It's Been A While

OK, so it's been a long time since I've updated anything or even checked on the posts of others. That just part of summer I guess. I’m working in my third UFL course and learning more things to put to use next year. So far each class has had things to offer, and some things that may not find their ways into my routines. At least I’m getting new stuff to try though. When I started, I decided that I wouldn’t be one of those who does the same things year after year without change. I decided if that occurred it would time to move on to another career. The other reason for me stop will be when it stops being an enjoyable job. If I’m not having fun, it’s really tough for those who count most to have a good experience.

To me that’s one of the main things summer accomplishes. Recharge, learn and get little relaxing in. My family was in before the 4^th and we had a great time. It’s just too bad that the economy in this area is a bit depressed so the family is pretty spread out to keep working.

After the week of family, I spent most of the week of the 4^th at our little cottage(with working restroomJ). I actually did literally nothing for nearly an entire day. Woke up, went for a walk on the lakeshore, took a short trip in the boat around the lake and then just sat on the dock….that was the entire day, other than lunch and dinner. That felt really good, but I doubt that I could do it often, but one day was enough.

With about half of the summer in the bag, it’s time for me to get more serious about preparing for the coming year.

I’m looking forward to using the new CenterPoint system and implementing what I’ve learned over the summer, but need to get moving a bit faster on this. This year will be entirely new, which keeps things interesting. I just never intended to change so much all at once. That’s a bit of a stressor. I’ll work through it and will hopefully have a stronger course for the change. I’ll have better teaming potentials, room for changing rooms with the other teacher in the science lab etc. The possibilities are endless…should make for an interesting year!

I hope the summer has been good for all of you and that you have the opportunity to do something you’ve always meant to do, but haven’t yet. Last year it was wakeboarding for me…this year it was walking to Canada(OK, don’t be too impressed, it was just walking across the bridge and it costs 50 cents to get back into the country hmm free to leave but pay to get back interesting) and seeing the falls from places I hadn’t been…thanks to a brother living in the area and knowing more than me. There might be other things, but we’ll see.

I’ll try to keep up a bit more frequently!

Good luck.