|
Back in the saddle .......
....... yuppers, I'm starting back to work today. I changed grades (First to Fourth - I'm exchanging wiping tears and noses to guiding kids through pre-teen angst), changed buildings (massive overhaul at my school of 3500 students that ended up with only ONE teacher not changing their physical space), have been asked twice if I know anyhow who wants a teaching position (three folks have decided to NOT return but didn't give notice until they received their bonus on August 10th), and facing meeting a lot of 'new' teachers ('new' to the profession and/or 'new' to Asia). Not the most typical start to a school but a year that I believe will be good for me.
I'm a different 'me' than I was last year at this time. I'm grateful for the journey I'm having. Hope all of us at BFP have a great year! Deb |
Well, its that time of year ..... the HOLIDAYS are approaching! I am up to my neck in the regular school activities of guiding 54-4th graders through their paces; beginning to prepare the students for exams in late January; leading a girls club choir that will perform locally at two venues; gifting my time and supplies for several Choco-Mania parties (I have a million molds and I buy the chocolate, etc.); baking treats to share with Western co-workers in an oven about the size of a six quart bucket; and, generally trying to spread cheer wherever I can.
I love it! I'm also looking forward to a few days of R&R in Hong Kong and several :tea: breaks! Happy Holidays! Deb |
This has been the best holiday season I've had in years. My life is truly blessed! Just having a final cappuccino after a mani/pedi to end my vacation time. Not totally prepared to teach tomorrow but I do have a plan in place! Looking forward to reconnecting with my two groups of 25+ students and I'm sure they're looking forward to seeing me! The Chinese government enforced a three day break so my students are actually in school today ! To all of us who are educators, may you enjoy the little joys of teaching no matter what age they are!!
Deb :tea: |
Ahhhh......today was the last day with students until March! Oh how I enjoy having a break from them for awhile! Next week is four days of prepping for next semester and cleaning up the classroom. It will be so nice to go in and leisurely work through piles of sorting and filing, creating and displaying, chatting with co-workers and being able to finish a complete sentence (never mind a complete thought) without the interruption of a 4th grader. Then a few days rest at home and I'll be off to reconnect with my Thai 'family'. I see plenty of sunshine and Tom Yum in my future! lolol For now, I'll go back to sipping :tea: . Only 12 more sleeps until I leave!
Deb |
Catching up....
4 semesters - 26 days! Looking forward to the next stage of my life
|
The Final Countdown
Year 29 is done! One more and it's retirement time!
😬 |
|
ZOOOOM!
The year is flying by...I love what I do but I am SO ready to do me - take time to decompress, relax, and enjoy life ...
|
I wish there was a gay educators group in my area. I have looked for one but I can't find anything. Probably because we are all too tired to start one! :lol2:
|
| All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:26 AM. |
ButchFemmePlanet.com
All information copyright of BFP 2018