New Record!

I set a new personal best last night. Didn't get to bed until 330am! And once I got there, math formulas kept flashing in front of my eyes, so I couldn't sleep.

But, it seems the more tired I get, the better my lessons become. My associate stopped and pulled me aside this morning during class. I thought I had done something wrong, but he just had me take a step back and just look at the class...they were all (minus one or two) happily working on in their groups. Maybe the key to success is to be barely sane/ functional.

Riddle

What's tired, yellow with red spots all over...ME! Very, very sleepy. Anytime I sit down after 5pm, there is a high risk I will blackout and fall asleep (once in the middle of taking off my socks). Spots...I was sick the other week, and was taking a medication. Apparently, I'm having a common side effect. My arms and legs are covered with little red spots, they're not itchy, but it definately gave me a bit of a scare on Thursday. Still waiting for them to go away. I would go to the doctor's office but I feel like I can't afford to take any time off right now.
First full lab with the kids tomorrow (today)! Let's see how this goes!

...truck

It feels like I've been hit by a truck...My whole body hurts. I'm guessing it has something to do with practicum, but not exactly sure why it's happening.
School seems to be going well, frantically trying to keep up with lesson planning. A bit of a break tonight because the kids have tests tomorrow. Hardest part so far is the management, trying to maintain that balance between control and not being a dictator. I think in the past 3 days, I have spent more energy on class management that I did in 3 years overseas (not saying they're out of control nuts -as no nuts are allowed in school,*rimshot*-, it's just the way the kids' self management is different). They say kids are the same no matter where they are. Yes they are, but at the same time, no they're not. Well, back to planning.

An Old Friend

I reconnected with an old friend today. I've been dying lately from all the work, and haven't been able to my laundry in a while....so I'm getting to the bottom of the pile clean clothes. This morning, I slid on a pair of old jeans I hadn't worn in over 5 years. It was like finding an old friend, back when jeans were looser and comfy. I have to say, even as I walked out the door, I couldn't help but think I was forgetting something. When I got to school, I remembered why I had stopped wearing these jeans...when I felt a breeze. Thankfully, it was in a discreet location.

Trying a New Strategy

I was studying for my test last night, doing a horrible job. I was falling asleep in my book and I was so tired that it wasn't getting anywhere. So I tried a new strategy. Instead of trying to studying until 2am, I went to bed. We'll see how it goes...