Ahhh… It feels SO good to be teaching again. What a great class today – there were some very teachable moments and some huge learning experiences for those who presented. I think they’re getting feedback that’s useful and that they’re understanding and owning so that’s a good thing. I’m trying to tailor this class to [...]
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September 15, 2009
Lack of Focus
Week 2 has only just begun and I already feel like we’ve been at this for a million days now. The newbies have arrived, the classes are in full swing, papers are being printed, coffee is being consumed by the tank-full and yet, I really don’t care about any of it this time around. I [...]
September 1, 2009
The Freak Out List
10. course outline still *in progress* but will finish today
9. neck & shoulder still bothering me (I suppose carrying a 20lb backpack to work today didn’t help)
8. not being able to go to the gym or play saxophone due to stupid neck and shoulder
7. asbestos removal going on beside me – I know it’s safe [...]
August 24, 2009
And it begins…
Earlier today I was walking across campus near a mother, father, and who I would overhear to be their about to be graduate son. The mom commented on how wonderful it must feel to be done with this school stuff for good after so many years. They went on to figure how many years it’s [...]
June 26, 2009
Wanted: One Shiny Nose Due to Grindstone
As of today.. I’m going to really kick things into high gear. I am – and I know this to be totally true – thee biggest slacker in the world. I’ve met some people who were procrastinators but me? I’m the queen. It’s confession time: I have a week left until Chicago and I’m just [...]