Newtown.
Boston marathon.
Cleveland.
Oklahoma.
I can't do anymore. I'm a news junkie. I never understood, until today, how people want to tune out the news, or turn it off.
Then I saw this video of kids outside an elementary school in Oklahoma screaming and crying. Was it just minutes after the tornado? It looked like it. And the cameraman was there, already, and just filming it. It made me sick to my stomach. Put the fucking camera down and help the kids find their families.
For the first time in my life, I can't watch the news.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Operation Procrastination
If there was a DSM IV diagnosis for procrastination, I'd have that diagnosis.
What IS it? I've read about procrastination and tips and tools for dealing with it, and still I do it.
Case in point: I've had billing/invoices I've needed to do for a couple of weeks. I originally said I wanted them done by May 6.
It's May 15 and I just got them done.
I feel like I can breathe.
I think of all the time I spent thinking about them for the last 10 days and I want to VOMIT. It's such a huge tremendous waste of time. To worry about stuff to do. What IS that? Why not just DO it?
And to be clear, I am talking about an activity that I should do SO I CAN GET PAID MONEY. If that's not motivation, I don't know what is.
It's one of my least favorite characteristics.
What IS it? I've read about procrastination and tips and tools for dealing with it, and still I do it.
Case in point: I've had billing/invoices I've needed to do for a couple of weeks. I originally said I wanted them done by May 6.
It's May 15 and I just got them done.
I feel like I can breathe.
I think of all the time I spent thinking about them for the last 10 days and I want to VOMIT. It's such a huge tremendous waste of time. To worry about stuff to do. What IS that? Why not just DO it?
And to be clear, I am talking about an activity that I should do SO I CAN GET PAID MONEY. If that's not motivation, I don't know what is.
It's one of my least favorite characteristics.
Monday, May 13, 2013
So, YOU'RE the lawyer
Had my matching event with my lead teacher event on Saturday. It's like speed dating to try to find a good match for your lead teacher for the program, the teacher I'll be working with full time Aug-May in their classroom. We got 4 minutes per person, about 15 people.
The title of this post is what almost every potential lead said to me.
I liked almost everyone. One teacher I did NOT like; she talked about herself for the entire 4 minutes, and it was all about how great she is. No thank you.
Also, there are some placements that are in middle school and high school, and I don't want middle or high. I want elementary.
One woman - I really liked her subject area - she teaches k-2. I like that age group. BUT I don't think she is a right fit personality wise. She seems really....calm and proper. I am not calm OR proper. She reads the bible.
And yes, I'm looking at location. Denver is a big district, and there are some schools near me and some 45 mins away. They said that shouldn't be a factor, but it is. Sue me.
I really connected with one woman. I have a girl crush on her. I also like the lead teachers who have children. I think there is a fundamental difference between teachers who are parents too. I want those people to teach me how to teach.
I also learned if I get one C, I will be terminated from the program. I think I got a C in high school. I didn't in college or law school, so that should be ok, but it was nervewracking. Saturday was also the "ways to get kicked out of the program" talk.
Also, I had a fantastic night out with my husband - yes, that one - on Friday. We saw Kathy Griffin, and went out to dinner and it was fun and lovely. And I even had a very good Mother's Day. My husband is not so good at the big days, see last year's birthday, but this one turned out very very well. My oldest made me a card - with really beautiful artwork - and I cried. And my 2 year old gave me lots of hugs and laughter.
The title of this post is what almost every potential lead said to me.
I liked almost everyone. One teacher I did NOT like; she talked about herself for the entire 4 minutes, and it was all about how great she is. No thank you.
Also, there are some placements that are in middle school and high school, and I don't want middle or high. I want elementary.
One woman - I really liked her subject area - she teaches k-2. I like that age group. BUT I don't think she is a right fit personality wise. She seems really....calm and proper. I am not calm OR proper. She reads the bible.
And yes, I'm looking at location. Denver is a big district, and there are some schools near me and some 45 mins away. They said that shouldn't be a factor, but it is. Sue me.
I really connected with one woman. I have a girl crush on her. I also like the lead teachers who have children. I think there is a fundamental difference between teachers who are parents too. I want those people to teach me how to teach.
I also learned if I get one C, I will be terminated from the program. I think I got a C in high school. I didn't in college or law school, so that should be ok, but it was nervewracking. Saturday was also the "ways to get kicked out of the program" talk.
Also, I had a fantastic night out with my husband - yes, that one - on Friday. We saw Kathy Griffin, and went out to dinner and it was fun and lovely. And I even had a very good Mother's Day. My husband is not so good at the big days, see last year's birthday, but this one turned out very very well. My oldest made me a card - with really beautiful artwork - and I cried. And my 2 year old gave me lots of hugs and laughter.
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