I've been wanting to blog for a few days now, but with the 2 week Winter Break I just couldn't quite find the time to even crack open my precious Macbook. The last week of school before Winter Break is all a blur now. I just remember browsing for hours on the Netflicks website for "educational" films that would allow me an early vacation, but I couldn't justify watching Shrek, P.S. I Love You, or the Sex and the City movie to administration.
Anyway, 2008 went out with a refreshingly uneventful bang. I just wanted to get through the last few school days of the year without any drama. Mission Accomplished and I even got some gifts. I can't lie, the best part of teaching are the gifts. Christmas cards, Starbucks gift cards, and cashmere gloves are enough to make a 1st year, overworked teacher cry. Not to be overemotional, but I just wasn't expecting any gifts. I've been a hard ass, uptight, and short with my students more times then I would like to admit. I'm ashamed of my behaviour at times and often want to explain my crankiness on lack of sleep, little pay, too much paper work, and an administration that wants me to take on another class.
But enough with the past. The start of a new year is magical. It's the wiping of the slate, the start of new possibilities, and a way to graciously start over with out looking like a quitter. Some of my new years resolutions are to leave work no later than 4.30 at least 3 days a week, exercise, read more, and not to stress over the things I can't control... be happy with mediocre (at times).
I'm really hopeful for the rest of the school year, but can't wait for the summer break :)
Ms. P.
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