Tuesday, September 23, 2003

In between taking my exercise class in the morning and the time I go to school to teach is a good time.  I feel so accomplished.  I feel that it is truly my time to do my stuff.  This morning I had a great shower, not feeling rushed or crowded or anything.  Then I (well, actually I cleaned up some poopie that the pug had deposited on the living room rug because she did NOT want to do it outside in the rain) browsed a gorgeous stationery catalog and then came down here in the basement to catch up on my blog reading.  I feel good.  I feel a little shakey, because our strength training is very difficult. Today my students will be taking a quiz on Greek and Roman Theatre.  I let them use their notes and the worksheets we did in class, and I know some students will still fail.  It is quite frustrating, but as a teacher, I do what I can to encourage them to take good notes and to pay attention.  But I can only have so much influence.  My exercise program is the first thing I've done in a long time that depends completely and wholly on me and my efforts and it feels great.  I will get out if it exactly what I put into it, and there is NO chance of failure if I set out to succeed.  It is such a good thing for a teacher to have this kind of result.  It will keep me going this year when I grade papers that could be so much better but the student didn't try hard enough.  Because I'm already seeing good results and I'm looking forward to working even harder. 11:45:44 AM    whaddya think? []

Rainy Tuesday It's raining cats and dogs outside and I don't wanna go ANYWHERE, especially not to the gym for strength and conditioning.  Today is legs and abs and I know it's gonna hurt. I overslept and have to take the kids to school, so at least I can't use the rain excuse as a way to get out of it.  I mean, I have to get out in the rain anyway now, so I might as well go work out. I'd rather lie in bed and listen to the rain.  That's one of my all time favorite things to do. 8:30:05 AM    whaddya think? []