Is it summer yet?
Today was one of those days that I wonder why I teach. I walked into the building in a great mood. Not only did my hubby have a job but it’s going to be an easy 3 days. On Wednesday I have a woman coming to speak who was born in East Germany and who escaped w/her family when she was a child. Her story is fascinating, you could honestly make a movie from her life story. B/c most of the kids don’t know much about the cold war I have them research info 2 days prior to her visit (today) and then we watch a video about the Berlin Wall the day before (tomorrow). It’s really interesting stuff, especially since they get to learn about espionage, secret police, etc.
For whatever reason the kids weren’t into it. After the 1st 2 classes went poorly I double checked that I wasn’t grouchy b/c I generally don’t have bad days at school. But the hits just kept on coming. I had to remove one student from class, something that I rarely do. He acted up so much w/the principal that he’s suspended for the next 3 days. What should have been a fun, easy day turned into quite possibly the worst day of school this year. Tomorrow, before we watch our video, they’re getting their butts chewed. I am very seriously considering cancelling our speaker b/c if they can’t be bothered to take 40 minutes to learn a bit about the history of her country she doesn’t need to waste her time talking to them. The amount of respect and attention they show tomorrow will determine if they get to hear their story. I so hope that they make the proper choice b/c her story is so interesting and they will learn a lot.
The good news, though, was that all I could think of was getting to the gym after school and pounding the cardio equipment. I did 30 minutes of pilates early this morning (Kyle likes to get up REALLY early on Mondays) and then 90 minutes of treadclimber/elliptical after school. I’m only going to be able to go to the gym Tuesday and Friday this week so I really need to get as much cardio as I can while I’m there. I have to workout before school the other days.
Hope you’re all doing well, going to take a few minutes to check in.
Days on plan this month: 19
Progress toward workout goal: 238/250
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I am so sorry that you had such a rough day at school today. I think what you planned out sounds wonderful! I would love for my kids to be taught things like that. What an honor to have a speaker like that. Your a wonderful teacher. Only a few more days this week. Hang on.
Joy
Ugh, sorry today was so bad. I have no tolerance for children (I know, why do I have so many, right!?) that are disrespectful. You, my friend, are a saint.
CONGRATS to your Hubby on getting the job!!! That is such great news. He’ll be able to take a lot of pressure off you. And now you know where you want to live. So very exciting!
This book is HEART WRENCHING. I am so emotional lately, but my BFF brought it to me, so I wanted to read it. It’s a great book, and really short, so one of these nights when you need a good cry, and you want to be inspired to be a better person, you should give it a go.
After rough days, I never feel like working out…I just want to sit around and catch up on my tivo. Maybe even wallow in a bit of self pity…you are my hero!
What excellent therapy, to pound the cardio equipment! Also I imagine the endorphins don’t hurt. =D We should all do that (exercise) when stressed!
Just want to hop on and say I hope today goes better for you. I hope those students realize what wonderful teacher they have .