Day 93!

I am 100% thoroughly knackered after today and am happy to say to all my friends who don't believe it happens: I am going to bed!

Water and a slightly off iHome to prove my readiness to sleep!

I had a good day, it was just very long and tiring. Finally the rain held off and I could enjoy the brisk walk to work. In general, I feel like most of my students learned something today and I can see that, even though time is short, they're getting to be exposed to symbolism and complex writing and getting better at analysis. My night class students were actually really quite focused on their essays, which meant I got a ton of time to grade. I have a tiny bit left then it's to the projects.

I feel, for the first time in a while, like I can see the end of the tunnel and I think I can make it before I drown.

Day 9!

Today was a much, much better day. There was a lot of energy in the school because of carnival week and in general people were in mostly good moods.

One thing that made me happy today is represented by this photo:

This was a gift from Christmas that just proved my today point.

Today I was most happy for the support I have been receiving from people from all aspects of my life. I learn and grow from all of you.

More literally, I went to a meeting today for teachers new to the district or profession. It's part of the district course I've been in all year - this semester has a few check-in meetings. The other teachers were like angels to me because they showed that we are all struggling to keep afloat and we share both our stress and our constantly reforming optimism.

We teach because we want to make a difference. Kids need teachers that will fight for them, even if sometimes they don't want it. Seeing a similar stubborn pride in district colleagues made me smile because a district can succeed if people are willing to fight for it. I hope so, in any case.