I’ve spent most of today pleasently working on my class.

Although I’ve only got one course, the introductory week is only three days. This is day two and there’s been quite a bit for me to do. Nothing to rush through, but stuff that would build up if I didn’t keep it in check. But, there’s just so much because this is the second day.

Starting Sunday, everyone will start to find their stride and it won’t be so much so quickly except on Fridays and Saturdays. That’s when the assignments are due.

Last term, a lot of my students were 30 plus, have full time jobs, female, and have children. As my college branches into other states, they where scattered between Texas and the New England states.

This trip?
Everyone seems to be in the 20s or close to it with the majority living in New York.

I don’t like to profile but I really need to be careful how I word and present information more than usual.
With feedback, I’ll be my blunt self, of course. But, in discussions and other interactions, I will have to make doubly sure that my personal and political views don’t cause any clashes.

I tend to be really good about that anyway.
I don’t want to lecture anyone about life choices but I have been accused of adding a bit too much current news in general discussion even if it is related to the subject matter.

I don’t want anyone becoming upset because Biden or other politicians plagiarize. I shouldn’t use news articles to help demonstrate tone or slanted reporting.

The rich and famous continue to not be an example critical thinking examinations or be held for moral standards.
ppphhh…. there’s so much out there too.

But, people take things to personally.
I’m not questioning what they believe in. Certainly not.
I know I can’t change that even if I did try. But, since examples are out there, I feel I should be able to use them. Both sides – red and blue. But, no. I’ve got to strive to keep everything vanilla.

Bill brought me a chocolate shake from DQ.
I have absolutely no idea what I’m going to do with it.
It’s thoughtful. Tastes wonderful. But it’s also just a little shy of 1000 calories.
– Stuck it in the freezer for now.

I’d hate to toss it out. It’s a great gesture but I can’t see myself consuming it in one day.
Maybe a little bit each day?
I don’t know what to do about it.

I guess there is a little good news.
Dr. S, the shrink, said that she hadn’t seen me in that good of a mood for a long time.
She said I should celebrate and felt that it is somehow a positive step towards not being so insane. Well, she didn’t say insane, but did say it was a positive step especially since I was kind of messed up the last time we spoke.

Well, I see her again in three months. Yay.

Hum… I am sooooo going to the gym in the morning. Bright and early. I need some cardio after a day of sitting around watching a class. I go early because students tend to be more active in the evening. Shorter response times tends to lead to a more interactive course.

I know I’m working but I feel so much like Jobba the Hut right now.
I’m a disguested with myself.

Saturday, I’ll go out. Sunday, I’m with baby brother.

I’m blessed. I really am.