I'm trying to write but I can't come up with anything good. Then I fell asleep. So now, I'm falling asleep and trying to write. It's thundering. That means both my girl and my pup are going to be snuggling me tonight as long as that's audible. Ugh. I worked late today, then came home … Continue reading September 24: I’m falling asleep
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September 19: Accidentally Uncaffeinated
I FORGOT MY COFFEE THIS MORNING. I am an addict and I forgot to pour my coffee and take it with me. I didn't notice until I got to school. I was that tired this morning. I tried to be positive about it. I thought, "maybe I'll be fine!" I was so naive. I was … Continue reading September 19: Accidentally Uncaffeinated
September 18: everything is a struggle
Everything feels like a struggle right now. I haven't given up yet, even though I want to. I ate better today than yesterday. I used some new approaches in my tough classes. I failed a couple times. I succeeded a few times. I struggle when I feel unsure of what I'm doing, and I do … Continue reading September 18: everything is a struggle
September 16: I don’t want to
I don't want to go to sleep even though I'm tired. It was a hot weekend, but it was relaxing and I didn't think about work until later today, when I decided not to do any today. I know it will affect my work week this week and I'll feel extra busy, but I kind … Continue reading September 16: I don’t want to
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 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?
September 5: Loooooong day, crazy night news
This trimester is going to be tough. I had all my classes today - got to meet my juniors and seniors because today was the first day for them - and it's a lot to have so many classes at two schools. I actually know most of the seniors in my class from last year, … Continue reading September 5: Loooooong day, crazy night news
Adventures in Distraction 