too much paperwork, i had to resume shooting stuff and people on COD4 this past week....
when my laptop's desktop is 3/4 full of files/docs that need to filed, and i'm working on building a "second stack" of real paper files on my desk, i know i'm behind.... all them 3-years aren't helping shit, not to mention more meetings than i can fit in my...
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when my laptop's desktop is 3/4 full of files/docs that need to filed, and i'm working on building a "second stack" of real paper files on my desk, i know i'm behind.... all them 3-years aren't helping shit, not to mention more meetings than i can fit in my...
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cramps in both calves last night at 1:30am....
not fun.
not fun.
brideofspanky:
i hate that.
measured for tux for brother's 2nd wedding today. the lady told me to to pull the pants up to touch my belly-button. it reminded me of the stylishness of Apu on the Simpsons, and Mr. Kainee, my 7th grade shop teacher. no thank you, I do not wish to be reminded of my pizza-beer tummy. i will sag them tuxedo pants respectibly and comfortably, thankyouverymuch....
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brideofspanky:
sears has the worst service. i'm surprised they are still in business. went there last sunday for hilarious photographs in the studio. they had the group scheduled for the day before... 
too bad they sell hoodies for cheap. otherwise, i'd boycott them.
too bad they sell hoodies for cheap. otherwise, i'd boycott them.
...long week at the office; i don't think I got home before 8pm except on Thursday to watch survisor. (I think the nice lawyer or the gay dude are going to win.) Poor mentee has too many behavior plans, not enough time. I'm so far behind on planning and grading myself, and I have to start testing this week for my upcoming 3-year evals. my...
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my poor mentee... up to her neck in work, overwhelmed and already not feeling sucessful. all them behaviorally challenged kids, two suspensions to re-admit already, the one this Friday will be a challenge. we've been working too late together, she's been near tears a few teimes, and her daughter wrote about not seeing her enough.... 
i outta do something to give her a boost soon...
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brideofspanky:
i feel like your mentee. just different issues. i'm a crappy communicator. i didn't tell my EA's about a staff/team specific ncvi training for a certain someone. ugh.
i want a smart board!!! gah! i hate money!
that's good that you went out! sometime, if you are game, sgpdx has a brunch thingie at crush. it's good foods and the peeps are good too (if you can handle sarcasm/assholishnes)...
i want a smart board!!! gah! i hate money!
that's good that you went out! sometime, if you are game, sgpdx has a brunch thingie at crush. it's good foods and the peeps are good too (if you can handle sarcasm/assholishnes)...
....just got back from an open house put on by one of my student's family. as a veggie, i think they were bummed i didn't partake in the mountain of pork chops, chicken breasts & legs, and steak I was seated directly in front of. i did my part by eating extra desert, thank you very much! when the family doesn't speak a lick of...
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feet hurt... brain hurts...
new kids are cool, the co-teacher's cool, just not enough time to get together to collaborate....
need sleep.
new kids are cool, the co-teacher's cool, just not enough time to get together to collaborate....
need sleep.
...don't know if i'm quite qualified to officially mentor a newly hired, first-year colleague....kinda weird.
...one day into the year and i'm already dealing with lawyers....me no like-ie.
...coolest damn desk in the building, me thinks.
...not enough time...
...one day into the year and i'm already dealing with lawyers....me no like-ie.
...coolest damn desk in the building, me thinks.
...not enough time...
brideofspanky:
are you ready for tomorrow?!?!?
i spent a day with a friend from back home who lives in beaverton with her husband and 14 month old son. such a relaxing and enjoyable time; the airshow was happening, so there were planes/jets flying overhead, we watched the UFC 87 fights and a little Olympics, but mostly I spent a vast majority of the day entertained by their son Ethan. he's in...
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i watched the Diving Bell and the Butterfly today..... what a gorgeous, touching film... takes me to a place that have been in the back of my mind for years while working with the individuals i have... folks at the camp friendship, the group homes, and my classrooms.... balancing empathy, sympathy, respect, and dignity with just the anguish of what individuals go through and 99%...
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we wear (minimum) three hats: teach, manage EA and paperwork. i'm so thankful for records managers!!! omg.
i hear you on the papers and meetings. i'm constantly running. and i've got your second stack of papers topped. i have a whole desk full of papers stacked and stacked and in bins and... sooo swamped. mostly w/meetings and the high needs kids stuffs. i don't feel like i'm doing the best i can. but i am.
glad i'm not the only one who sleeps thru weekends. we should meet up for a brew sometime (do you drink?) if we can stay up past 7:30 on a friday night! hah!