Finally, Comcast got it's shit together and came and installed cable at our new place. Paul and I are happy as could be. We've been busy playing house, putting things together, doing chores (which all seem like such a joy) and taking care of the kitties. Marlow and Julius are getting along. We got a Wii and a Wii Fit to play and have been busy with that.
I started teaching Summer School yesterday. It's been awesome so far. It's a combination of having better behaved kids and me learning so much from before. I'm totally ready to go with these kids.
I guess I don't have a lot to say - I just felt like updating for the sake of updating because I have the INTERNET NOW!!!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Contentment
Yesterday was the LAST day of school!
I would say the best part of yesterday was when Keion (one of my most difficult students all year long) gave me the warmest hug... Students really do love their teacher and appreciate their hard work, no matter what stinkers they are.
I'm writing this fast cuz I'm going to go buy a new bathing suit after this and then I'm going home to either nap or go swimming, lol.
Paul and I are in the new apartment, and we couldn't be happier -- except we don't have cable or internet yet because Comcast is STUPID. In the meantime, we've been playing our new Wii and unpacking BOXES upon boxes of JUNK.
My classroom is currently boxed up - I am moving to another classroom over the summer, and it is going to have - get this - FOUR walls! Hooray!! :D
And I heard really good things about my class list for next year.
And I love the direction my whole school is going in for next year.
Next year is going to be SO much better!!!
I would say the best part of yesterday was when Keion (one of my most difficult students all year long) gave me the warmest hug... Students really do love their teacher and appreciate their hard work, no matter what stinkers they are.
I'm writing this fast cuz I'm going to go buy a new bathing suit after this and then I'm going home to either nap or go swimming, lol.
Paul and I are in the new apartment, and we couldn't be happier -- except we don't have cable or internet yet because Comcast is STUPID. In the meantime, we've been playing our new Wii and unpacking BOXES upon boxes of JUNK.
My classroom is currently boxed up - I am moving to another classroom over the summer, and it is going to have - get this - FOUR walls! Hooray!! :D
And I heard really good things about my class list for next year.
And I love the direction my whole school is going in for next year.
Next year is going to be SO much better!!!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Really Good Day
Today was a Really Good Day.
Everyone behaved themselves.
And right now, there is really a reason to celebrate: THERE ARE TEN MORE DAYS!!!! Next year is looking more and more exciting. I can't wait to start fresh w/ a new group of kids, and I will be such a better teacher than I was this year because I'll have the EXPERIENCE!
The schedule next year is really cool. An average day will include reading, math, and recess in the morning. Then lunch, specials, and writing in the middle of the day. Then a social studies, science, language arts and health round-robin switching. Between the 4 3rd grade teachers, each of us will teach 1 subject for 1/2 hour and have one switch. I am really looking forward to this because (get this)
NEXT YEAR I ONLY HAVE TO PLAN FOR AND GRADE:
Reading
Math
Writing
Lang Arts
No social studies and no science!!!
I like those subjects, but it takes a major burden off not having to plan for them. I feel like I'll be able to devote a lot more time paying attention to it, and that will be good for me.
I'm psyched.
Everyone behaved themselves.
And right now, there is really a reason to celebrate: THERE ARE TEN MORE DAYS!!!! Next year is looking more and more exciting. I can't wait to start fresh w/ a new group of kids, and I will be such a better teacher than I was this year because I'll have the EXPERIENCE!
The schedule next year is really cool. An average day will include reading, math, and recess in the morning. Then lunch, specials, and writing in the middle of the day. Then a social studies, science, language arts and health round-robin switching. Between the 4 3rd grade teachers, each of us will teach 1 subject for 1/2 hour and have one switch. I am really looking forward to this because (get this)
NEXT YEAR I ONLY HAVE TO PLAN FOR AND GRADE:
Reading
Math
Writing
Lang Arts
No social studies and no science!!!
I like those subjects, but it takes a major burden off not having to plan for them. I feel like I'll be able to devote a lot more time paying attention to it, and that will be good for me.
I'm psyched.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Mean Mommy
I got 2 collars for the girl kitties. A yellow one and a pink one, so their new owners will be able to tell them apart. Hopie and Austen are pretty identical. So I had good intentions.
I put Hopie's collar on her today so she could start getting used to it. Immediately she was like freaking out with it on. I thought she'd get used to it. It has a little bell on it and it was a little big on her so she was sort of annoyed by it.
I'm in the living room watching TV and assuming she's running around with it on because all I hear is jingle jingle jingle...
And then I see her come into the living room and the fucking collar is like, caught in her mouth (like a bit on a horse) and shes frantic and bleeding.
My heart dropped to the floor. And the knowledge from working in a vet clinic for 4 years clicked in. I held her and tried to calm her down. After realizing that there was no way for me to remove the collar safely, I grabbed a scissors and cut it.
Stupid collar. I'm such a mean mommy. For a minute or two I just held little Hopie and told her I'd never put a collar on her or her sister and her new family is just gonna have to figure it out.
No more collars, never never never!
So scary to see ur little kitty bleeding. I dont think she's really hurt - just a little cut up... She should heal and be fine.
Her mom might be a little traumatized for a while, though.
I put Hopie's collar on her today so she could start getting used to it. Immediately she was like freaking out with it on. I thought she'd get used to it. It has a little bell on it and it was a little big on her so she was sort of annoyed by it.
I'm in the living room watching TV and assuming she's running around with it on because all I hear is jingle jingle jingle...
And then I see her come into the living room and the fucking collar is like, caught in her mouth (like a bit on a horse) and shes frantic and bleeding.
My heart dropped to the floor. And the knowledge from working in a vet clinic for 4 years clicked in. I held her and tried to calm her down. After realizing that there was no way for me to remove the collar safely, I grabbed a scissors and cut it.
Stupid collar. I'm such a mean mommy. For a minute or two I just held little Hopie and told her I'd never put a collar on her or her sister and her new family is just gonna have to figure it out.
No more collars, never never never!
So scary to see ur little kitty bleeding. I dont think she's really hurt - just a little cut up... She should heal and be fine.
Her mom might be a little traumatized for a while, though.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
One Year Since Graduation
It has been 1 yr since I have graduated from college.
The week after I graduated I met Paul, and one year later, we are about to move in together.
About a month after I graduated, I got a job, and I am about to end my first year teaching now.
I'm just really happy right now.
Last night I made dinner for Paul and I and we had a really nice night. Today we woke up at a reasonable hour, had breakfast, and then went off to do our separate things. He is coaching his kids at a track meet today, and I am heading off to my classroom to put in some long hours organizing and cleaning. It is MUCH needed. Then my standard grading and planning and copying. It will be a long day.
A long day of work that makes me feel accomplished and GOOD. I am looking forward to it.
Everything feels that it is just how it should be right now. That is a very good feeling.
The week after I graduated I met Paul, and one year later, we are about to move in together.
About a month after I graduated, I got a job, and I am about to end my first year teaching now.
I'm just really happy right now.
Last night I made dinner for Paul and I and we had a really nice night. Today we woke up at a reasonable hour, had breakfast, and then went off to do our separate things. He is coaching his kids at a track meet today, and I am heading off to my classroom to put in some long hours organizing and cleaning. It is MUCH needed. Then my standard grading and planning and copying. It will be a long day.
A long day of work that makes me feel accomplished and GOOD. I am looking forward to it.
Everything feels that it is just how it should be right now. That is a very good feeling.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Teacher Appreciation Week
I'm sitting here on Friday morning (7:48) in my pajamas. I should be wrapping up my morning preparations, saying a little prayer that the day goes well, going on that last trip to the Teacher's restroom before picking up my kids and starting the day...
But I am NOT!
I am enjoying a cold glass of orange juice and a bagel with cinnamon and sugar! And I repeat: IN MY PAJAMAS!
Last night I went to bed with a headache. It didn't go away, but I was sleepy, and figured it wouldn't be a problem. But I woke up at midnight w/ it POUNDING away. Very localized spot for a headache, right side of my head, at my temple. And I was like. Aw, no.
Headaches keep me awake at night. I got up to take ibuprofen but that made me nauseous. From 12 - 3 I was up, either crouched at Paul's toilet or laying on his couch. Alternatively trying to sleep and trying to get sick, whatever would make me feel better. Neither happened. I think I finally conked off at 3:30ish. Paul woke up and came to see what was the matter and I fell asleep after talking to him.
I woke up at 7 on Paul's couch with a stiff neck/shoulders but NO headache! I emailed my lesson plans in, and went home. Here I am now.
It is Teacher Appreciation week. A week that I think is pretty ridiculous, because teachers should be appreciated EVERY DAY not just one week out of the YEAR, people!! The PTO has gotten us yummy treats for breakfast and lunch this week, and got Bath & Body Works soap in the staff restrooms, and given us cute little quotes and candy. And they even bought us lottery tickets :) That was fun. I won a dollar!
But this is the true Teacher Appreciation: A DAY OFF! A day off when a) I'm not sick, really, b) I'm not going off to some conference or c) the rest of the world doesn't have off as well.
I'm going to go to Kohls, get a pedicure, go grocery shopping, and work on making a nice dinner for me and Paul tonight.
AFTER I go back to sleep for a few hours. :)
But I am NOT!
I am enjoying a cold glass of orange juice and a bagel with cinnamon and sugar! And I repeat: IN MY PAJAMAS!
Last night I went to bed with a headache. It didn't go away, but I was sleepy, and figured it wouldn't be a problem. But I woke up at midnight w/ it POUNDING away. Very localized spot for a headache, right side of my head, at my temple. And I was like. Aw, no.
Headaches keep me awake at night. I got up to take ibuprofen but that made me nauseous. From 12 - 3 I was up, either crouched at Paul's toilet or laying on his couch. Alternatively trying to sleep and trying to get sick, whatever would make me feel better. Neither happened. I think I finally conked off at 3:30ish. Paul woke up and came to see what was the matter and I fell asleep after talking to him.
I woke up at 7 on Paul's couch with a stiff neck/shoulders but NO headache! I emailed my lesson plans in, and went home. Here I am now.
It is Teacher Appreciation week. A week that I think is pretty ridiculous, because teachers should be appreciated EVERY DAY not just one week out of the YEAR, people!! The PTO has gotten us yummy treats for breakfast and lunch this week, and got Bath & Body Works soap in the staff restrooms, and given us cute little quotes and candy. And they even bought us lottery tickets :) That was fun. I won a dollar!
But this is the true Teacher Appreciation: A DAY OFF! A day off when a) I'm not sick, really, b) I'm not going off to some conference or c) the rest of the world doesn't have off as well.
I'm going to go to Kohls, get a pedicure, go grocery shopping, and work on making a nice dinner for me and Paul tonight.
AFTER I go back to sleep for a few hours. :)
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Good Morning. I like my job.
I'm about to go to work. And I just wanted to say, that I really like my job. I like how challenging the kids are. I like teaching DI.
(I still wish the kids would listen better... But part of that is on me... I need to plan my lessons so they reach more of the kinesthetic learning style... shut up, Carah, this was supposed to be a happy blog post.)
Last night Allyson told me who was **probably** going to be teaching 3rd grade next year, and its all good people. And next year should be so much easier than this year! For one thing, I'm going to have WALLS. And it won't be the first year of a new school. Everybody'll know whats going on better.
I'm excited about this whole last quarter. Things are ending on a high note at Imagine School.
(I still wish the kids would listen better... But part of that is on me... I need to plan my lessons so they reach more of the kinesthetic learning style... shut up, Carah, this was supposed to be a happy blog post.)
Last night Allyson told me who was **probably** going to be teaching 3rd grade next year, and its all good people. And next year should be so much easier than this year! For one thing, I'm going to have WALLS. And it won't be the first year of a new school. Everybody'll know whats going on better.
I'm excited about this whole last quarter. Things are ending on a high note at Imagine School.
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