Up for the challenge
Our school is on trimesters so I got a new batch of kids on Monday. I had been warned about my 6th period class b/c they are kids who are low academically as well as immature. I have turned it into my personal quest to turn these kids around by the end of the school year. Yesterday went fairly well so I actually got a little cocky, thinking that it was going to be a piece of cake. Today I was humbled. I let the kids choose their seating chart and as long as it works they get to keep it. Some classes have actually been able to sit by their friends for the entire trimester. This class lasted less than 5 minutes. I’m a bit worried b/c I have to go to a meeting out of the building tomorrow and they’ll be with a sub but we talked today about my expectations. They don’t know this but if a kid misbehaves I’m going to make each child call their mom (I hate the term “guardian”) and explain exactly what they did wrong plus the regular consequences. Like I said, good thing I like a challenge.
I was able to fit in another 90 minutes at the gym, lots of cardio and weights for my lower body. I have been experimenting w/the levels on the elliptical. What level do you guys use? I’m not even sure how far up it goes.
Days on plan this month: 7
Progress toward workout goal: 193/250
Brseay, thanks for your comment on my post. I actually have been looking at the balances, paying down (almost done) our debts, but I still don’t feel like we have a plan, and still get so scared about it.
Oh well - this is YOUR comment for YOUR blog! I like your idea of having a kid call their mom. Yeah, “guardian” is so p.c..
I have been using level 6 on the elliptical at work - I usually set it for cardio, enter my weight & age and 30 minutes and it wants me to meet a 138 heart rate. I increase that to 145, sometimes more. Sticking with this, I’ve dropped my blood pressure. Good for you for staying with it dear lady.
Hi! How are your miles coming for the big Slump Buster Challenge? I am at ZERO MILES on DAY 2 OF 5. So not cool! I think I’ll go look at my scary swimsuit photo now in order to motivate myself for tomorrow.