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Chicago yesterday to work on tattoo; Alas, the triptych is finished (although still some to do).
Tim did a nice job.

I was a bit worried taking the day off.
I scheduled an open-book exam, hoping to appease the weary and preempt any behavior issues.
I fear the worst for my study hall and homeroom.
I guess I will just have to see if the sub left me any notes.

Busy weekend, as usual.
Behind, as usual.

Wanting to work in the yard, but....

Way too much to do.
Pile of school work, although I finished grading tests (4 hours): Lessons; figuring out the end of year plans; quarter and semester exams. Busy busy.
Spain meeting next weekend- packet for that.
Plans for front entry of school (service credit for FLIC).

Garden needs attention.
Crocuses finished; daffodils blooming.
Lots of crowning: bleeding hearts; wild ginger, irises.
Bloodroot opened today- too bad they only last a day or so. I love the way the flower comes up through curled leaves.
Rain later today and tomorrow- just no time anyway.

Otherwise, a typical weekend.

David and I seem to have hit a rift. Not quite sure yet.

Easter

Just a regular day.
Long list of things to do- procrastination, as is par.
Mind going in different directions.

Memories past:

Pile it on....

Ditto from last week; Stress and more stress.
I think I hit a pinnacle during the week and now at plateau, now used to the tremor.

Just a lot of things piling on other things. Layer upon layer upon layer.
How did I get into this mess?
Rather, how did I allow myself to get into this mess.

It is Spring, par season for regrets.

Not quite sure what to fix and how to fix it. Mouth/action seems to only add more fuel to the fires.
Best to just stay still and quiet.

Guess I will just have to ride it out.

Easter Break- long weekend.
Busy, as usual, and that just piles on and on.
Free moments are stolen from time that I should be doing something else. (Like right now).

Not sure what to do.
God save my soul.

Plate continues to pile up....

Bad week.... conflicts; internal and external.

The list is long; very long. Not at my best this week FOR SURE.
Skipped the gym; student issues; Spain issues; work issues.

I believe that I've come to the conclusion that I have to look for a job in the 'burbs. Sad on the one hand, but somewhat settling on the other- the decision is (almost) made. See, still a hesitation. In my mind, I've worked on the pros and cons, and the bottom line is a MONEY issue. I will not earn what I need in Freeport for years, something I can not wait for.

I enjoy my job, but I guess not enough.

This stress has affected me quite a bit this week. Mood is not so good; my students have received the brunt of it. Perhaps next week will be better.

So, position search, resume and portfolio on the agenda. Lots to do there.
I've already asked for letters of recommendation from a few teachers. We shall see.

I need to get back on-track. So much has gotten off-the-mark lately.