There really was a post here this morning when I hit the “publish” button, but apparently everyone and everything wants to give me a hard time today.
The People’s Evidence #1: After buying a new tire to replace the one WITH THE NAIL IN IT the Low Tire Pressure light came on again.
Evidence #2: Sitting in a meeting all day with other English department chairs only serves to get me and my mouth into trouble as we can’t agree on anything. If we’re not arguing about what to teach and when, then we’re arguing about how many formal assessments to give in a year. When we discussed how long it should take to teach each story in the collection one of the other chairs mentioned that we’d all be different because of the kids. I took issue with this because I don’t like to blame students for ME not teaching.
Me: Some teachers can get it taught in 2 days and some in 4.
Her: That’s right. It depends on the kids.
Me: No. It depends on the TEACHER.
I got no where with that. It was not the time to argue that teachers are in charge of their own classroom management and it’s a age-old issue that’s usually fixed with a “Band-Aid on a broken arm” mentality.
Evidence #3: Summer classes for me starts tomorrow. Tomorrow. Where did my break go? Ask yourself this: How much do you want to hear about my fretting over taking both Law and Ethics? Because I’m obligated to finish the Reading degree, I have to take Psychology of Reading as well. Ken just may have me committed soon.
Some of it was on a weekend full of graduation festivities (With 8 more to go – we know too many people and will be broke after putting cash in envelopes for these people!), the Old State Capitol Art Fair (Know what the worst sound is at an Art Fair? Breaking glass from a bag someone drops. That sucks. The best part about that is that it wasn’t me.), and lots and lots of picture taking. LOTS.
One of my favorites is here and was taken at Monica’s graduation Friday night. I needed to move up to get a really good shot of her walking across the stage and a hush fell over the crowd and this energy started buzzing around me. I looked up from fussing with my camera to see this older woman get her diploma and hear the announcer explain the cheering going on: Normally, it’s in bad form to reveal a lady’s age, but in this case it’s warranted by this little lady getting her diploma at 76 years young.
How’s that for inspiration? Check your pulse if that’s not making you grin from ear to ear right now because it’s so incredible that it’s brightening up my crap day even right now.
The defense rests.
A year or so younger than my mom… I think that is absolutely fantastic!
Now stop blogging and get yer nose back in da books… (just kidding)
I really really want to go, but think it is best to wait another year before diving into such a thing. Hopefully life will be more settled then.
Best wishes!
nelle
Unidentified coffee, no Splenda, tires, and folks who can’t decide if they are responsible for their students classroom?? I shrunk half an inch from the weight of that.
What an awesome picture of that graduate. Oh joy!
Hugs,
Hurray for you! I, too have been double-posting for a while with the intention to switch off MSN. Just can’t stand the look of their site and not having control over my own blog!
You can cheer at graduations? We nearly got kicked out when my sister graduated. We clapped and the cops came and sat beside us. When I go to school, I probably won’t even go to the ceremony since my family will not be allowed to scream “Go Baby Girl”.
Go old lady! That will be me some day walking across the stage to finally claim my masters degree.
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That’s one thing I do NOT miss about being LA Dept. Chair – those stupid high school chairs! People don’t get it that all teachers are different – as all students are different! When we are taught something new we need an Advanced, Proficient, Basic, and Novice classes because I am SICK of waiting on people!!!! Anyway, I can’t get on to one of those sites you have me. And…I need the pic of my kids from the field trip. Later….Pookie #2!
…and I don’t like it when my box is light pink! I like the dark pink….like this one!!!
P.S.
Please not that the Internet now means I am staying up later.
Good God, powdered creamer? That is just CRUEL. Sorry about the bad day. Go get yourself something yummy to drink with a pile of whipped cream on it!
I checked my inbox at Odeo.com and there wasn’t a message from you.Please try again, I want to hear how cute you sound
And can you email me please? I don’t have your email address.
You are taking how many courses? Am I ever going to hear that sexy drawl again? Will you ever again grace my inbox with your sexy presence? Do you ever come up FOR AIR WOMAN? LOL I wish I had your stamina!!!!! I looked at all the flicker pics. I want some of them, but will ask later. And I have ceased to be obsessed with your arse. After looking at the pics, I am now truly obsessed with your lips ***pant, pant,drool*** You know you love my weird Aussie self
And what kinda car has low tire pressure lights???? HUH???? And please explain what the putting money in envelopes bit is about. I kinda get that it is a gift thing. But why will you be broke after doing it 8 times? How much do you have to give? Maybe there’s a reason they invited you if you are a “big giver” ???….. Joking….. Stop looking at me like that!
Love Yvonne
Damn, does that mean it’s gonna take me another 37 years to graduate?
nelle – Nose in books begins TODAY. If I waited for life to settle even *I* wouldn’t have gone back. But take your time and do what’s right. I’ll be your cheerleader when you’re ready.
deannie – Wow. I’m glad I didn’t finish that list of griping. You’d be 2 feet tall now.
Amber – Where are you posting at besides MSN? I thought I had that bookmarked but couldn’t find it. *hisses “Come over to the dark side, Amber”
Jess – I dare those cops to sit next to me when I come down there and cheer for you! I DARE THEM. I won’t be shushed. Oh, and I’m bringing an air horn.
Pam – Yikes. You, too? I’ve got to put these on the calendar now.
Must attend graduations of nelle, Jess, Pam
Anyone else? Hmmmm?
Jen – I have no idea what you said in the first comment box. I only read the pink ones.
Elizabeth – Powdered creamer is just. so. wrong. Not. even. real. food. Sent ya a message, hon. Still working on Odeo. Who wants to send me easy directions now that I’m starting classes again? Anyone? Bueller?
Von – That’s three courses, yes, yes, no, a Buick, gift money, $50, yes. Whew. I’m tired just answering you, but your questions KILL ME. Someday I’m going to publish that e-mail you sent me about how to convert all the baking goods so you could make Margarita Bars. HIL-AR-I-OUS. I saved it.
BIg Mike – Don’t you dare take another 37 years to graduate! You’re well on your way and doing just fine!!! Do all you Aussies need me to come down under and straighten you out?
Stay. In. School. You can do it.
If you PROMISE to tone down any swearing I MUST have done, post the infamous Margarita Bars email to your hearts content. I just KNOW I said many bad words, I always say many bad words. I like bad words. I like lots of bad things now I think about it
We DO NOT have cars that come with tire pressure lights. Maybe it’s because we are on the bottom of the world…… but WE LOOK at our damn tires ROFL. Even Justin went ” They have WHAT”?
LOL. I’m smiling cause you got tired answering me, which means I FINALLY managed to make you PANT! Wooohoooo! I am gonna scare off the natives if I am not careful
Love Yvonne
I swear I felt you looking at me when you said that woman was 76 years young….for real. I don’t feel too “old” to go back anymore. I’m going. I registered for 2 generals this fall and after that, we’ll see how it goes.
Lol, Kelly. That’ll be me! You know I won’t die with less than a Master’s in SOMETHING! MSN in Nursing Informatics is sounding awfully good. Too bad it’ll take me into my 70′s to get it!
Great news on the Stats class. Did you tell Professor Prick to kiss your rosy when you walked out last day? I never…never doubted. I have more confidence in you than you do at times.
xoxox