*Monday's are probably the worst at work for teachers. Not only are they met with students who simply do not want to be there based on the mere fact that it is Monday, but we also have meetings until 5pm every Monday. I'm not saying they're not useful, simply commenting on the fact that after arriving at work at 730, most teachers staying until about 6pm or later on Monday's, simply because we were unable to get work done between the hours of 3-5. Ouch. Last night I dragged myself home, made dinner, cleaned my kitchen, planned for my year 12 lesson today, spoke with Adam for an hour, and then dragged myself to bed, all by 930pm. I feel a bit like a child or an elderly woman, falling asleep at 930 in the evening. And yet, I suppose it's to be expected when you're working 11 hour days most of the week (that is what comes with being a teacher--I knew this going into the profession). Regardless, I still manage to have a life outside of school, what with frisbee, running, my wonderful boyfriend, and spending quality time with friends; I suppose when you're in this situation, you just have to. There's no room for 'I'm too tired' or 'I've had a long day' because, let's face it, everyone works, and everyone puts in fairly long hours as well (regardless of their occupation). Yes, there are times when I just simply collapse, and that's just how it is; however, I think that if I were to let the fact that I'm tired after work get in the way of me taking part in a variety of activites after work, I would have very little social life left. It's nice to know, a good year and a few months into teaching, that I've found my happy medium.
*This past weekend Adam and I ran our 5K with all the tree huggers around London (the charity was for planting trees in and around the London area--so I'm not kidding when I say 'tree huggers'). We did it in 30 minutes, but that was only because I had to stop and walk a bit--my stomach began cramping up and that pulled us behind. To think I could have done it in about 28 minutes--there is always next time! My next race is the half marathon in MK (though that's not until March). This year I'm planning on 2:10:00 instead of 2:17:00.
*Paris this weekend! Ever since I was taken to Paris by my grandparents back when I was a sophomore in college, I've always wanted to go with someone I loved (of course I love my grandparents! I'm talking about a significant other). This weekend is going to be simply wonderful; I can tell already. A lovely 4 star hotel, during a brisk autumn weekend, in the City of Love! It's almost too romantic that I'm feeling a bit nauseous ;) (Just kidding of course).
*I have a few pictures to put up here with my new camera from this past weekend. I think I'm going to start putting up pictures into an online photo album (only pictures that come out really well). And speaking of pictures, I am going to (hopefully) have a wonderful photo op this summer when I travel with Adam (and I believe a few other people) from England to Mongolia by car to raise money for people in Mongolia (clean water, better educational facilities/supplies, medicine, etc.). You can check it out here. I'm so incredibly excited!
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