Wednesday, August 30, 2006
A member of our school family passed away on Monday. She had been sick for the past year. We knew this day would come, but we hoped it would take the long scenic route. Juli was such an inspiration to me and all of our teachers. I learned so much about teaching, writing, and laughing from her. You know how there are people you meet and you feel kind of dumb around them because they know so much more than you do (but THEY never make you feel dumb - in fact they make you feel special)...and you want to listen to every single word they say so you can become smarter and not feel so dumb anymore? Well, for me, that person was Juli. I'll always cherish our time together - teaching journalism, talking about books and writing, looking over the incredible work our kids were doing as authors...even the brief morning duty chit chats. Thank you for teaching us all Juli. We will continue your work, that's a promise!
Saturday, August 26, 2006
The normal tediousness of a working Saturday was wonderfully interrupted by my best friend bringing me lunch and hanging out for a while. How great is that!?! Thanks LH :) I got a lot done today, but there's still a lot more to do. Why is that? I love the feeling of getting a task done, but then the other tasks are just sitting around the office crying "do me next!" I want to tell all of these annoying tasks to "shut up," "go away," "leave me alone!" So sad when you're reduced to barking orders to piles of paper.
Friday, August 25, 2006
The day started out great (had breakfast with one of favorite peeps in the whole world) and ended on such a sad note. I'm so glad this week is over. I have so much work to get done this weekend. I hope I can make it through next week...I think it's going to be a tough week for my school family. Very tough.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Today was less frustrating than yesterday, and even less frustrating than the day before. I think that's a good thing. The day started out great! The office staff, myself, our counselor, and facilitator went to breakfast (shhhhhhh, don't tell the boss!) Good times! Good food! BUT, eventually we did go back to work. One more week to go before school starts. I think we'll be able to get everything done. I think!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Today was not as frustrating as yesterday. The computers were locked down today. All the surges came in today (yeah!). Tomorrow the software will be installed. It looks like the electricity "situation" will be taken care of soon (at a cost, of course). Now maybe I'll be able to tackle the mounds of paperwork on my table during the next few days. Hmmmmm, never thought I'd be looking forward to paperwork. I'm going to go take my temperature.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Year 3 doesn't quite start til next Friday, but I feel like writing something. Today was a frustrating day. We're trying to get a brand new computer lab up and running before school starts - it's turning into a nightmare. We have all the computers (purchased by our afterschool program - thanks Mrs. K!), but some of the other hardware wasn't ordered...say surge protectors. Of course they have to be special ones. A N D we're not quite sure if there is enough electricty in the classroom we're setting the lab in to power the 35 machines! (Guess I should have been keeping tabs on this stuff.) Of course more paperwork has to be completed to get someone from the district to come out and check to see. Moral of the story: You can't be everywhere and you can't do every thing. Eventually, the kids will have their lab. It may take a little longer than I thought - but, it will happen!