Why am I so tired?... lol

I sure hope I get used to my new work schedule/ work load/ home schedule soon-- I keep falling asleep by 8pm on the couch. I was yawning by 7:30. Not good. 

That said, so far, things are okay. I have one student who is a tough nut to crack, but we'll see if I can get her on board to at least stop rolling her eyes and smirking. Ugh. Teens are sometimes a little "much," aren't they? 

That said, we seem to be off and running. Today, I have work, then PT, then I get to go home. I'm really grateful for the four day week-- having Friday off to reassess what's working, what needs to be tweaked, etc. will be good. I still need to figure out how to embed some AP Language practice into the class schedule, so maybe I'll get to figure that out over the weekend. Probably not on Friday, really: I have Holly all day. 

Which reminds me, I have got to figure out some stuff to keep her happy from 6:30-3:45. I only wish I was not so dang tired. We'll manage. Like I said, I hope I get used to the new schedule. I feel shot out of a cannon and twice as exhausted. 

This may well be why so many full time teachers take retirement around year 30, when they are eligible. I'm on 38, and the tank feels empty. 

That's what coffee is for, right?

Have a good day,

C



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