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Hey all....

Tomorrow is the first day of school with the kids. Where did the summer go? Usually I use the time to recharge, but it seems if I didn't have bad luck this summer-I wouldn't have had any luck.

Oh well....
I am really concerned about the school year. Due to budget cuts, we are teaching an extra class. That pretty much takes away any down time I would have had. Plus, that's another 30 papers added to the others to grade at night. I haven't lectured since the lung stuff escalated over the summer. Plus, the duke dude(nice ring to it), took me off the mtx for 3 months to see if it affects the next CT scan. I felt like saying-seriously??? Right at the start of school???? Of course, I guess breathing is a necessity. But, if it's the Ra and not the mtx...gotta stop worrying.

You guys know I have thought about taking time off. But, I need the insurance right now. At least until some of these bigger problems are settled(lungs, jaw...). And, I just love my job. I am a happier person and I think I feed off the kids energy. And I still have so many ideas of things to do with them. We are raising trout in the classroom this year. They will get to test pH, oxygen levels...hopefully we will have over 100 to release in the spring. I know I just got OT, but I just get so geeked up as the kids call it.

So, kinda a pointless post, I know. I've just never had a year begin with so many obstacles. My pain dr. gave me a pretty good pep talk. But, he also wants to see me back in a month so he is obviously expecting some problems to arise. Also frustrated cause my med list seems to have exploded over the summer. I just keep trying to tell myself that I just need to get through the first semester. Hopefully, by then, some of the issues will have resolved. I can hope, right???
All the best to you for a great year! The kids are lucky to have you! Hope all your health issues resolve.

Good luck with the new school year, Rebecca!  I agree with wanttobe...the kids are lucky to have you!

 

Thanks guys.  I just hate that buget cuts are adding to the problem.  An extra class doesn't sound like alot, but it really is.  Plus, it's a different level of science, so that requires more planning.  Next year is supposed to be even worse according to the district central office.  Rebecca,
Our district has needed to make  budget cuts too. Which in someway or another makes it  difficult for all staff. I work out of our dist. office, I do not teach but most of my friends are teachers and I know the struggles you all go through, adding exrta classes and students is double the work. I know it's  tough for this and many reasons. You are in  my thoughts.  Good  luck to you.

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mom2threeinaz2009-08-23 13:14:35Hey Rebecca, Gosh I wish I would have had a teacher like you!  You will do fine because you love what you do!  Just take breaks where and when you can... try to keep yourself as your #1 priority.  Take a day when you can so you can have down time to re-juice the batteries.  And, remember this; the world has not come to an end because it is already tomorrow in Japan!

Have a great day tomorrow and we will do our best to help you through the school year!

Argh...now it is about midnight and I am still awake.  I can never sleep the night before something big.  My mind goes about a zillion miles and hour thinking of all there is to do.  Oh well, I've been watching Lifetime movies.  Makes my life seem so normal.  I haven't killed anyone, don't have someone trying to kill me, I don't have amnesia....... [QUOTE=rocckyd]I mentioned on another site-I just didn't expect budget cuts to have such an effect on me physically.  I know many of us are in the same boat.  Yes, I expected the added stress, but not for the RA to be affected as well.  I know I'll get through it, and we all will get through it.  Just wish it didn't have to hurt so much....[/QUOTE]
Ah, woman. you have both my empathy and my wish for IT not hurting so much. I offer you my very best wishes for a first week that is at least manageable, a year that is at least acceptable, and a life filled with joy and pleasure.

My very best wishes, Shug

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