I am taking a few minutes while waiting for a study group to do some actual blogging. The semester ended last week. I really didn’t think I would survive, but after several days off from school, endless nights working/eating at bambinos, and a few weeks off from the gym, I’ve gained 62 pounds, an A in one class and what I am sure will be my first B in the other. I’m a little disappointed, but am dealing with the fact that I’ve had pretty mitigating circumstances this semester and that I’m lucky to have made it through at all.
For a few days I started to feel relieved and like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulder. But then I realized I still have 16 days of first grade (which include a lot of grading and scrapbook making), a huge comprehensive exam for my master’s program to study for and take, 50 hours of work with parents/children for my project, and a 90 page paper to write. I may have additional nervous breakdowns in the future.
Among all this, I am applying for teaching jobs in Canada. I’ve decided since Idaho doesn’t seem to value teachers, I need to move somewhere that does. I’ll have my master’s in July, but instead of a $6,000 increase, I’ll be getting a $2,000 decrease in pay. That is just not right.
To top everything off I have been sick since Monday. And a sick, stressed out teacher in May leads to very little patience left for six and seven year olds.
Oh, and it snowed today.
Do I have the worst life ever yet?
On a more positive note, I am very excited and happy about the fact that as soon as school gets out, I am heading to Canada to get my paper, diet, and exercise all under control, without any distractions. And I’ll be surrounded by my family, which instantly increases my level of happiness!
3 comments:
WOW!! HANG IN THERE! The count down is defiantly on! You can do it!!! You are incredible! I do not blame you for wanting to feel valued and appreciated-- $2,000 more!? Yeah right! You did NOT do all that work and 90 page paper for $2,000! Ewww that makes me mad!! But I won't get started on that! GOOD LUCK!
well...I will be a distraction..but I promise I wont make you eat bad things..instead of movies and timbits we will have movies and..Carrots, have alot of those. Sorry but I wont give up the creamies, no chance ;)
You will be missed in Idaho! But whatever makes you happier! And yes, Idaho does not seem to realize how great their teachers are! Hang in there! You can make it!
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