Sunday, August 31, 2014

Currently September

It's been awhile since I coveted Currently on my blog and now is about time!  With the coming of September, this means I have already been in school for a month...whaaaaaaa?!  We finished our 4th week of school this past Friday and it already feels overwhelming.


Listening

We are settled in for the night after being out all day on our much needed date day.  So, this means one of our three kitties is sleeping soundly between the two of us on the couch.  The UFC fight was a PayPer View fight and we couldn't watch it till tonight...plus, both of us didn't really want to see it badly enough because the main card was changed when one of the fighters didn't make weight and had to drop out.  I may be speaking Japanese to some out there at this point...but we enjoy it!  :-)

Loving

I've said this a ton to so many friends and on Facebook in the last few weeks.  But it really is nice to be a teacher since we get to start all over each school year.  This means we can take the time to figure out what to change, improve on, or keep the same each summer. 

Thinking

I posted this on Facebook yesterday...

Sure I could do some swimming or barbecuing tomorrow...but I have a HUGE to-do list of things I haven't been able to get done in the last couple weeks.  In fact, my hubby came to my classroom with me today (on a Sunday) to help me scan and put away about 50-60 new library books that have been sitting at the back of my classroom since the week before school started.  Sigh.  This is the life we lead.  

Wanting

So speaking of which, wouldn't it be nice to have a 3-day weekend every week?  How many of us say this every time we have a 3-day weekend though.  

Needing

Only educators could really understand the enormity of how hard it is to readjust to life with a paycheck again.  The first couple months are always a time to play catch up.  That is all I really have to say about that.  Know what I mean?

3 Trips

I've been lucky to do a lot of traveling, when I was younger, so my list probably looks different than most.  On the other hand, it was really hard to pick just 3 places because I was bit by the travel bug a long long long time ago.  Out of the 10 countries I've visited in Europe, I'd love to go back to every single one of them.  But I didn't get to visit Spain on my two trips to Europe in my 20s, so that is a place I definitely want to go some day.  My hubby, the pitmaster, has been to Austin, Texas a couple times and there are so many cool places I want to be able to go...including several of the famous BBQ spots like Franklin's.  Enough said there.  I have been to France, but didn't really enjoy Paris at all. But I would absolutely love to go to the Riviera to hit up the awesome beaches and scenery.

Join up with Farley and a ton of other teachers for a Currently linky party here.

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I found your post through currently. I can definitely relate to and love the ability to reflect on what worked and what didn't during the summer and the chance to start over every year. I too have a long to do list. I can relax somewhat, but definitely spending a lot of time planning for the upcoming week.
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Thanks for visiting! Our lists never seem to end.
I love getting to start fresh each year! Also, just got done with my stack of papers to grade! I was in my room all day...SWEATING...working on things, and will be back in tomorrow, too. Hmph! I hope I can stop going in so much on the weekends soon...yea right!

I would love to go anywhere in Europe! I was born in Germany, but only lived there til age 5, so I didn't get to appreciate it. Would love to go back someday!

Lindsey
Thriving in 3rd
L. Paull Designs for All
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Germany is so huge! We visited two different spots on my trip and I still feel like we barely scraped the surface. Best of luck with trying to stay out of your room on the weekends. I try to tell myself...it doesn't matter how late I stay or how often I come in...I'll never get everything done. Sigh. Thanks for visiting!
I was a 5th grade teacher for over 15 years...now I teach science K5. I needed a switch and I love the change. I checked out your science posts, it looks like you might use FOSS, variables and simple machines are two kits we use. I am working hard to help the variable unit, it is a little weak, but I am finishing it up next week. That is our first unit of the year. I love new starts. I feel like I got a new one when I was able to teach science. It is truly refreshing. Good luck this school year! Love your favorite books, Carrie. I won't see the Giver, loved the book way too much!

Renee at The Science School Yard
If you find that money tree, please let me know! Good luck getting all of your tasks accomplished!
I couldn't agree more about a fresh start. I took my first summer break in nine years, and now I know why we have them. I feel optimistic and rested coming into this new school year. I wish you nothing but an amazing year!

Marcy
Searching for Teacher Balance
Thanks for sharing! I found your post through the Sept. Currently. I'd love a 3 day weekend every weekend too. But, I'd probably fill it up and then be wanting a 4 day weekend. Ha!
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Hey you! Long time no see. Sorry I have been rubbish about getting back on Kik. With moving and setting up a new house things have been crazy. Instead I will continue to stalk your blog and comment.

I agree. Three day weekends every week. One day just for recovering and then the other two for fun shtuffff. I really really really want to go back to England. Brighton in particular. Most of the YouTubers I watch have moved there.

I can't wait to see pictures of your classroom and what you a re up to this year.

Sincerely,

She
I found you on Currently and am your newest follower.

I LOVE that we start fresh every year. I love seeing my kids from the year before, but a fresh batch of kids means I can tweak what didn't work the year before. It means those activities that I love I can pull back out and use them again.

I hope you have a great year!
Ryan
The Disneyfied Teacher

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