Today was the worst. Not because of anyone else or anything - I had a fine day, I guess - but if something could go wrong, it did today. This morning before school, I was grabbing something out of the downstairs fridge and I broke a shelf, causing all sorts of bottles to fall on … Continue reading January 14: A case of the Mondays; or FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU…..
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January 9: my poor puppy
On Sunday night/Monday morning, Perry the dog woke me up at about 3:30 and proceeded to barf about six or seven times. He refused to drink any water, even when I offered him fresh water out of a person cup. Finally he went outside to the bathroom, came back in, and drank some water. I … Continue reading January 9: my poor puppy
January 6: Sunday Night Blues
I have not gone to bed yet because I don't want to get up tomorrow. I know not going to bed doesn't actually prolong the inevitable morning that is coming. I'm sure it will make it tougher. I'm not doing anything very important; I'm watching the Golden Globes, following Golden Globe Twitter, and doing a … Continue reading January 6: Sunday Night Blues
January 3: titles?
I'm not really sure about my titles for this anymore. I did this as a year challenge, and I succeeded, so now I'm not sure if I need to add the year to the title dates or what. I don't want to add the years, so I won't, but how to keep the days separate? … Continue reading January 3: titles?
January 2: Being Sick Sucks
The title says it all. I haven't had a real virus yet this school year until now, and I had completely forgotten how much it sucks trying to teach while you're sick: everything is more annoying, the terrible fluorescent lights hurt, my patience is short, it's hard to speak loud enough to be heard over … Continue reading January 2: Being Sick Sucks
January 1: 2019? Okay.
I didn't decide what to do for my new year challenge. I didn't really decide anything. I still have a cold that has sort of held on and made my whole day tired and slower than usual. So 2019 started with a lack of motivation and energy. I did a lot less than I wanted … Continue reading January 1: 2019? Okay.
December 28: yep, I’m sick
I finally got what I think is my first virus of the 18-19 school year. Usually I get it in September and by now I'm onto my second cold, but this autumn was unusually healthy in the virus department. I picked it up from Anders, who came down with it on Christmas. Dak said he … Continue reading December 28: yep, I’m sick
December 25: Merry
I wish I had some sort of warm, deep Christmas message today, but I'm afraid I'm pretty bland. I seem to be developing a cold and Anders definitely has a virus. We both slept much of the way up to Bemidji, where we had a lovely Christmas dinner with family. They played a rousing game … Continue reading December 25: Merry
December 23: Happy Festivus
I never really watched Seinfeld. I thought it was pretty boring. However, I love Festivus (the holiday for the rest of us!). Let the airing of grievances begin! Our politics are bullshit. The president is an ignoramus who won't read, believes that the border coyotes are ACTUAL coyotes, and swoons over authoritarian asshole leaders from … Continue reading December 23: Happy Festivus
December 22: break
The stress melted away a little bit today; even though there's still plenty on my mind, I felt relieved to have more than two days to relax. I know we have a lot of things to do this week, but I hope we have a few days where there are no responsibilities or expectations. The … Continue reading December 22: break
Adventures in Distraction 