i knew it would be a good day. i started the day out with a doctor's appointment, but it went well. i was very busy at work today [plus i got a major government grant out the door]. but what could brighten my mood so? allow me to explain: at the shelter, a board member delivers us lunch about once a month. lunch for the staff, to show their appreciation. not a bad idea, though i know it is just something these rich people do to make themselves feel better. but it is nice. usually, these lunches take place on fridays. i always miss these lunches since i teach on fridays. no big deal. today, my boss informed me that she had schmoozed a lunch on tuesday so i could enjoy it, too. that was great. just one of those nice little things people do for each other that makes you feel all warm and tingly.
on a different note: it was not my first, nor my last, but i had to deliver a 'lecture' to my child tonight. this week's discussion: on taking her time and putting forth effort in school. each week, she brings home a folder with various tests and assignments they have been working on. tonight, her grades were bad. lots of Cs, which is unusual for her. i gave her the 'i know how it feels cause i was there, too' speech.* all the stuff she has learned so far, she knew and therefore had to put forth no effort. this is new stuff. and she has to try. probably even just a little [since she is so smart and all]. specifically, her downfall was the water cycle. for those of you who do not know, the child is in second grade.
it's still a good day. i felt she was really listening. this is good. and our bellies are full of IHOP pancakes. just what i need to get the midterms graded and new statistics on probation and parole. [the agenda for tonight.]
and to cheer anyone up who is not as content as i: visit sorryeverybody.com : americans apologizing for reelecting bush to a second term [thanks to my student, brandi, for the link].
* of course, little does she know my example came from 10th grade chemistry. but that's not the point.
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