Still

Another year and another Labor day spent working. Only a half day, thanks to my friend, Sonia. She is working the first half of the day and I am taking the second half.  I would rather not work at all, but economically that isn't a wise idea.  As it is this month, I may be …

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GRE Study Hell

When I took the SAT and nearly all of my teacher certification test I reviewed but didn't study. It wasn't something I did in those days. I tried for the certification exams, but couldn't make myself do it. I was rewarded for my lack of preparation with passing scores.  I never had to retake any …

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My New Challenge

Thirty days without soda and so far I haven't retreated to the comforts of carbonation.  I feel better and today, my jeans glided on instead of being pulled and tugged while I contort myself into them.  I have been trying to think of what to work on for my next thirty day challenge. I want …

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Sick Day… oh Sick Day

It's Monday and I am sick. By some strange miracle, I stayed home.  A rare occurrence.  Normally, I would have pushed myself to get to school in order to do my job and be there for the students. And I would have been horrible at it. So instead I have trusted my classroom to a …

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Testing Day

Getting ready to head out the door earlier than usual for the great FCAT test.  My classroom has to be sanitized of anything which might help the students. Plus, there is paperwork, I need to complete for my  evaluation.  Oh, and then there is the mound of grading begging to be completed. The life of …

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