Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The pros and cons of being me right now.

Let's take stock for a minute.

Pros:
  • Good overall health.
  • Steady job, shelter, food, water.
  • Owner of a reliable car.
  • Beer still tastes delicious.
  • Five school days until exams start.
  • Had a couple of dates recently that went somewhat well.
Cons:
  • Left elbow probably has a touch of bursitis.
  • Right elbow probably has a touch of golfer's elbow.
  • Coming down with a cold.
  • Physically hurt at the end of the work day.
  • Currently surviving on Advil and leftovers.
  • As union rep, had to be present yesterday as our principal told six people they were, at that point, out of a job.
  • As department head, have to re-do the entire schedule for next year (12-ish people, 67 classes in essentially 4 subject areas (9-10 Sci, 11-12 Chem, 11-12 Phys, 11-12 Bio, a mix of IB and Ontario courses)).
  • Also as department head, have to proofread about 20 final exams before Friday. Let's just say some people don't know how to write a question that makes any sort of sense.
  • As baseball coach, still have to collect jersey and cap money from about 15 kids, or else I'm personally out about a grand.
  • As teacher, have to plough through a pile of marking that makes Everest look like a speed-bump.
So, it's a mix.

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