Had a very good time in C.R.
Just a few issues, as predicted- hotels and a couple students- but overall an excellent trip.
Now that I am back, my summer begins.
Sears finished the fascia and gutters- a bit sloppy, so they will be returning.
Sears begins windows on July 2nd.
Landscaper stopped by yesterday. A couple of changes, but pretty much good-to-go. Lead time is four to six weeks. Stopping by next week for final plans.
Road work in front, quite a mess.
Email to Martha with request for meeting- to hopefully bury the hatchet.
Now that I am back, I am not quite sure what to do with myself. Procrastination the last couple of days- which needs to stop.
25.6.10
11.6.10
June
Does not quite feel like summer, more like an extended weekend.
Working in yard a lot, which is par for the season.
City tonight- Psychedelic Furs concert at Metro.
Work began on the house yesterday- fascia and gutters; continues today.
Windows not until late June/ early July.
Meeting with landscaper today.
Leaving for Costa Rica on Sunday. Still a bit nervous, but I am sure things will be fine.
Hopefully, I will be prepared for anything that comes my way.
Working in yard a lot, which is par for the season.
City tonight- Psychedelic Furs concert at Metro.
Work began on the house yesterday- fascia and gutters; continues today.
Windows not until late June/ early July.
Meeting with landscaper today.
Leaving for Costa Rica on Sunday. Still a bit nervous, but I am sure things will be fine.
Hopefully, I will be prepared for anything that comes my way.
2.6.10
Summer Begins
Finished on Wednesday.
Meeting with Messmore at the HS. Still no room assignment; will probably be teaching from a cart, and we discussed "the trip." Also discussed section assignments, how I have no Spanish III, and other department issues.
Meeting with Wiley about the art position, but previous discussion with Swords- he told me that he prefers that I stick with Spanish. I left it up to Swords for my assignment next year.
Room all cleaned out; boxes in the basement.
Paris on Thursday.
Really a whirlwind three days- seeing the major sites, but not enough time to really have a cultural experience. It is difficult to travel somewhere where one does not know the language.
Highlights: Louvre, where I ran around during the 'free time' to see the works I've studied. In particular, Flandrin's Jeune Homme Nu Assis au Bord de la Mer; At Notre Dame, I lit candles for Candi and Daisy; Stroll through the d'Orsey to see the impressionists and post-impressionists; Versailles gardens; View of Paris from the Sacré-Cœur, and buying a watercolor in a nearby market; Boat cruise on the Seine; Visiting small shops- wine,
I enjoyed being with fellow teachers, including talking to the new principal at Stevenson HS.
I will probably not use EF again, as I was somewhat unimpressed- hotel location was way out (subway everyday) and in an area with nothing to do and the amenities were sparse. Food OK, but not great. I had more fun when I was on my own, when compared to being with the group. The 'master teachers' basically took control over the 'green' EF staff, and the tour guide did not transition activities very well.
Overslept and missed the bus to the airport. Took the subway, arriving with time to spare, although nervous the entire way that I would be late. That was THE EXPERIENCE on my trip.
Back home.
Prepping for renovations- estimates for landscape (front foundation) and Sears for windows and fascia. Spending some of the money Aunt Jean gave me.
Planning trips to Monroe and Montreal- trying to squeeze them in before David's birthday. Student trip to Costa Rica on the 13th- 22nd.
Going to be a busy and expensive summer!
Meeting with Messmore at the HS. Still no room assignment; will probably be teaching from a cart, and we discussed "the trip." Also discussed section assignments, how I have no Spanish III, and other department issues.
Meeting with Wiley about the art position, but previous discussion with Swords- he told me that he prefers that I stick with Spanish. I left it up to Swords for my assignment next year.
Room all cleaned out; boxes in the basement.
Paris on Thursday.
Really a whirlwind three days- seeing the major sites, but not enough time to really have a cultural experience. It is difficult to travel somewhere where one does not know the language.
Highlights: Louvre, where I ran around during the 'free time' to see the works I've studied. In particular, Flandrin's Jeune Homme Nu Assis au Bord de la Mer; At Notre Dame, I lit candles for Candi and Daisy; Stroll through the d'Orsey to see the impressionists and post-impressionists; Versailles gardens; View of Paris from the Sacré-Cœur, and buying a watercolor in a nearby market; Boat cruise on the Seine; Visiting small shops- wine,
I enjoyed being with fellow teachers, including talking to the new principal at Stevenson HS.
I will probably not use EF again, as I was somewhat unimpressed- hotel location was way out (subway everyday) and in an area with nothing to do and the amenities were sparse. Food OK, but not great. I had more fun when I was on my own, when compared to being with the group. The 'master teachers' basically took control over the 'green' EF staff, and the tour guide did not transition activities very well.
Overslept and missed the bus to the airport. Took the subway, arriving with time to spare, although nervous the entire way that I would be late. That was THE EXPERIENCE on my trip.
Back home.
Prepping for renovations- estimates for landscape (front foundation) and Sears for windows and fascia. Spending some of the money Aunt Jean gave me.
Planning trips to Monroe and Montreal- trying to squeeze them in before David's birthday. Student trip to Costa Rica on the 13th- 22nd.
Going to be a busy and expensive summer!
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