I'm pretty sure that someone somewhere is conspiring against me. I was in charge of our school-wide writing contest, which took me about 15 hours to organize entries, get them copied, get them to the judges, and then keep the judges organized. That was all going on about the same time that I needed to get the school's literary journal started, which is also a lot of work. My juniors were also finishing a big project that took me several hours to grade and I had already fallen behind on commenting to my creative writers.
I'm trying a new reading program with my READ 180 students, which requires a lot more preparation than the one we've been using, but overall, I think it is a superior program and I'm seeing a lot more enthusiasm from my students. I'm also trying out A Raisin in the Sun with my Juniors, something I haven't taught before and am starting from scratch.
Plus, I'm doing the writing class, participating in the district literacy committee, trying to make it to the bellydancing class I paid for, and ... well, you get the idea.
This is the last week of the term, so hopefully, I will be able to stay on top of things. Last week was especially hectic, but I met my goals and felt like I was able to breathe this weekend, which was especially nice because Al had Saturday off. We spent the morning cleaning up the house a bit, ran some errands, and went out to dinner. It was a pretty good day.
So sorry I haven't been blogging or commenting lately. When I am able to come up for air longer, I'll be sure to post something better!
Vegas, December 2007, The Eiffel Tower at The Paris (that's the Bellagio in the background!)
Meet the Woiwodes
- Ang and Al
- Once upon a time, Angela Jepperson went to work for Chili's. She met Al, her manager, and five years later, they got married and she magically transformed into Angela Woiwode. Al is still at Chili's, Ang has moved on to teaching high school English. They lived happily ever after with a cat (Bear), two dogs (Trillian and Thursday), two bearded dragons (Rand and Moiraine), a Ball Python (Acheron), four apple trees, two cherry trees, an apricot tree, and a pear tree...partridge coming soon.
Al and Ang, 2007
Rand hanging from his tank thermometer
Trillian and Bear
Bear sleeping in front of Rand's tank
Trillian and Thursday
Moiraine, the aerial view
4 comments:
Whoa Nelly! (one of my random and useful expressions)
Glad you at least have the random opportunity for breath.
Hope all turns out well.
By the way, what is a "voloperr"? It's your word verification. I thought something like a a French physicist.
Ang,
You might just be the most busy person I know. You are so dedicated!!!! 2 1/2 more months and then summer break. Although you will probably teach Summer School, but that is a vacation from right now. Good luck with everything.
Ang,
You are so busy!! You need a day at the spa. ;) We love you!
Man... I noticed as I was reading this that I was holding my breath! :) I hate hectic weeks, but I guess it makes you appreciate the break more huh? I am excited for more of your posts!
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