‘nough said

hsn is coming to you live from class.

i reeeeeeally didn’t want to come here today.  the readings for tonight were a bore, we never seem to talk about teachers as instructional leaders (which happens to be the course title), and my prof refuses to help me with my grant (simply because she ignores all emails and acts like everything will magically come together when asked in person…as if i’m a ME or something).

however, i’m here and it hasn’t been all that bad.  i’ve noticed that in life.  i usually dread going to things but end up enjoying it once i get started.

if nothing else, i’ve learned a great rule for my classroom and/or own kids, if i ere should have the pleasure.

use this one and you need nothing else.  haha

you know i’m doing homework when…

i start waxing philosophical about this and that.

here’s a quote from today’s reading from leadership and the new science: discovering order in a chaotic world

“Fragmentation is now very widespread. Not only through society but also in each individual, this leading to a kind of general confusion of the mind, which creates an endless series of problems and interferes with our clarity of perception so seriously as to prevent us from being able to solve most of them.  The notion that all these fragments is separately existent is evidently an illusion, and this illusion cannot do other than lead to endless conflict and confusion. “

~david bohm

yay!!

be excited with me!
i’ve got some happy news.

no–it’s not a job.  let’s just get that outta the way. =)

i find it somewhat ironic that i’m going for my master’s of education (a system known for teaching and testing) and it wasn’t until the third course that i came across my first test.  perhaps it’s cause we spend so much time talking about how traditional tests aren’t really that great of an assessment…but nonetheless last week, i spent 3 hours completing my first grad school test and today, i got it back.

to every thing-turn, turn, turn…

so…two days ago, i had this whole stinkin’ post ready to go and i clicked publish when the screen told me i FAILED and the entire thing was erased!   and you know the second draft is never the same as the first one.  plus, i have more pressing things that i should be doing instead of this.  ugh…boo hoo…whine.

but, i thought it worth putting there the first time so (many hours two days later…after said pressing items) i go for round two:

seasons change and i’m in the midst of a biggie.

for the first time in 24 years, the school year has begun and i’m not a part of it.
this.   is.   weird…

everyone kept saying “don’t worry!! schools do most of their hiring right before the year starts.  with 7 years experience, you’ll get a job!” and i kinda believed them.  i mean, i didn’t think it was a definite but i was still hopeful.  plus, God wanted me to be teaching, right?!  i love it and i’m good at it.  why wouldn’t he want me teaching?

well…maybe because there’s something better for me?!
last thursday, i got a text from a friend who was notified by another friend that there’s a

question:

what kind of bear is best?

study break

yesterday, i wrote a little post of randomness for you.

here it is.

I’m sitting in Starbucks doing schoolwork. I’ve been here productively reading, thinking, and typing for the better part of today’s waking hours. I can amazingly and honestly say it’s been fun times. My current class on learning theories has served up a challenging workload and stimulates thought and conversation outside of the classroom.

But right now, I break.

Full of coffee and water, I need to