I believe it's the sun. I just saw it peak through the thick layer of gray clouds that have been hanging around all weekend.
It has been the 5 D's around here lately. For those of you who don't know what the 5 D's are - damp, dank, dark, dreary and dismal. It's a term the local weather "gurus" use here in the winter to describe the weather.
While I love rainy days, I don't particularly care for days (weeks) on end without any sunshine. I get cabin fever.
I suppose I should just suck it up because it's gonna be this way until at least March.
Hmmm...may I should invest in one of those SAD machines. You know...the ones that simulate sunlight.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Change is blowing in the wind...
Things are getting ready to change at work. I'm not sure how it's all going to shake out.
In September, I took over the position of Computer Aide. I really enjoy it. Not only do I get to work with the kids in the Lab, but I'm also tutoring 4th grade students in Math and Reading. It's great to see how the light bulb comes on when we work one-on-one. But I still don't want to teach full-time. :)
What's going to change is...my dear friend, who is the registrar, will be taking a leave of absence to care for her mom. This makes me very sad! Anyway, our boss is planning NOT to post the position (which I can understand not wanting to interview everyone who would put in for it), but instead pull those of us who can do certain aspects of my friend's work to cover while she's out. Mind you, in these economic times, the job security is great. I'm not sure how our boss is going to pull it off. See...we have a co-worker who likes to stir up trouble and I wouldn't put it past her to do just that. As she's not a team player and would be required to do her part.
I know that this leave of absence is a relief to my friend. She's been under a lot of stress lately and really needs to take this time to take care of herself, as well as her mom. Thankfully, she has sisters who can help out, so that not all of the care-giving falls to her.
On a happier note...my friend is going to be a grandma for the first time. I'm so excited for her and her family!!!
In September, I took over the position of Computer Aide. I really enjoy it. Not only do I get to work with the kids in the Lab, but I'm also tutoring 4th grade students in Math and Reading. It's great to see how the light bulb comes on when we work one-on-one. But I still don't want to teach full-time. :)
What's going to change is...my dear friend, who is the registrar, will be taking a leave of absence to care for her mom. This makes me very sad! Anyway, our boss is planning NOT to post the position (which I can understand not wanting to interview everyone who would put in for it), but instead pull those of us who can do certain aspects of my friend's work to cover while she's out. Mind you, in these economic times, the job security is great. I'm not sure how our boss is going to pull it off. See...we have a co-worker who likes to stir up trouble and I wouldn't put it past her to do just that. As she's not a team player and would be required to do her part.
I know that this leave of absence is a relief to my friend. She's been under a lot of stress lately and really needs to take this time to take care of herself, as well as her mom. Thankfully, she has sisters who can help out, so that not all of the care-giving falls to her.
On a happier note...my friend is going to be a grandma for the first time. I'm so excited for her and her family!!!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Back to the grind...
I went back to work today after being off for two weeks.
Ummm...it was a waste of time.
Well...not totally. I did complete some useful online training. However, the training is going to take more than one day to complete. I suppose that's what I'll do in my downtime the rest of the week. Just wish that I would've had this training long ago. I certainly would've have done things differently regarding online activities.
Oh well, live and learn.
Have a great week as we all get back into the swing of things this week - work, school, after-school activities.
Ummm...it was a waste of time.
Well...not totally. I did complete some useful online training. However, the training is going to take more than one day to complete. I suppose that's what I'll do in my downtime the rest of the week. Just wish that I would've had this training long ago. I certainly would've have done things differently regarding online activities.
Oh well, live and learn.
Have a great week as we all get back into the swing of things this week - work, school, after-school activities.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Never too old to...
learn how to create/edit your blog.
While I'm not a new blogger, I am new to creating/editing the features of my blog. I have found a website - The Cutest Blog on the Block - that has the information I need to make the changes I want.
I'm soooo excited!!!
While I'm not a new blogger, I am new to creating/editing the features of my blog. I have found a website - The Cutest Blog on the Block - that has the information I need to make the changes I want.
I'm soooo excited!!!
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