- 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.
Hallelujah. I am pretty sure my life isn't super exciting, but I manage a couple blogs a month. That's the nice thing about having your own blog. You can blog about whatever you want; it doesn't matter who finds it interesting. Thanks to varicose veins and whatnot, I'm not a huge fan of how I look in shorts. Plus, while my legs have toned up, my stomach refuses to.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like DMACC's numbers for your classes are always on the line. I wish I had time for a part-time job this summer. I think I'm going to go ahead with my two classes, so I'm closer to done, which means a huge chunk of my money will disappear. I'm going to have to be frugal as hell.
I think you should be more social. Or, find a couple friends and spend more time with them. I'll still give you Joey's number if you want. Being more social will probably lead to more activities or active-ness. I'm sure I could manage a trip or two down there too, especially if I can hope on the wi-fi to do my class work. My mental energy was low this weekend too. I felt tired for most of the weekend. Still do. I'm supposed to work out today, ehhh. I'm not looking forward to it.