This was an insane week, but I showed up for it. It was even that time of the month! It was me doing my best, being a good enough teacher (2 of 4 periods are lovely, the other 2 kill me), and taking time to be with friends yet still getting activity and rest. Me, at home Me, at work Me, with friends Yelp 80s … Continue reading Sunday Bests: Me at my best (at home, at work, with friends)
This is the best year yet. We’re so proud, we all wore our shirts… and joined together in happy hour. Over the weekend, I did a lot of shopping to redo my room. I spent Sunday with my little cousin, starting at Surf Cafea. We went to celebrate the 8 year anniversary of Yoga on the Beach, led by my friend/former co-worker. After more shopping, … Continue reading Sunday Bests: Year 6
Last week was the close of year 5. I remember how I wanted to teach high school in Huntington Beach, but a different opportunity came around and it has been perfect. Perfect doesn’t mean it was easy. Perfect means It’s closer to home – 20 minutes instead of 45 minutes! I came in with 12 other new teachers and we keep in touch even though … Continue reading Sunday Bests: 5 Years of Teaching and Too Much Wine
It was Teacher Appreciation Week. Where I work, we don’t get gift cards or anything from the kids, but the principal made us tacos, nachos, and I got a lovely, heart-warming list of my positive attributes from my colleagues. That, hanging out with Baron, getting a glass of wine and chit chatting with my favorite beertender, and the support of friends got me through a … Continue reading Sunday Bests: Low(er) Key
I prepared for this week last week and then took the weekend completely off to mentally prepare, and it went very well. I got through my last two IEP meetings and a full day of twelve 30-minute transition meetings and organizing them for me and my coworker, who also had twelve of his own. The process involves scheduling translators, parents, reps from the high school, … Continue reading Sunday Bests: Rest (Assured)
Last week was the beginning of a new and challenging “endeavor.” I’m teaching an extra class of some of the most difficult students at school. After our first day, my work wife and I needed a drink. But things got better fast. It’s a welcomed challenge, a wrench tossed into the routine. I’m spending more than my hour with the group too. My life-work balance is … Continue reading Sunday Bests: A Crazy New Endeavor
Work Life I’ll say it and I’ll do it with confidence: this was the BEST back to school week ever. My work wife returned this year and we’re feeding off each other. We started “Feel Good Friday” by bringing root beer floats for the staff. My new neighbors are high energy and full of ideas. Our new staff is fun and joined us at Friday … Continue reading Teaching Year 5 (Life Updates)
It’s the last month of school and tis semester has flown. Apparently, I’m the only person to be ecstatic while everyone else is worn down. Maybe it’s all my long weekends and trips. 🙂 I’m a firm believer that you should take your sick days. I’m a believer that you shouldn’t wait for retirement but live like it now. My friend commented, “I want a … Continue reading Being A Teacher (Teacher Appreciation Week)
This is my first weekend at home since… March? I was in Europe, camping, hiking (in LA so this is still considered home), in Mexico, and North Carolina. While most of it was restful, just “being” was much needed and my monthly horoscope agrees.* (Read this: The Weirdest Best Part of Trips) Aside from being out of town on the [long] weekends, I’ve had meetings and … Continue reading My Horoscope Told Me… to Rest & “Enjoy the Adventure”
I was helping a student on his science homework on net forces and the visuals reminded me how out of balance my life is this week. I was at work a lot longer than usual, planning a history art showcase (with snacks!), meeting with my team to schedule for next year, putting together the extensive paperwork for three meetings, observing teachers for my own class, getting my CPR … Continue reading Why Life is Unbalanced (and It’s Totally Okay!)
Julie in the World 