Hyppocrites....

Be it known that I am not trying to preach at all...but:
In a graduate level class of teachers I noted something tonight - we always talk about how to engage students and that we expect them not to engage in distracting behavior during class time. If we expect this of our students, I would then expect no less in a graduate class. I admit, I will fidget, twirl my pen, or my feet may do a little dance under the table. Even more, I may feel the need to jot down ideas that will be gone within two seconds. The behavior I speak of is more like checking your phone and texting, side conversations, and completing work that is obviously not related during class time (especially during peer presentations). Just had to write that I find this ridiculous in a class of teachers at this level of education. Ok fine, I'm not all that engaged all the time, but at least I don't make it obvious! Just something to think about.

Homework

In my quest to finish homework, I often come up with interesting yet unrelated ideas. Some relate to my views on life and how they are changing. Some are great ideas for a story or book, but must be put off till later. Well, now I at least keep an idea book, so that these are not completely forgotten. Call it a journal, but its mostly ramblings, like this - just more private.

On another note - I hope the climate of testing changes in the public school system, I feel that I have so much more to give these students than simply preparing them for a test. And I did realize that I want tolerance to be more a part of the curriculum - we preach it, but often do not practice it as teachers, and I am even guilty of it. I love reflecting though - it makes me realize my shortcomings and what I need to improve upon.

First Day - A list of what I accomplished

Today was a day filled with tasks - tasks that I was able to check off my list of to-dos.
1. Call and and schedule necessary work related appointments.
2. Finish homework without having to panic.
3. Relax and take pictures of all the animals relaxing this morning.
4. Submit my order online.
5. Renew a book and check my ILLIAD request status.
6. Catch the premier of "V".
7. Get my login for SIS.
8. Get out and vote!
9. Put away my laundry a mere 2 days after it was washed!
10. Start a blog for scrapbooking! :)

I can't believe I accomplished so much - I hope this continues, because I notice the more I accomplish, the better and more relaxed I feel by the day's end. Now, I am off to accomplish some scrapbooking ideas before they fade (or at least write them in my idea book!)
Enjoy! Good night and have a pleasant tomorrow.