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Up-beat, but still somewhat unsettled week.

8th graders bombed the test, so had a day of corrections and extra credit to regain some points. I was very surprised that they did so bad, quite disappointed. Some jumped back up, others did not.
Spanish II has a test on Monday- we shall see it is going to be the same.

I've decided to finish teaching new material through the first week of May- so what we get through, we get through. I have to have time to review. Planning is going to be a bit of a struggle, trying to finish whatever lesson at hand, but we have to have time for review.

Cheryl came to see me on Friday- just to let me know that she spoke with administrators about her last-minute retirement announcement. I guess she ripped into them and the Department. She told Messmore that he should assign me upper-level classes; my students are able to communicate in Spanish above the students from other teachers. Friday is a SIP day, so it should be an interesting meeting.

Brian and his father signed up for Spain. That is four, so I believe my trip is free. I would like a few more. I hope to get a meeting organized soon- off-site, of course. I spoke with Nick and Crawford (FEA) about the trip- so they know. As long as I follow the rules, I should be fine.

Not smoking has produced an anxiety issue. I'm fine during the work week, even in the car, but weekends are something else. Had one on Friday after school, and two thus far today. It is a mental thing (habitual), as the actual desire is not there. I really do not understand it.

Weight up to 220. Bad, bad, bad.

Received another 25G from Aunt Jean; 75 thus far. Figuring out what to do with it- bills, David, invest, savings. I need to get a letter out to her.

The house on the corner is still for sale, 109G. I think David is beginning to understand that he will not get what he owes on this house. He'll have to take a major loss if we move.

Spring is in full swing, with the daffodils fading and the tulips blooming. One of the Tidal Basin Cherries sprouted a few blooms; still nothing from the Magnolias and the Kennedy Crab. Lots of work to do outside. I love the season, but hate it at the same time.

In general, back to the a slight "regret" stage- all of the things that are not done; those things not taken care of. I need to just do it, get the stuff done.

Busy weekend, once again.