Oh man, it's so freakin dark outside right now. I should be getting ready for school... you know, packing my lunch, drying my hair, making myself look presentable, all that crap. But it's cold and it's raining and it's not even 7 AM and it's DAAARRRK! My car has also been making funny noises since last Thursday, and I have neglected to tell Mr. ( Read more... )

So, I'm not dead. Yet. Just tired. Dealing with 60 sixth graders on a school-daily basis is somewhat taxing to say the least, not to mention the lesson planning, the once-a-week night class, the portfolios and all that rubbish. But, magically, it's all good. It's rewarding. It's challenging. I feel strangely productive and like I'm going ( Read more... )

Oh dear Lord! I've been tagged by the great fiend of the cheese herself. Here are my selections, although, since I'm a spoilsport, I don't really feel like tagging back. So there! ;OP ( Read more... )

Ooooooh my God, it's another day where Angie had to get up at 6 AM. But I suppose that's OK. I'm making the moneys by getting up this early, so I really have no room to complain. Anyway, I have to set off to West Hartford soon (a lovely 60 minute drive for me now, blech), so I'll make this brief. I'm moved now. Things are still a bit of a mess ( Read more... )

Yes, so the move is happening rapidly. I am pleased. My home phone will be disconnected come July 25, so that will not be a valid number after that time. You can still reach me via cell phone, though, you lucky kids ;O) I'll get you my new address when you ask me for it on an individual basis as I feel a little skeevy about posting it here for ( Read more... )

Hello again. I am a bit less distressed than last time, so that's good news. Here's what's happening with Meghan (long story short). I heard from one of my friends that Meghan is able to see visitors, but that she has her good days and bad days and rarely wants to see any of us right now. This is totally understandable to me, as I probably ( Read more... )

Most recent news says that Meg is still in critical condition, but is doing better. I hope she can pull through this.

Still no definitive word on Meg. She seems to be holding her own at the moment.

http://www.newbritainherald.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=14767379&BRD=1641&PAG=461&dept_id=10110&rfi=6

If I prayed, I'd be doing it now...

Over the past several semesters, I've become very close with my classmates in the teaching program. There are about 60ish of us, and a good portion of those people I would consider as very good friends. When something happens to one of us, it gets spread around, and everyone is always very supportive of one another. After all, we're going to ( Read more... )

I submitted my application for student teaching on March 1st. March 1st, kids. I got notice of my placement yesterday. Almost four months. Good show. For some reason, I was expecting a placement that was in the K-2 grade range because I haven't had a whole lot of experience with the little little ones. I was really looking forward to that ( Read more... )