out before it happens.
Gym has been up and down this past week. Too tired- it is the emotional roller coaster.
So much to do this weekend, not sure where to begin.
1.3.09
March
It is March and the countdown begins.... 3 months+/- until the end of the school year.
Busy week last week:
Ended OK, although Friday's fiesta was a bit of a headache. Friday, I was in such a rush for everything, I forgot to do things and by the end of the school day I was beat. Salsas OK; few videos; family tree presentations less-than OK.
Students begin to falter now (March). Many will have trouble, some big trouble soon.
My evaluation, 'exemplary.'
Skating with FLIC yesterday. Drove out to Lena (NW of Freeport). Fun with no major falls. What has it been- 25 years?
Busy week coming up (somewhat). Next week we have ISAT T-F, so I am somewhat off the hook- although I have my HS class to deal with.
Viajero meeting on Friday. I know I am going to be cracking the whip.
Bank accepted offer for condo- it will be a while though. Closing is set for the 20th, but they have to submit disclosures, which, in my opinion, will end up breaking the deal. I do not believe the condo association is financially stable. If the deal goes through, it will be a while anyway- hole to fix (association job) and interior work. I have my hesitations otherwise.
And then this house to get in order- endless list of things to do- for sale or rent.
Lots to do. Lots to do.
Busy week last week:
Ended OK, although Friday's fiesta was a bit of a headache. Friday, I was in such a rush for everything, I forgot to do things and by the end of the school day I was beat. Salsas OK; few videos; family tree presentations less-than OK.
Students begin to falter now (March). Many will have trouble, some big trouble soon.
My evaluation, 'exemplary.'
Skating with FLIC yesterday. Drove out to Lena (NW of Freeport). Fun with no major falls. What has it been- 25 years?
Busy week coming up (somewhat). Next week we have ISAT T-F, so I am somewhat off the hook- although I have my HS class to deal with.
Viajero meeting on Friday. I know I am going to be cracking the whip.
Bank accepted offer for condo- it will be a while though. Closing is set for the 20th, but they have to submit disclosures, which, in my opinion, will end up breaking the deal. I do not believe the condo association is financially stable. If the deal goes through, it will be a while anyway- hole to fix (association job) and interior work. I have my hesitations otherwise.
And then this house to get in order- endless list of things to do- for sale or rent.
Lots to do. Lots to do.
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