Excitement and Progress

Time for another update.   As I stare at the calendar I'm rather bummed that the end of July is approaching so quickly.    The summer camp ends next week so I'll have time off prior to the semester starting but it will feel odd to not be swamped with work.   But I guarantee I'll be back to complaining about my workload by August 24.    My energy level is still pretty elevated so my productivity at work is fabulous.   I must have been a total slug in the winter months because I'm getting a lot of positive comments from coworkers.  

I'm also pretty pleased because I'm not having such a rotten time meeting new people.   I've met a new fella that is pretty darn compatible so it's been fun getting to know each other.    I'm trying to keep my feet on the ground but it's been such a nice change.   It's really opened my eyes to situations I should not have tolerated in past years.   You don't need to sacrifice or change yourself.    I'm finally able to be myself and not worry about judgment.   It's a much needed relief.   More to come when/if the relationship progresses...

I had my second visit to the dentist for my periodontal procedure.   The first one was a delight on July 8 compared to what I went through yesterday.    They had a hell of a time getting my mouth to numb and I had to get stuck seven times.   By that point I had too much septocaine in my system and it made me super nauseated.   It would be AMAZING if I never get a cavity again or need the periodontal work done so I never need to deal with needles being jammed into my gums.

I officially received my teaching schedule for the fall.   It appears I am teaching a health methods course on MWF for elementary education majors.   I'm teaching a health methods course for secondary teachers on TR.    And I'm teaching the physical education methods class for elementary PE on MW.   I'll also run Swim & Gym again on TR afternoons.    I get to come in late on Tuesdays and Thursdays because I don't teach until 1pm on those days.    Supposedly I'll be teaching a Monday night course for DMACC and one online class.   We'll see how enrollment pans out.   Not holding my breath.  

Gavin's doing well with his job.    He worked his first overtime yesterday.   His main complaints are standing most of the day and the rash he gets from the corn stalks.    He's doing really well with waking up at 5:45am.   Most days he's actually up before me.    We are curious to see how far the job goes into August.    We'll have conflicts with football then.    Sigh.  

I guess that's all for now.   I feel like a warden today with how often I'm walking around and checking on naughty kids.    Time to make another round through the building.