29.12.10
27.12.10
Quit smoking
Quit yesterday (26th), figuring it would be better than making it another resolution (once again). It was another morning when I had to decide if I was going to go buy some, after finishing the pack Xmas day. Survived. Had been cutting down since October; Meds take the edge off, but not the desire. Somewhat painful, but tolerable.
Organized basement. $300 in shelving units (14; on sale at Menards). Need to get plastic containers- and then I can start the closet in the bedroom. But everything is off the floor, although I have a number of boxes that I am not quite sure what to do with- toss, sell, give away. I was hoping there would be some money there, but after looking at EBAY, I am no longer sure.
Christmas was fine. Overall, a lot of $$$. Have BDay still.
Organized basement. $300 in shelving units (14; on sale at Menards). Need to get plastic containers- and then I can start the closet in the bedroom. But everything is off the floor, although I have a number of boxes that I am not quite sure what to do with- toss, sell, give away. I was hoping there would be some money there, but after looking at EBAY, I am no longer sure.
Christmas was fine. Overall, a lot of $$$. Have BDay still.
25.12.10
Christmas
Lots of snow yesterday, pretty much all day into the evening. Maybe 3-4" total. Need to shovel.
Today, Christmas at Bob's (Nancy's BF) and Denise's, both at noon. Going to be a busy afternoon. Mood is somewhere in the middle.
Been cleaning the basement. Bought shelving units to get things organized. Still need more, another four to start, but probably more. So much stuff down there- deciding what to keep, what to sell, what to donate and what to toss. It's a process.
Also bought a system for the closet in our bedroom. Need to get it up and organized so we can clean out the first bedroom. For the other, we'll need storage containers (for the basement- and probably more shelves).
Birthday and then New Year's, neither which I am looking forward to . Don't have plans for either.
Today, Christmas at Bob's (Nancy's BF) and Denise's, both at noon. Going to be a busy afternoon. Mood is somewhere in the middle.
Been cleaning the basement. Bought shelving units to get things organized. Still need more, another four to start, but probably more. So much stuff down there- deciding what to keep, what to sell, what to donate and what to toss. It's a process.
Also bought a system for the closet in our bedroom. Need to get it up and organized so we can clean out the first bedroom. For the other, we'll need storage containers (for the basement- and probably more shelves).
Birthday and then New Year's, neither which I am looking forward to . Don't have plans for either.
21.12.10
19.12.10
Continues
Nothing accomplished yesterday. Took a nap mid-afternoon and that was pretty much it.
Today, a few things done, with a slew to go: bi-weekly shopping (I expect a nightmare the weekend before Xmas), cleaning, etc.
Tomorrow, to the city to finish the sleeve. Snow in the forecast- I hope it comes late (estimated around 3 in Chicago)- cross-fingers that I don't get trapped in a 4-hour trip home.
As is par, not feeling "festive"- more reluctant than melancholic.
Otherwise, things to do- things to do.
Today, a few things done, with a slew to go: bi-weekly shopping (I expect a nightmare the weekend before Xmas), cleaning, etc.
Tomorrow, to the city to finish the sleeve. Snow in the forecast- I hope it comes late (estimated around 3 in Chicago)- cross-fingers that I don't get trapped in a 4-hour trip home.As is par, not feeling "festive"- more reluctant than melancholic.
Otherwise, things to do- things to do.
18.12.10
Break
Winter break begins....
Students a bit ornery towards the end, as was I. Still, finished up what needed to be done.
FL Department holiday dinner went well. Cheryl was there, and I also met one of the new ESL teachers, Ms. Arollo, who was part of the Spain exchange from RPS205. After dinner, over at Kathy's, Kathy told me that Dr. Hardy told Martha that he wanted me to stay at the HS next year. Martha, of course, did not say anything to me. I went over to talk to Mr. Swords on Friday, who had not heard anything. He is going to find out.
Still smoking. Had cut down to four per day, with the goal of cutting one more per week. Very difficult, but had worked the first week (two per way during the week), not so good the second. Admitting defeat, smoked more than four Thursday and Friday. I believe cutting cold-turkey is the only way to go, but not sure when.
No movement on the DCFS front. I had to submit paperwork in regard to previous arrests (shoplifting and DUI; 20+ and 10+ years ago). I have not heard back, but I assume everything is fine. Homestudy after the break sometime. We need to work on the rooms.
I have a CD due and thinking about using it for the bathroom- just getting it done. It would mean that there would be no movement on the landscaping & driveway this summer, but it needs to be done before kids come in. (And we would not be able to not have a bathroom.) I will check at Lowes.
Otherwise, no big plans over break.
Students a bit ornery towards the end, as was I. Still, finished up what needed to be done.
FL Department holiday dinner went well. Cheryl was there, and I also met one of the new ESL teachers, Ms. Arollo, who was part of the Spain exchange from RPS205. After dinner, over at Kathy's, Kathy told me that Dr. Hardy told Martha that he wanted me to stay at the HS next year. Martha, of course, did not say anything to me. I went over to talk to Mr. Swords on Friday, who had not heard anything. He is going to find out.
Still smoking. Had cut down to four per day, with the goal of cutting one more per week. Very difficult, but had worked the first week (two per way during the week), not so good the second. Admitting defeat, smoked more than four Thursday and Friday. I believe cutting cold-turkey is the only way to go, but not sure when.
No movement on the DCFS front. I had to submit paperwork in regard to previous arrests (shoplifting and DUI; 20+ and 10+ years ago). I have not heard back, but I assume everything is fine. Homestudy after the break sometime. We need to work on the rooms.
I have a CD due and thinking about using it for the bathroom- just getting it done. It would mean that there would be no movement on the landscaping & driveway this summer, but it needs to be done before kids come in. (And we would not be able to not have a bathroom.) I will check at Lowes.
Otherwise, no big plans over break.
5.12.10
Meds
I can't decide if the meds are f'ing me up or if it is the usual holiday blues.
I should probably call the doctor.
I find myself getting fixated on a task (usually something unimportant) or blank-staring at something. Quiet.
Mood is generally angry-to-melancholy (not depression)- but is par for the season. I'm already in the "I don't want to do that" phase.
Not quite sure.
I should probably call the doctor.
I find myself getting fixated on a task (usually something unimportant) or blank-staring at something. Quiet.
Mood is generally angry-to-melancholy (not depression)- but is par for the season. I'm already in the "I don't want to do that" phase.
Not quite sure.
4.12.10
First Snow
Began late last night, still a light fall... maybe 4-5"; add shoveling to my list of TTDs.
Roller-coaster week at work, mainly on the downturn.
Students not performing as they should, and with mid-term reports coming, there is a big scramble to improve grades. Parent contacts- district parents are the worst, but ultimately I stand the ground: either the child wants to learn Spanish or not, and if so, he or she has to work at it. Spanish is not the type of class that one can sit in and just absorb the material. Still, I have realized a number of errors from a trial-error approach, which has resulted in more of an "old school" approach" to the material, and will hopefully show better student performance.
David finished his DCFS classes. He still has to have his physical, and then the home study.
Roller-coaster week at work, mainly on the downturn.
Students not performing as they should, and with mid-term reports coming, there is a big scramble to improve grades. Parent contacts- district parents are the worst, but ultimately I stand the ground: either the child wants to learn Spanish or not, and if so, he or she has to work at it. Spanish is not the type of class that one can sit in and just absorb the material. Still, I have realized a number of errors from a trial-error approach, which has resulted in more of an "old school" approach" to the material, and will hopefully show better student performance.
David finished his DCFS classes. He still has to have his physical, and then the home study.
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