Tiring Jobs

I haven't updated this in a long time. I've been working a lot to plan my unit (which is starting it's second week today), grade papers. Last unit our kids wrote short mystery stories and I have to say, a large portion of them were VERY good. Many kids did well, but some were seriously outstanding.

My unit is about memoirs and so far we've done a timeline, as well as some lessons on values to connect to events. It's going very well. Soon I need to videotape a lesson of mine and watch/reflect it. I'm on top of everything in my classroom, but it's the stuff for my university that I'm behind on. We're almost done though and it's insane. I graduate in a month- ONE MONTH. Well, and a few days.

I also moved, though not far. My house is a big mess because I'm so tired and rarely finish unpacking and putting things where I should, but it's nice. I have a dining room table to sit and grade things on, and a bathtub which has become my best friend this semester.

It's going great. I'm tired and there are occasional problems in class, but for the most part I can't even imagine being done and leaving. I can't wait to find another job, though. Here's to hoping!