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October 2, 2017 jumpingthewake anxiety, colleagues, first days, music, new job, stress, teaching

I decided to speak up

In my last post, I mentioned that I had gotten another job. I know what stresses me out, so I asked to shadow the teacher who is leaving for his last two days. This way I could meet the kids and see what kinds of things they're working on. This is the first time I've … Continue reading I decided to speak up

September 17, 2017September 18, 2017 jumpingthewake first days, music, new job, teaching

Restart

Since I started this here blog as a way to chronicle my return to work, I guess it's fitting that I should have to start (again) at the beginning. I'm back to square one, and BY GOLLY DARN IT ¹, I'm gonna chronicle this shit.² Knowing my track record, I'm probably going to fail. It's okay … Continue reading Restart

September 14, 2017September 15, 2017 jumpingthewake music, stress

On the Bright Side (or not)

My mother called me a "Susie Sunshine" when I was younger because I always tried to flip things around to see the good side of them. If you know me well, you know I have an equally-present "Debbie Downer" side, too. If I'm in the wrong mood, I see the potential for chaos and failure … Continue reading On the Bright Side (or not)

September 2, 2017September 2, 2017 jumpingthewake concert, first days, funny, music, stress

CITWGEATTF

When I'm tired, I love to laugh. I NEED to laugh. So, in honor of my frustrating week, I decided to start planning a "private" collection of "Concert Ideas That Would Get Even a Tenured Teacher Fired" CITWGEATTF for short. I've got four so far. I may have a fun conversation with students about hilarious … Continue reading CITWGEATTF

August 30, 2017August 30, 2017 jumpingthewake commute, first days, legalism, music, stress

Deep Breaths, Girl

Tomorrow is my first day back since 2003. Crazy, right? What's surprised me the most this last week is how much I'VE changed since then. It seems like an easy "of course you've changed--you've had four kids!" kind of moment, but it's fascinating to see the changes against a standard. Yes I've changed, but let's … Continue reading Deep Breaths, Girl

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