Time is Running Out

Yup, pretty soon the summer camp will be upon me as well as the course I'm teaching for ISU.   It's been nice having some downtime here and there.   I find it difficult to not work at times but at the same token I feel like I could have been more productive in the past weeks.   I have several tasks I need to do around the apartment and I keep dragging my feet.  I'm rather bummed that DMACC didn't pan out for me but I guess that's one evening I don't have to race back to Ankeny to teach.    It wasn't always pleasant to be hot and sweaty, race home, and get to campus on time in a presentable condition to teach.  

I'm not as confident about my staff for the summer program this year.   I would really like another life guard on staff but no one has applied for a month but I'm going to keep the job position open throughput the summer to see if someone comes out of the woodwork.    I've learned a lot in the last five years so that will help me structure the orientation I'm holding on Monday for all staff.   I've also decided to have a meeting for group leaders alone as well as a meeting for aquatic staff alone.   I'm also doing some different things this summer with the integration of more health, weekly awards for the children, and some Jump Rope for Heart activities.  

We've been cruising through Netflix at a better pace in the past months.   We watched "Her" today, which was interesting to say the least.   I hated the ending.   Not entirely sure why it got so much praise.    Next is "The Book Thief".   I have 48 other movies on my list too so that should keep us busy this summer.    I am grateful that renting DVDs has stayed affordable.   I pay $12 a month to have 2 DVDs at one time.

I've had concerns about my energy levels and my doctor has advised that I take Vitamin D in a pretty high dose for the next month and try to get more exposure to sunlight.   I'm taking 5,000 units a day to see if that helps perk me up.   Lord knows I'll need energy next week and through July.

I thought I'd have more excitement to write about but I'm drawing a blank.    But hey, at least I'm blogging regularly again!

I Hate Money

I hate it.   I thought I had finally figured out my budget for the summer and then the car acts up today.   I am so  nervous to find out what is wrong with it tomorrow.    I know I've been pretty lucky to not have car problems in  years but the timing is horrible.    It feels really odd to not have a Plan B either since I used to have another vehicle to use if mine wasn't available.   It could have been worse though.   It could have acted up when I was on the interstate.   Or even on one of the major roads in Ankeny.    I was shocked we made it to the dealership without the engine dying.   And yes I do have money in my savings account so I can pay a bill as long as it's not too outrageous.   Depending on how much the repairs cost it could significantly gouge the money I have to draw from when things get tough in June, July, and August.   I need to get my butt in gear and find a part time job.

Time for an Update?

Well I've been reminded that I haven't done much with this blog since the snow was flying in February.   In all honesty, I didn't think I had anything worthwhile to blog about.   I don't think I have anything worthwhile to blog about today.    I'll do what I do best...bulleted items in no particular order.

• The semester is over.   I was slammed with grading, which is normal but I did a better job of spreading out the tasks so I didn't have as many super late nights.   It was nice.  
• I taught an online class for high school students for the first time (DMACC).   It was OK.    I need to figure out a way to do a vocal recording of a lecture on the online site, I think that would have helped those students.   The class turned out to be a bell curve with grading.    One kid bombed it, most were average, and I think two ended up with As.   
• I'm supposed to teach two classes for DMACC this summer.  Not holding my breath as enrollment is super low.   I'm expecting an email early this week from the deans at Boone and Ankeny to tell me that I'm not teaching for them.   (Just checked enrollment while working on this and my class sizes are even smaller....sigh.)   It irritates me as DMACC is usually the source for my car payment and anything that Gavin needs.  
• I am SO unhappy with my current appearance.   I had to by some shorts this weekend so I had nice summer wear for the youth program.   I was pleased with the selection but not thrilled by how I looked but I haven't have clothes that cooperate with warm weather.    Maybe if I get my ass in gear, they'll get loose over the summer and I'll be happier.  
• I meant to attend a Weight Watcher's meeting this week.   I came home early on Wednesday and dozed off and when I woke up, it was too late to attend.   Completely forgot about an option on Friday.   Sigh.   Maybe this week.   I am always tired lately.   I can understand that though as my mental energy is zero.    It connects to physical energy.  
• Now that it's nice out, I'm realizing how much I like the location of our apartment.   It's usually beautiful when the sun is setting and living so close to a lake with a walk/run path is nice.   I should probably use that walk/run path huh?  
• I've been trying to be more social.   I've made some realizations this semester in regards to those I work with.   I really don't want to hang out with many of them outside of work.   I've noticed that a lot of them with small children hang out (thanks Facebook) so I don't even get asked to many things anymore.   I've also noticed that a lot of people talk about work and research during social events.    Meh...that's the last thing I want to discuss.  I have other people I've become friends with in Ankeny and Des Moines but I'm usually not motivated to go out.   Not super interested in bars and those scenes.  

OK, that's enough random things for now.    Going to try and blog at least once a week.    Hopefully that will help me get my butt in gear for the goals I have this summer.