Exhaustion

I'm totally exhausted. Almost too exhausted to sleep. What a day. I barely had time to "use it." The bathroom that is. Lots to do. I'm hoping to get intersession done this week so I can start on tutoring. But I have to figure out how to squeeze Butler's elementary kids into our intersession. I've agreed to take a few of Butler's kids. Not sure if I should have done that. Intersession is such a pain. It really is. The budget survey went out today. I've been putting that off for weeks. Definitely not something I'm looking forward to dealing with and I'm sure Glenda feels the same way. We definitely need to make cuts...actual positions must go. The question...which ones? It's like deciding which limb to cut off...hard decision to make. It's not right, we shouldn't have to make these cuts. It's a shame.

Kids are funny...sometimes...

As I was visiting fifth grade classrooms this morning, two funny things happened. Funny thing number one happened in Mr. C's room. I purposely sat kind of close to my very good friend Marcus. I think I sat a little too close for his comfort. He said to me, "Ummm, Mr. Garcia, not to offend you or anything, but you're giving me goosebumps." I felt like saying back to him, "Well, after all the headaches you've given me, you're lucky you're only getting goosebumps." But I didn't. Too funny. Funny thing number two happened when I was passing room 70. A bunch of Michelle's kids were going back to class after Read 180, I was right behind them. One of the kids was shaking his booty and having a good 'ol time. He had no clue I was right behind him. It turns out he wasn't just shaking his booty at me, he was actually doing some sort of dance. When he realized I was behind him he quickly scampered to the ramp and covered his head with this hoodie. Too funny. He was mortified. I whispered to him, "You never know where I'm going to turn up. Huh?" I saw him later at lunch and he gave me a huge grin. Too funny. I need to get out of the office more.

Oktoberfest

This weekend I went to Big Bear's Oktoberfest with some friends. It's the one weekend a year I'm not at school. I know, sad. The weather was beautiful. The bratwurst was delicious. The beer was good and I don't even really like beer. I'm not a drinker. I prefer diet coke with lime and coffee. I know, sad. It's a hoot watching all the old folks do the chicken dance and carry around their jumbo cups of beer. I was a bit disappointed though. I didn't get a booze wristband because I look older than 35. That is just wrong. I wanted to tell the guy handing out the wristbands to take another look, but I didn't. I didn't get frisked this year. Usually I do. I always get mad because I suspect profiling. I kind of missed it. The friends I go with usually don't get frisked and they are way more thug looking than I. Well not really, they actually look like Swedish tourists. It was so nice to get away to such a beautiful place with people you love. I'm looking forward to next year's Oktoberfest! Hopefully I'll get a wristband and frisked.

Help!

I'm about to eat a whole bag of Stacy's Simply Naked Pita Chips!!! Someone stop me!!! Too late.

Two in a Row

Wow...two posts in a row...nice. Eval conferences are over...nice. Interesting that a lot of people chose the formal observation route. I was a bit surprised. But that's ok. I'm glad a few people are choosing to blog. Nice. I hope those who are blogging find it reflective and fun. I love it! I do have to watch myself though...I have to make sure a cuss word doesn't show up. That would be so sad. You never know who's reading the posts. Speaking of wanting to cuss. This afternoon Lili and I met with a parent who doesn't want her kid bussed to an eastside school. We have told this parent a million times that we're full, we have no room, blah blah blah...that the kid has to take the bus to a school that has room. She'll have no part of it. She was so rude and disrespectful. She sat there telling us how she knows how to manipulate the system to get her kid to the school that she wants. Of course we had to sit there and listen to this nonsense. So frustrating. I just wanted to scream "S$#@ THE %^&K *P AND MAKE SURE YOUR KID IS ON THAT BUS TOMORROW! Have a nice evening." Then we have wonderful parents who are so supportive and kind. One of our very visible parents baked me a Spongebob cake for boss day. They are just the best people. Speaking of boss day...thanks to everyone for making it such a nice day. The super star office staff and rec staff and all the wonderful teachers...thanks so much for your kindness. It was so nice to have a few minutes to eat a real lunch with real people. What a treat. I RARELY get to eat a real lunch that lasts more than five minutes. I know, sad. But I must protect the milk. Some things are way more important than me having lunch. I felt so guilty sitting in my office with some of my favorite people eating lunch. I know, sad. Anyway, thanks to everyone for a great day. Time to go tread. Ick.

Where's e?

Wow. Can't believe it's been almost a month since I've posted. So sad. So bad. I guess I've just been so busy and so tired. Mostly just tired. So many exciting and juicy things have happened these last three weeks...too bad I forgot everything. I have a horrible memory. It's a miracle I can remember peoples' names. It's a miracle I can remember to put socks on in the morning. Last year, one Saturday morning, I actually left my apartment wearing two different shoes...oh yes, two different shoes. Imagine how horrified I was when I looked down. I only noticed it because I was walking kind of weird. That's scary. Today was a pretty calm day. It's nice having Matt back. It's always good having the extra back up. Eval conferences went well. Looks like five or six people will blog. Very nice. I told them they could rip me on their blogs if they wanted to. I would bust out laughing if someone actually did that on their blog. But then I would lock myself in my room and cry for hours. I have my goals conference with Jill on Friday. I think I have everything ready for that. It's always a stressful time for me. Always. I don't know why. Jill is so calm and reassuring. Anyway, I'll be glad when that's over. The last three weeks have been very stressful. A couple times I really thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown. This weekend I'm going to Big Bear with friends. Can't wait for that. It's Oktoberfest! Bring on the bratwurst and streudel! I love Big Bear Oktoberfest. It's hilarious watching the old ladies with their GIGANTIC steins of beer. Usually when we go, there are a couple of busses of old folks on a day trip from the home. You should see the chicken dance. Maybe I'll take a picture and have Mr. C help me post it. Please don't get the wrong idea...I LOVE old folks. In fact, I work very closely with many "seniors."