When I go too long without posting, I generally have a hodgepodge of random things to say. Like today.. I have a whole bunch of random things to mention. Bear with me. Thank you.
* How did anyone ever live without DVR? Our DVR went berserk this week, and not only did we MISS American Idol (because we took our dogs on a walk and assumed the DVR would record it.. but it did not.. which was a gigantic disappointment to put it lightly. More like.. it ruined my week.. seriously), but last night because we knew our DVR was broken we actually broke down and watched LOST in real time. And, I am here to tell you THAT was a frustrating experience. Every time a commercial break came up, I would immediately grab for the remote to fast forward and would realize with great annoyance that I couldn't. Also, there were a few moments and words that we missed and I wanted to rewind to catch what we missed. But, I couldn't. Let's just say, if I had been here when the cable guy came today to replace our box, I probably would have given him a hug.
* Walking the dogs. I actually walked BOTH of my dogs at the SAME time by MYSELF the other night. It was a major victory. I have taken on the task of taming our husky as Mike has proven himself to NOT have the patience. Without fail he will give up and just let Copper take the lead.. which is a really bad idea. So, I have taken on the role. I never wanted to walk him before, not because I didn't have the patience, but because I didn't have the strength. Copper IS stronger than me. But, I discovered that if I put the leash up higher on his neck it gives him less control and me MORE control. So, that's what I've been doing. After yesterday, I realized I will probably need to wear gloves from now on because I got terrible rope burn on my hand from restraining my husky as he tried to balk and run off from fear of a skateboard, kids on bikes, etc.
* I have begun a countdown until the end of school. Literally. On the board in my classroom I have written "17 School Days Until Graduation". I know that theoretically it's a really bad idea, because having a countdown like that can only really cause the students to get a bad case of schoolitis. But, the truth of the matter is that I don't really care. I'm not doing it for them. I'm doing it for me. For my own sanity, I need to know that there is an end in sight to this school year.
* And when next year begins I have no doubt that my countdown will begin immediately. Because, I have already promised myself that next year will be my last year as a teacher. At least, as a teacher at that school, possibly a teacher forever.
* I cannot wait for summer vacation! I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait!
The End.
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