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.