Friday, September 19, 2008
One of my favorite things...
about teaching high school is going to Friday night football games. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my JV games as well...I feel like a proud mom when my girls perform. But there is something about Friday night, packed stands, pre-game, marching band, dancers, cheer, etc. that is just really, really fun. It's nights like that when I really realize how "good" our kids are. I mean, put a few thousand kids together and BAD things can happen. But they never really do. They cheer ENDLESSLY for our team (it's actually really fantastic) and they just have a good time. It's nice. I always enjoy football season.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Frustrations
Ok people...I just need to vent these frustrations:
1. My computer is broken. Yes, broken. It will not even turn on. So, we have to share...YUCK!! We are so spoiled by each having a laptop...this sharing thing is tough.
2. Test scores. If you are a teacher, you feel my pain. Here's hoping that MAJOR changes are made to NCLB.
3. Election nonsense. Don't get me wrong, I love the election coverage...I am just tired of the NONSENSE/name calling/lies, etc.
4. Being old. Yeah, yeah, I am not THAT old, but hear this story: Today our principal made an announcement to remember September 11, 2001. Then, he so kindly stated that "our seniors were in 5th grade and our freshmen were in 2nd grade when it happened." I was like, "Oh Lord...I was a FRESHMAN IN COLLEGE!!" What's weird about teaching (especially high school) is that you feel like you stay the same, but every year the gap gets greater between you and the kids. It's WEIRD. Joi-I'm sure you get what I mean.
5. Headaches. For those of you who do not know, my neurologist is trying to wean me off of my seizure medicine. I have been on this medication since I was 12, and at first, it was very scary. I was constantly worried I would have a seizure. But (knock on wood) after a year or so, we are ALMOST down to nothing and all is well. However, I have been having lots of headaches again so I think I will have to go see him again for that. So, hopefully we can figure something out because most migraine meds. don't agree with me.
Ok, I am all done venting! I feel better now that it is all out in the open! Happy Friday!
1. My computer is broken. Yes, broken. It will not even turn on. So, we have to share...YUCK!! We are so spoiled by each having a laptop...this sharing thing is tough.
2. Test scores. If you are a teacher, you feel my pain. Here's hoping that MAJOR changes are made to NCLB.
3. Election nonsense. Don't get me wrong, I love the election coverage...I am just tired of the NONSENSE/name calling/lies, etc.
4. Being old. Yeah, yeah, I am not THAT old, but hear this story: Today our principal made an announcement to remember September 11, 2001. Then, he so kindly stated that "our seniors were in 5th grade and our freshmen were in 2nd grade when it happened." I was like, "Oh Lord...I was a FRESHMAN IN COLLEGE!!" What's weird about teaching (especially high school) is that you feel like you stay the same, but every year the gap gets greater between you and the kids. It's WEIRD. Joi-I'm sure you get what I mean.
5. Headaches. For those of you who do not know, my neurologist is trying to wean me off of my seizure medicine. I have been on this medication since I was 12, and at first, it was very scary. I was constantly worried I would have a seizure. But (knock on wood) after a year or so, we are ALMOST down to nothing and all is well. However, I have been having lots of headaches again so I think I will have to go see him again for that. So, hopefully we can figure something out because most migraine meds. don't agree with me.
Ok, I am all done venting! I feel better now that it is all out in the open! Happy Friday!
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