Did you know that I am a professional juggler? ( I didn't either!) Lately, it seems that is all I am doing. Bouncing from one deadline to the next, trying to find the perfect balance of work, school, gym, me, my little animals and friends. I have not found that perfect balance yet, but I am working hard to find it.
At work, I feel like a first year teacher all over again since I am new to the grade level. THe great thing is that my kids make me soooo happy! I am so thankful for this little group of kiddos.
I could easily spend 10 hours a day for a week in my room and still not have it perfect. Most of the problem stems from my need to have it perfect. Also, because it is a new to me classroom, I am still trying to find what I need, and the optimal location for each item. Sometime this week I need to build my classroom library, move my teacher table, and clean out and organize one more cabinet and a list a mile long of little misc. items to take care of.
At school, everything is manageable..... so far. It has been kind of nice to have something that MAKES me stop working on work stuff and focus on something else for a while. I am also so proud of myself for doing several projects correctly when 7 or more students in the class misunderstood the assignment. YEA for me listening!
Gym - This summer I was super dedicated about going to the gym. Many days I was able to go twice a day. I went on the first day of school. That was August 25th people! I have not had time to go since. There goes all my hard work.
Friends - I have really been neglecting my friends lately. I get so wrapped up in work and school, that I forget to take time to laugh with my friends. On Saturday, I had a unique opportunity to volunteer at the Tarrant County Food Bank. The best part about it was that I needed to go there for a school project/research paper, AND my singles group was already planning on going there on that day! So, I killed 3 birds with one stone. I got to get the research part done while talking with other volunteers, spend quality time with some amazing friends at my church and just laugh a bunch. Also, I got to volunteer!
My Pets- They have also been neglected lately. Usually I take Copper for a walk every night, and spend time throwing the ball. Since one night each week I am gone over 15 hours, my poor dog has been acting so sad. I did however, find a co-worker that lives close and has a teenager to come over and let him out during that day.
Me - It seems like work has just consumed me for over a month. (You can probably tell from the blog. Everything lately is work related!) I am giving myself 2 more weeks of staying late and being consumed by work. THEN...... I am going to leave work at work, and leave by 4:30 4 days a week. (We will see how that goes!)
Ok, I think I am done rambling for tonight. Next blog will be 100% un-work or school related!
14 years ago
