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
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September 15: Why so hot?
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 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?
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
September 4: IT BEGINS
Today was my first day as a middle school teacher. It was Anders's first day of 8th grade. It was Annika's first day in E2 - 4th grade. It was both an easy and hard day all at once: a full day with very little sleep, but it was planned and there wasn't a lot … Continue reading September 4: IT BEGINS
Adventures in Distraction 