Once again, faced with deadlines (07 Aug- possible placement) and I'm dicking around, doing anything and everything that is not on my TTD list. The remainder of yesterday was quite a joke- things that I could have easily accomplished are still on the list. WTH is with that?!
Today's agenda- lists, coupons and errands; clean out the car; second coat of kid's bedroom.
Tomorrow- going to see Mom; clean house; prep for Monday at Orangeville.
Gotta get it done!
28.7.12
27.7.12
Botox
So, had a bit of Botox and Juvederm today- impressed.
Going the "natural" route- just to improve:
Lines in forehead are definitely less prominent.
Mouth parentheses are flatter.
Not such a big deal as originally thought.
Botox again over winter break; Juvederm next summer.
Savic has a skin tightening laser.... maybe.
Couple of days up in Orangeville setting up.
Spanish room about 50%, but have not touched the art room.
Still a lot to do.
Everyone seems nice.
Paperwork set for 08 August.
Otherwise, OK.
(Although in procrastination mode.)
Going the "natural" route- just to improve:
Lines in forehead are definitely less prominent.
Mouth parentheses are flatter.
Not such a big deal as originally thought.
Botox again over winter break; Juvederm next summer.
Savic has a skin tightening laser.... maybe.
Couple of days up in Orangeville setting up.
Spanish room about 50%, but have not touched the art room.
Still a lot to do.
Everyone seems nice.
Paperwork set for 08 August.
Otherwise, OK.
(Although in procrastination mode.)
21.7.12
Dad visit.
Nice visit with Dad and Jennifer. It was a bit short (3 days), but probably enough.
Took them to Anderson Gardens and downtown to the river.
Ate out pretty much every meal- more food in three days than we usually consume in a week.
They left for Chicago on Wednesday. I think they leave today to return home.
Dad getting older and I think he is reflecting on a number of things.
Apologized for not being a good father.
Mom, for whatever reason, did not want to see them.
Originally, I thought it would be a good idea to meet Adam and Martina near Woodfield for lunch, so Mom could visit a bit, but she did not want to. I did not push it.
She came up yesterday, for David's Bday, so another dinner out.
Common areas finished prior to Dad's visit, at least the painting and set up.
David did a nice job organizing the bedrooms, so they looked nice.
Still things to do- casework in DR; new TV in LR (and furnishings). Artwork throughout.
Bedrooms to paint.
David and I had class on Monday night for foster license renewal.
David set a "ready date" for 07 Aug (email to Patty), so things to do.
She knows we only want one, but was pushing for four.
We will only have the one room done.
We had rain finally.
A big storm blew in Wednesday night- a bit over an inch of rain.
Wind blew out a lot of the dead stuff, but no major damage here.
Veggie garden a bit of a mess.
Power out in parts of Rockford, but not us (just flickers).
Nothing more in the forecast, at least nothing significant.
Second PLS class this summer.
Easy classes, but time consuming.
Have a third the first week of August.
Working out schedules and classes at Orangeville.
I am planning to go in this coming week to begin room(s) set up: Spanish first, then art.
Have to go through everything in the basement, as I do not want to bring it all.
I am hoping to have the old art room for storage, as I do not want to bring in all of that stuff (although, I still have to go through it all).
Unless it is an extraordinary job, this is going to be a temporary thing- two years max is the plan, while looking for something closer.
Job posted on the Freeport website.
Never heard from anyone, other than Ms. Norman about not getting reimbursement for classes.
Found a video I need to return, so I will have to go in again.
Otherwise, OK.
A lot to do though.
Took them to Anderson Gardens and downtown to the river.
Ate out pretty much every meal- more food in three days than we usually consume in a week.
They left for Chicago on Wednesday. I think they leave today to return home.
Dad getting older and I think he is reflecting on a number of things.
Apologized for not being a good father.
Mom, for whatever reason, did not want to see them.
Originally, I thought it would be a good idea to meet Adam and Martina near Woodfield for lunch, so Mom could visit a bit, but she did not want to. I did not push it.
She came up yesterday, for David's Bday, so another dinner out.
Common areas finished prior to Dad's visit, at least the painting and set up.
David did a nice job organizing the bedrooms, so they looked nice.
Still things to do- casework in DR; new TV in LR (and furnishings). Artwork throughout.
Bedrooms to paint.
David and I had class on Monday night for foster license renewal.
David set a "ready date" for 07 Aug (email to Patty), so things to do.
She knows we only want one, but was pushing for four.
We will only have the one room done.
We had rain finally.
A big storm blew in Wednesday night- a bit over an inch of rain.
Wind blew out a lot of the dead stuff, but no major damage here.
Veggie garden a bit of a mess.
Power out in parts of Rockford, but not us (just flickers).
Nothing more in the forecast, at least nothing significant.
Second PLS class this summer.
Easy classes, but time consuming.
Have a third the first week of August.
Working out schedules and classes at Orangeville.
I am planning to go in this coming week to begin room(s) set up: Spanish first, then art.
Have to go through everything in the basement, as I do not want to bring it all.
I am hoping to have the old art room for storage, as I do not want to bring in all of that stuff (although, I still have to go through it all).
Unless it is an extraordinary job, this is going to be a temporary thing- two years max is the plan, while looking for something closer.
Job posted on the Freeport website.
Never heard from anyone, other than Ms. Norman about not getting reimbursement for classes.
Found a video I need to return, so I will have to go in again.
Otherwise, OK.
A lot to do though.
14.7.12
Saturday
Dad arrives tomorrow night and still have a lot to do.
Not much to complain about, but could have been more organized and pushed myself a bit more. Too many lazy days and extended "down time" between tasks- procrastination.
Finishing up common areas.
Will have to tackle the bedrooms at another time.
RAIN!
Finally. A couple of hours of light rain, not enough for a good soak, but I think slow enough to do some good. Maybe the grass will green-up a little. Expecting a bit more later. Hopefully, it will come through.
Turned in resignation and dropped off teacher materials at Freeport.
Administrators at some conference in Texas, so it was a bit easy. I would think that the secretaries would have called Nick/ Brian, but perhaps not. I was expecting a call, but over the past year I've learned not to expect much.
Over to Orangeville.
Everyone gone, so could not get any paperwork nor get questions answered. Organized and assessed. Considering they have been using a virtual teacher program, they actually have some decent useable materials, although not complete.
Met secretary and custodian.
At home, mapped out some Spanish 1 and some of 2,3,4. Can not do much for art until I know what class(es). I am assuming it is going to be a Fundamentals-type class.
In a bit of a rut over the whole thing- but I'll move on.
I'm glad to be out of Freeport, but Orangeville is not ideal. I wish one of the closer districts responded, making Orangeville an interim thing, as I will continue to look for something closer. Winter season is a concern. I also have some concerns about being in a small and very rural district- will not have opportunities available in larger districts, will not integrate well (opportunities for community involvement- distance), and philosophies may be different (will my course expectations be too high).
Otherwise, OK.
Not much to complain about, but could have been more organized and pushed myself a bit more. Too many lazy days and extended "down time" between tasks- procrastination.
Finishing up common areas.
Will have to tackle the bedrooms at another time.
RAIN!
Finally. A couple of hours of light rain, not enough for a good soak, but I think slow enough to do some good. Maybe the grass will green-up a little. Expecting a bit more later. Hopefully, it will come through.
Turned in resignation and dropped off teacher materials at Freeport.
Administrators at some conference in Texas, so it was a bit easy. I would think that the secretaries would have called Nick/ Brian, but perhaps not. I was expecting a call, but over the past year I've learned not to expect much.
Over to Orangeville.
Everyone gone, so could not get any paperwork nor get questions answered. Organized and assessed. Considering they have been using a virtual teacher program, they actually have some decent useable materials, although not complete.
Met secretary and custodian.
At home, mapped out some Spanish 1 and some of 2,3,4. Can not do much for art until I know what class(es). I am assuming it is going to be a Fundamentals-type class.
In a bit of a rut over the whole thing- but I'll move on.
I'm glad to be out of Freeport, but Orangeville is not ideal. I wish one of the closer districts responded, making Orangeville an interim thing, as I will continue to look for something closer. Winter season is a concern. I also have some concerns about being in a small and very rural district- will not have opportunities available in larger districts, will not integrate well (opportunities for community involvement- distance), and philosophies may be different (will my course expectations be too high).
Otherwise, OK.
12.7.12
12
Davids's bday. Low-key. Not quite sure what/if we are doing anything.
Turning in resignation at Freeport today, and then off to Orangeville.
Nervous, excited.
Ending of one chapter, another to begin.
Painting in 95% finished (common areas).
Touch-ups in kitchen left to do.
Bedrooms TBA- but I have the paint already.
Room set up and other things to do.
Bit of shopping, definitely, although funds are a bit low.
We shall see.
Turning in resignation at Freeport today, and then off to Orangeville.
Nervous, excited.
Ending of one chapter, another to begin.
Painting in 95% finished (common areas).
Touch-ups in kitchen left to do.
Bedrooms TBA- but I have the paint already.
Room set up and other things to do.
Bit of shopping, definitely, although funds are a bit low.
We shall see.
8.7.12
One week
Yesterday was pretty productive.
Cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning.
David working as well.
House will still need a good scrub before Dad arrives, but the preliminaries are done.
Kitchen to paint.
Clean out aquarium (giving away).
Maybe a bit of shopping (gotta watch the funds).
Things to do.
Cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning.
David working as well.
House will still need a good scrub before Dad arrives, but the preliminaries are done.
Kitchen to paint.
Clean out aquarium (giving away).
Maybe a bit of shopping (gotta watch the funds).
Things to do.
7.7.12
Slump
Kitchen painting.... slow. A lot of wall prep work.
House is really a mess. Planning to clean up before doing anything else.
House money dwindling..... worrisome.
Orangeville job going to board on Tuesday..... Full time Spanish/Art. Still some unanswered questions, but seems OK. Just waiting for it to be "official" before doing anything else.
100s four days in a row. Still no rain and nothing in forecast for next ten days. Ugh!!
PLS class through next Wednesday.
House is really a mess. Planning to clean up before doing anything else.
House money dwindling..... worrisome.
Orangeville job going to board on Tuesday..... Full time Spanish/Art. Still some unanswered questions, but seems OK. Just waiting for it to be "official" before doing anything else.
100s four days in a row. Still no rain and nothing in forecast for next ten days. Ugh!!
PLS class through next Wednesday.
3.7.12
Trim done!!!
Only took me forever and a day (feels like) to finish up the trim in the common areas of the house.
Still have the kitchen to tackle, but I hope to have it done by the weekend.
Paint sale ends tomorrow, so need to plan for bedrooms.
Spoke with Orangeville principal today.....
Salary is acceptable (which worried David).
Some hiccups here (i.e. art position never approved by Board) and there are still a couple of unanswered questions. He is supposed to call back around the 10th (after Board meeting), if not sooner.
No word from Winnebago.
Applied to Keith School (recent posting).
Would be nice to get something closer to home.
Still NO RAIN- UGH!!
Power out last night for about an hour.
100 temp for next few days.
Chicago 'burbs hit with big storm couple of days ago- tree and lines down. Mom had no electricity for about a day.
Still have the kitchen to tackle, but I hope to have it done by the weekend.
Paint sale ends tomorrow, so need to plan for bedrooms.
Spoke with Orangeville principal today.....
Salary is acceptable (which worried David).
Some hiccups here (i.e. art position never approved by Board) and there are still a couple of unanswered questions. He is supposed to call back around the 10th (after Board meeting), if not sooner.
No word from Winnebago.
Applied to Keith School (recent posting).
Would be nice to get something closer to home.
Still NO RAIN- UGH!!
Power out last night for about an hour.
100 temp for next few days.
Chicago 'burbs hit with big storm couple of days ago- tree and lines down. Mom had no electricity for about a day.
1.7.12
01 July
Interviewed at Orangeville yesterday and was offered the job.
Still have some more Q&A for the principal- he is calling on Tuesday, and he'll want a yes or no.
Positives-
On the home front:
Missed the due date for painting...... still have trim to finish and kitchen (what WILL be done before Dad arrives). Kid room needs to be done before the 20th, after that I will deal with the master.
We put the dinning room table together- humungous! Looks nice in the space. Tackling the living room is next.
This house is way passed due for a good scrub. I'm thinking three days.
Other than insignificant sprinkles here and there, no real rain. Ugh!
Still have some more Q&A for the principal- he is calling on Tuesday, and he'll want a yes or no.
Positives-
- Spanish only or Spanish/ Art combo.
- Building program(s) from ground up.
- Smaller classes- 20 max.
- Benefits- Blue cross insurance at 90% paid; District pays all TRS
- Homogenous community.
- Gung-ho, positive, younger principal.
- Will not have to deal with Freeport issues.
- Salary (don't know definite numbers-but lower).
- Further away/ longer drive than originally expected- about 55 minutes. Winter concerns.
- Because program(s) are not established, will be a couple of years of "transition.
- Homogenous community.
- Could be gay issue (rural mindset).
- "Unknowns"
On the home front:
Missed the due date for painting...... still have trim to finish and kitchen (what WILL be done before Dad arrives). Kid room needs to be done before the 20th, after that I will deal with the master.
We put the dinning room table together- humungous! Looks nice in the space. Tackling the living room is next.
This house is way passed due for a good scrub. I'm thinking three days.
Other than insignificant sprinkles here and there, no real rain. Ugh!
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