I live in Minnesota, which means it shouldn't feel like 100 degrees in mid-September. I hate weather like this. It feels all burny and difficult to breathe and my whole body gets sticky and drippy and melty. It's pretty gross. I had a lovely birthday party today regardless of the heat. The whole family was … Continue reading September 15: Why so hot?
September 14: a little better
I'm on the verge of falling asleep so I'm going to be brief. Today was better with the class I had been struggling with. I'm sure there will be days where I leave exhausted and frustrated again, but I restarted with them as best I could. I gave a survey to ask a bunch of … Continue reading September 14: a little better
September 13: My Lucky Day
Happy birthday to me! Honestly, I'm not really in a big celebrating mood yet, but Saturday I will be maybe. I did go to Great Moon Buffet tonight with family (thanks Mom and Dad!) and I didn't do any school work after I got home (which I'm definitely stressing out about tonight). It'll be fine. … Continue reading September 13: My Lucky Day
September 12: The Ass and the Class – A Fable
Today was... difficult. Don't get me wrong, most of the day was good, but just super busy. I think I let small things bother me too much and I think I might be trying to do too much. As usual. BUT... today, a kid who has been trying my patience since the beginning of school … Continue reading September 12: The Ass and the Class – A Fable
September 11: 9/11 as a teacher
One of the most surreal moments today was realizing that almost all of my students were born before September 11, 2001. Before this year, this was true for many, but the older kids had been born before it. Not that it matters - they were only a year or two old in 2001 - but … Continue reading September 11: 9/11 as a teacher
September 10: irrational contentment
Annika and I baked a squash and an apple crisp (that turned into an applesauce crisp because she cut the apples so small). It might have been my most productive after school afternoon/evening in ages. It follows my really good day yesterday... which means that I'm worried that I'm missing something or that another shoe … Continue reading September 10: irrational contentment
September 9: Another perfect day
I am feeling refreshed and generally ready to go back to school tomorrow, which is really surprising. It helped that the weather was gorgeous. It helped that I went in to school for a couple hours to get myself prepared. I have plans for each class now for the next few days, and that is … Continue reading September 9: Another perfect day
September 8: Good title
Today was essentially a perfect day. I spent most of the day out and about and I'm so tired tonight again. My eyes keep closing even as I'm writing, even though I'm fighting it. I feel like I'm going to sleep so well if I just let go and go with it. Which I'm honestly … Continue reading September 8: Good title
September 7: First Friday of the Year
It's finally Friday! I can take a minute to breathe, rest, think a little bit, and sleep. Like I said yesterday, this schedule is killing me so far. I had 15 hour days until today, when I took an 11 hour day and left school at 6 to come home and rest. I haven't done … Continue reading September 7: First Friday of the Year
September 6: Will I survive the next 3 months?
Magic 8 Ball says... DOUBTFUL. The last two days have been so busy. I've kept it together, but I'm afraid I'm going to burn out and shut down sooner or later. Background: I'm teaching two classes at the middle school, then running out and driving across to the high school, taking about 20-30 minutes to … Continue reading September 6: Will I survive the next 3 months?
Adventures in Distraction 