Get the ball rolling

An assortment of random information/stories to get the blogging-ball rolling again.

Touched base with an old high school friend the other day, which was really wonderful, as I hadn't talked to her in ages and ages. We weren't super close, but she's a kind soul, and we've had a nice exchange of e-mails.

Tomorrow is the trimester fair, where our students display the projects they've been working on throughout the trimester. I put up all of my students' projects today, and my room is beautiful and full of accomplishment. I'm proud of the work we've done.

Funny school story: Last week, one of my students was making a poster of his "dairy farm," for which he had "bought equipment" the following week. "You still need to draw the tractor, and wagon, and pick-up trucks," I told him.
"They're there...they're invisible," he replied.
"Oh...well, tell you what. I won't make you draw them again, but could you just trace over the invisible ones so I can see them a little better."
(*Score one genius point for me.)

Next week, we get new work schedules -- new kids, new classes, new projects -- which I am looking forward to with equal parts trepidation and excitement. More work, but at least something different.

Andy is leaving me for Thanksgiving. I am sad to have him gone, but happy to have the apartment to myself. Also, I am making myself Thanksgiving dinner anyway. So there. Thank you to Mammy's care package of boxes of mashed potatoes and stuffing!

Wedding RSVPs are coming in, and BOY are they exciting. A lot of people aren't going to be able to make it, which I knew, but I LOVE keeping track of who is coming and what reply ratio we have, etc...have I mentioned I love Microsoft Excel?

That is all for now. Off for Top Chef!