Procrastinated most of the day yesterday; Did not even shower.
So once again, I have a ton to do today on a Sunday.
Grading and lessons finished.
Homecoming stuff to do, and then other things.
Shit.
30.9.12
29.9.12
Homecoming Drama
I blame myself for this one.
I accepted the Freshmen Adviser position (with another new staff member) not having all of the information. Due to distance and time, I really can not do everything I would like to do for/with students. (Even if I wanted to, the fuel costs alone would be too much.)
So this weekend, the weekend prior to Homecoming, the Classes need to get things done- banner, school decorations, parade float.
Well, I can't do all of it. I took charge of the banner and decorations and was very proactive- Webber has the float. Due to "rules", we could not start anything until this weekend, which does not leave a lot of time. I'm going to end up finishing the banner (could not stay very late at school Friday) and I'm baking.
And there are activities next week, with an assumption that I am volunteering to do these things- not.
Freshmen class meeting turned a bit sour, and I threatened to pull the plug on the whole thing: Attitudes, lack of cooperation, general rudeness, entitlement, etc.
Words with Advisers and Principal, a couple of students. The drama began, and I said I was walking away from it.
Of course, guilt kicks in the morning and made calls. Thank goodness there was some "plan B" initiative, so everything covered for the weekend and I do not have to go up there, leaving me with plenty of Homecoming stuff to do here. :(
Otherwise....
Adam's friend Kenny died (cancer), which I think really has affected him. I only knew him briefly (wedding), but got the feeling that Kenny was like a second older brother to Adam. I found him fun and really had a good vibe.
Sara moved to Springfield. David and I helped her pack up last night. Not really a tearful goodbye, but sad that she is leaving. She really needed to move on to a new chapter- she was "stuck" here in Rockford not doing much and not very happy.
Starting last phase of gym schedule. Have not lost as much weight this cycle as I would have liked, mainly due to not cutting on calories (ie. devoured whole bag of chips), but clothes fit better. Still on weight-loss cycle during October, then start from the beginning again in November.
Time-management and organizing priorities still an issue- just not enough hours in a day and procrastination/ getting side-tracked. Also having adverse affect on regular sleep, and perhaps overall health. Have had this cold for a couple of weeks now and not improving much. Feeling overly tired quite a bit. Need to fix it.
I accepted the Freshmen Adviser position (with another new staff member) not having all of the information. Due to distance and time, I really can not do everything I would like to do for/with students. (Even if I wanted to, the fuel costs alone would be too much.)
So this weekend, the weekend prior to Homecoming, the Classes need to get things done- banner, school decorations, parade float.
Well, I can't do all of it. I took charge of the banner and decorations and was very proactive- Webber has the float. Due to "rules", we could not start anything until this weekend, which does not leave a lot of time. I'm going to end up finishing the banner (could not stay very late at school Friday) and I'm baking.
And there are activities next week, with an assumption that I am volunteering to do these things- not.
Freshmen class meeting turned a bit sour, and I threatened to pull the plug on the whole thing: Attitudes, lack of cooperation, general rudeness, entitlement, etc.
Words with Advisers and Principal, a couple of students. The drama began, and I said I was walking away from it.
Of course, guilt kicks in the morning and made calls. Thank goodness there was some "plan B" initiative, so everything covered for the weekend and I do not have to go up there, leaving me with plenty of Homecoming stuff to do here. :(
Otherwise....
Adam's friend Kenny died (cancer), which I think really has affected him. I only knew him briefly (wedding), but got the feeling that Kenny was like a second older brother to Adam. I found him fun and really had a good vibe.
Sara moved to Springfield. David and I helped her pack up last night. Not really a tearful goodbye, but sad that she is leaving. She really needed to move on to a new chapter- she was "stuck" here in Rockford not doing much and not very happy.
Starting last phase of gym schedule. Have not lost as much weight this cycle as I would have liked, mainly due to not cutting on calories (ie. devoured whole bag of chips), but clothes fit better. Still on weight-loss cycle during October, then start from the beginning again in November.
Time-management and organizing priorities still an issue- just not enough hours in a day and procrastination/ getting side-tracked. Also having adverse affect on regular sleep, and perhaps overall health. Have had this cold for a couple of weeks now and not improving much. Feeling overly tired quite a bit. Need to fix it.
22.9.12
Crazy-tired.
Mid-quarter ended yesterday- only been a month of school.
Seems like much much longer.
Some ups and downs, but overall OK.
Realized that I am no longer an art teacher, rather I am a Spanish teacher that can teach art.
Interest is just not there.
Meeting yesterday with Principal-
considering what he said, in front of others, my role is somewhat "Messiah".
Flattering, yes, but also scary.
Am I ready to assume responsibility and able to inspire others?
Plan is still to start looking for something closer after Christmas.
I'm crossing my fingers that Keith School will have the Spanish position open.
No word from Freeport, but not that I expected it- they still do not have a Spanish teacher.
Really need to work on my time management.
Way too tired this early in the school year. Not borderline-delirium, but approaching.
Things are falling on the way-side that really should not:
Way behind on readings for class.
"C" on first paper and group presentation this week (and I'm not 100% sure what we are doing).
Cleaned house last weekend, first time in a month.
Need to do some-sort of in between, otherwise dust is everywhere.
Created Fall TTD list, but thinking it is unrealistic (considering how much was left undone on the Summer list).
Otherwise....
Divided up check from Aunt Jean.
10,000 into savings for next landscape phase.
10,000 to Mike (Mom's financial planner), meeting TBA.
1,000, a gift to David.
2,500 to visa.
Remaining to Fidelity and ING market accounts.
Things to do, things to do.
Not so much procrastination, as it is just being tired.
Immediate plate not that full, but choices thereafter could overflow.
Seems like much much longer.
Some ups and downs, but overall OK.
Realized that I am no longer an art teacher, rather I am a Spanish teacher that can teach art.
Interest is just not there.
Meeting yesterday with Principal-
considering what he said, in front of others, my role is somewhat "Messiah".
Flattering, yes, but also scary.
Am I ready to assume responsibility and able to inspire others?
Plan is still to start looking for something closer after Christmas.
I'm crossing my fingers that Keith School will have the Spanish position open.
No word from Freeport, but not that I expected it- they still do not have a Spanish teacher.
Really need to work on my time management.
Way too tired this early in the school year. Not borderline-delirium, but approaching.
Things are falling on the way-side that really should not:
Way behind on readings for class.
"C" on first paper and group presentation this week (and I'm not 100% sure what we are doing).
Cleaned house last weekend, first time in a month.
Need to do some-sort of in between, otherwise dust is everywhere.
Created Fall TTD list, but thinking it is unrealistic (considering how much was left undone on the Summer list).
Otherwise....
Divided up check from Aunt Jean.
10,000 into savings for next landscape phase.
10,000 to Mike (Mom's financial planner), meeting TBA.
1,000, a gift to David.
2,500 to visa.
Remaining to Fidelity and ING market accounts.
Things to do, things to do.
Not so much procrastination, as it is just being tired.
Immediate plate not that full, but choices thereafter could overflow.
15.9.12
Another long sleep
I'm thinking 12 hours.
This is getting habitual and somewhat bothersome.
The fact that by Thursday I am exhausted, and by Friday I am pretty much spent.
I know I was in bed before 10 last night- up close to 10 this morning.
I set the alarm for 7, which would have given me more than eight hours.
Getting less than seven during the week.
I guess that skipping the gym one day over the weekend is not so bad (every weekend thus far since the school year began).
My body probably needs the rest anyway.
Then again, it throws the day into a loop.
Teaching is teaching, and I love it.
When I am there, I'm not thinking about how tired I am. But during the interim, as in lunch, I start to feel it.
Spanish is going well.
Grades at this point are how they usually are. Lots of "Cs".
A few students are really shining though.
First real test in a couple of weeks. Selected the MOD version, just to give a break and hopefully a boost of confidence.
Couple of complainers getting on my nerves.
Art is still OK. I'm choking it up to "first year back after so many years not teaching it AND not much time to prep before the school year with limited supply and direction".
Students seem to be acclimated to the program, while others are not- either by choice or ignorance.
Asked to run a workshop during SIP Day (27th)- about formative and summative assessments.
First Faculty meeting this coming Monday- hopefully, there will be more info.
Getting tired of these long lists of TTD every weekend and not being able to get through them.
Items get pushed to the next, so the list just gets longer.
I need to get a schedule down during the week to get things done. Trying to do everything on a weekend is not very productive, especially when I need some rest and relaxation.
Aunt Jean sent another check.
Maybe this is going to become an annual thing. It is nice.
Have already divided it up in my mind- just have to do it now.
Sept 14th marked 25 years- first kiss.
A bit nostalgic today.
This is getting habitual and somewhat bothersome.
The fact that by Thursday I am exhausted, and by Friday I am pretty much spent.
I know I was in bed before 10 last night- up close to 10 this morning.
I set the alarm for 7, which would have given me more than eight hours.
Getting less than seven during the week.
I guess that skipping the gym one day over the weekend is not so bad (every weekend thus far since the school year began).
My body probably needs the rest anyway.
Then again, it throws the day into a loop.
Teaching is teaching, and I love it.
When I am there, I'm not thinking about how tired I am. But during the interim, as in lunch, I start to feel it.
Spanish is going well.
Grades at this point are how they usually are. Lots of "Cs".
A few students are really shining though.
First real test in a couple of weeks. Selected the MOD version, just to give a break and hopefully a boost of confidence.
Couple of complainers getting on my nerves.
Art is still OK. I'm choking it up to "first year back after so many years not teaching it AND not much time to prep before the school year with limited supply and direction".
Students seem to be acclimated to the program, while others are not- either by choice or ignorance.
Asked to run a workshop during SIP Day (27th)- about formative and summative assessments.
First Faculty meeting this coming Monday- hopefully, there will be more info.
Getting tired of these long lists of TTD every weekend and not being able to get through them.
Items get pushed to the next, so the list just gets longer.
I need to get a schedule down during the week to get things done. Trying to do everything on a weekend is not very productive, especially when I need some rest and relaxation.
Aunt Jean sent another check.
Maybe this is going to become an annual thing. It is nice.
Have already divided it up in my mind- just have to do it now.
Sept 14th marked 25 years- first kiss.
A bit nostalgic today.
8.9.12
Second full week....
Short week due to Labor Day, but was very busy....
First Spanish test (rather, a practice test), which is always a bit disappointing and an eye-opener for the students. Most did OK overall, but individual proficiencies were lagging. Debriefed and made "action plans". Some on absolutely with it, while others are already out of it. Too late to drop classes- sorry. Gonna suck to be you.
Art is actually improving. Lots of drawing this week, so students are happier. Should finish up line on Tuesday, and then move to shape and form. Not sure if I really want to open up the clay, but we will see.
Getting into the grove of the small-school vibe, but still a bit unnerving. Amazed at the lack of resources. Principal seems to like what I am doing. No official observation scheduled as of yet. Trying to get on the SIP team, but district going through "reorganization" so will have to wait.
Went to FB game, had the school open house, volleyball game coming up, and the Board open house. Getting home after 5 on a regular basis is taking its toll. Definitely not getting enough sleep during the week.
Gym schedule going well- phase 3 right now (two months), with weight loss as the goal. Have not stepped on the scale yet. Started thermionic fat burners, an ephedrine-like product, which is kind of f'n me up in the mornings. I am hoping my body will get used to it and will pass.
Grad class is OK. Interesting, and I find myself thinking more like an administrator when at school. But schedule kind of sucks- makes for a very long Thursday.
Otherwise, OK. Have a shitload of things to do this weekend- my TTD list overflows the page.
First Spanish test (rather, a practice test), which is always a bit disappointing and an eye-opener for the students. Most did OK overall, but individual proficiencies were lagging. Debriefed and made "action plans". Some on absolutely with it, while others are already out of it. Too late to drop classes- sorry. Gonna suck to be you.
Art is actually improving. Lots of drawing this week, so students are happier. Should finish up line on Tuesday, and then move to shape and form. Not sure if I really want to open up the clay, but we will see.
Getting into the grove of the small-school vibe, but still a bit unnerving. Amazed at the lack of resources. Principal seems to like what I am doing. No official observation scheduled as of yet. Trying to get on the SIP team, but district going through "reorganization" so will have to wait.
Went to FB game, had the school open house, volleyball game coming up, and the Board open house. Getting home after 5 on a regular basis is taking its toll. Definitely not getting enough sleep during the week.
Gym schedule going well- phase 3 right now (two months), with weight loss as the goal. Have not stepped on the scale yet. Started thermionic fat burners, an ephedrine-like product, which is kind of f'n me up in the mornings. I am hoping my body will get used to it and will pass.
Grad class is OK. Interesting, and I find myself thinking more like an administrator when at school. But schedule kind of sucks- makes for a very long Thursday.
Otherwise, OK. Have a shitload of things to do this weekend- my TTD list overflows the page.
1.9.12
Full week
Hung around for the first home FB game last night.
First tutoring session, got some things done and then game time at 5:30.
After working in a hot school all day, I had considered bailing, but glad I stayed.
Fixed the mascots costume; met parents/ other people; some Freeport people around; students speaking Spanish outside of class.
Eventually, the heat got to me and left just after the 3rd quarter began of the JV game.
Home around 8.
Week in general went pretty good.
And it is nice to return to the enjoyment of teaching- for the sake of teaching, and not having to think of other things going on.
Negative that the school/ district in general lacks amenities- available items don't work; one copier (getting crazy); small-town mentality.
Spanish class is definitely back into swing.
The preliminary lesson is always the most engaging- the "hook" that keeps them.
First test, Tuesday, is going to be a practice to get them used to the assessment format.
Worked out the semester plan.
Going to be tough for Spanish 2 kids, but workable.
Art is still lacking.
Part of it is that I am really not enthused, which I think bleeds out a bit.
And I am a bit out of the loop with it.
Original plan not working, so had to revamp a bit.
First couple of blow ups with students. One dropped/ pulled out due unknown reasons- told that it would be better for me; Other stayed in class.
Getting used to very long days- out the door by 6:30'ish, home around 5.
Grad class on Thursdays, so I leave early on those days.
Open House on Wednesday- will be a very, very long day.
Slept nearly 10 hours.
Feeling OK.
Long list of things to do this weekend (extended- Labor Day, thank goodness).
Gotta get moving.
First tutoring session, got some things done and then game time at 5:30.
After working in a hot school all day, I had considered bailing, but glad I stayed.
Fixed the mascots costume; met parents/ other people; some Freeport people around; students speaking Spanish outside of class.
Eventually, the heat got to me and left just after the 3rd quarter began of the JV game.
Home around 8.
Week in general went pretty good.
And it is nice to return to the enjoyment of teaching- for the sake of teaching, and not having to think of other things going on.
Negative that the school/ district in general lacks amenities- available items don't work; one copier (getting crazy); small-town mentality.
Spanish class is definitely back into swing.
The preliminary lesson is always the most engaging- the "hook" that keeps them.
First test, Tuesday, is going to be a practice to get them used to the assessment format.
Worked out the semester plan.
Going to be tough for Spanish 2 kids, but workable.
Art is still lacking.
Part of it is that I am really not enthused, which I think bleeds out a bit.
And I am a bit out of the loop with it.
Original plan not working, so had to revamp a bit.
First couple of blow ups with students. One dropped/ pulled out due unknown reasons- told that it would be better for me; Other stayed in class.
Getting used to very long days- out the door by 6:30'ish, home around 5.
Grad class on Thursdays, so I leave early on those days.
Open House on Wednesday- will be a very, very long day.
Slept nearly 10 hours.
Feeling OK.
Long list of things to do this weekend (extended- Labor Day, thank goodness).
Gotta get moving.
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