Let's Get it Started

Welcome to Teacher Work Week! This past Friday, I started going into my new elementary school to set up my classroom. Lemme tell ya - it is a daunting task! Whoof. I worked last Friday from 8:30 am - 8 pm and today from 8:30 am - 7:30 pm and there are STILL things to get done. I have a bunch of ideas for a classroom theme in my decorations, but I'm thinking the sixth graders might be a little too cool for that. I'unno.

I keep writing myself little notes, so I won't forget to get anything done around the classroom. So far, I've moved the desks, set up my desk, decorated bulletin boards, organized textbooks, organized an entire classroom library (oof), etc. etc. etc. And I hadn't even thought about things like setting up a phone voice mail and getting things laminated...but it's ok, I'm still right on schedule! :)

This past Friday night, I went out dancin' with Siobhan. I hadn't seen that girl in forever and it was so fun to catch up! On Saturday, I ran to Wal-mart and was one of those silly people who stocked up on water bottles, for fear of Irene. Then, I spent the rest of the day cuddling up w/ puppy Penny & watching movies. It was so enjoyable. I hadn't had a day like that in awhile. On Sunday, I visited Britt Britt & finally saw her new home and school. Then, I visited James & Jacob's family (since they now are a package deal), and we talked about our teaching jitters. I'm excited to hear how his first day of teaching fifth grade went today. We also worked on some music.

Tomorrow is a "secret activity" day in school. All I know is that we're going to be doing a team-building exercise and that we're allowed to wear comfy clothes. All I keep picturing is the episode of the Office where they have their "Beach Day." If only... But, I think tomorrow's gonna be memorable for my staff, as well. Apparently last year they went bowling. I love it.

I'm still waiting for my furniture to arrive. My dad said that everything is in the warehouse except for the sofa & 2 chairs for my living room. Guess it'll be another week or so of floor-sitting. That's ok, though. Lately I haven't had a whole lot of time to sit anyway!

Pen Pen is cute as always. She is currently behind me, chewing her bone. Maybe I have too much free time on my hands, but I could've sworn she was drinking her water to a rhythm. When your only roommate is your dog, you really notice her quirks. A resident in my building told me that Penny was beautiful and that she should be in a dog show. I thought that was hilarious, but I also felt a little proud haha. I guess we need to master "sit" and "stay" first, though.

Ok, my back is starting to hurt & I need to get a few things done before bed. But, as a quick final side note: I threw away the coon toy. It became too much of a health hazard to all.

Night Night!

And I'm Thankful For: kind co-workers :)

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This is the umpteenth blog I've started...it's kinda crazy. I think this one will stick, though, because I will have tons to write about this year.

I am currently sitting on the floor in my new apartment. The only pieces of furniture in my living room right now are my tv & Penny's dog bed. So, sitting on the floor wasn't really a preferred choice.

Penny is approaching me with what is left of her "coon" - a nonstuffed doggy toy, which formerly resembled a raccoon. I hid it from her b/c I was worried she would choke on the nearly-demolished remaining pieces of fur. She just found it and gave me a sly look as she brought it out of hiding. Oh boy. She's definitely entertaining.

Anyways, enough about my sweet dog. I'm watching Bye Bye Birdie on my new tv (which, by the way, was from pk). I think I can roll with this whole "on demand" thing. After living without tv channels for the past year, I am phased by pretty much anything on the tube.

Honestly, I am really concerned about the hazardous coon toy...

Ok. Other happenings: I'm attending a week-long orientation program for teachers who are new to my county. That translates to getting up at 6 and getting really bad blisters on my feet (which had been molded to the shape of my flip flops). The clock is telling me it's time to go to bed so I can do it all over again tomorrow.

Goodnight!

KK

And I'm thankful for: letters from kind friends <3