Okay, so school has once again started up for me, both as a teacher and a student. Once again, I find myself succombing to pressure and I keep hearing the Queen/David Bowie song playing over and over in my head. To say that I'm a little stressed is an understatement!
School - teaching, is always busy and hectic at this time of the year. There is just so much paperwork to get together along with testing and screening. Luckily for me, my partner in crime (the lady I co-teach with) is back this year after a scary bout with cancer last year at the beginning of school. As a result, I am definitely further along than I was at this time last year! I keep reminding myself of this fact and counting my blessings. I just hate all of the meetings and paperwork.
School - student: OH MY LORD!!!! Okay, I was stupid enough to take three classes this semester. The first one is a one hour, do it on your own agenda, just get it done by December 8th, web-class. At first this appeared to be no problem. Then I found out about my other classes. One is a Reference and Resources class, and while it appears to be okay, I'm waiting for the hammer to fall. The other class is Intro. to Technology Services. The key word for me was "INTRO". Apparently, at Mizzou, this really means "Advanced". I have to build a webpage from scratch!!! OH MY LORD!!!! I have no idea what I'm doing, no I can't use Dreamweaver, yet I have to pass this class. After our little quiz Monday night, I did feel a little bit better because I realized that I was light years ahead of the lady sitting next to me who didn't know what a cell or spreadsheet was. However, victory is somehow not as satisfying when your victory boils down to not being the most retarded individual in the class. But hey, I'll take what I get. I think they should offer this class as one "for Dummies" and count me in!
If you don't hear from me for a while, I've been buried under a pile of books and papers in some unnamed library in the St. Louis area. Send help or at least let my parents know of my demise!
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Good luck with both your teaching and your Master's program. I'm sure if there is anyone out there who is able to accomplish all of it, it is you. It'll all be worth it when your done. I can honestly say that you'll be the first person I know with three Master's degrees! Your friends are all very proud of your accomplishments and your scholarly ways make me feel like my little Bachelor's degree in Biology is minor compared to what you've done. If there's any way Sebrina or I can help you to keep your sanity throughout the school year, just let us know!
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