Summer break is coming to an end. As usual, I didn't get nearly as much as I'd hoped done. But, I do feel like enough laziness was experienced, and I'll be ready to get back to work in a couple of weeks.
I applied for and got a position on our district's Curriculum Senate. It should mean a little more money for the year, but I'm more excited about the opportunity to participate in development of new learning processes as we wave a (NOT) fond farewell to factoid-based history. Sheesh, that was a long, dreadful experiment.
I've already designed some concept-based inquiry activities that I am optimistic will kickstart more meaningful learning.
Two weeks to go. Still have some garden work to finish up, and the ever-present cleaning tasks. Want to do some sewing to get a head start on Christmas projects. Hoping for a few hours at the beach this week. Moving forward.
Will not be going to Japan this fall (pout) because the family is working together to bring my son and his family to SoCA next summer (BIG SMILES all around). Will be doing some work to clear a room for their visit.
Had a rare, disappointing visit to Disneyland a couple of weeks ago. Lessons learned. Don't wait too late to eat. Stay hydrated at all cost. The driver - that would be me - got too dehydrated and too lacking in protein to function happily. And when new entertainment is added (All American College Band was outstanding that night), don't try to fit in everything else, especially in the summer crowd.
I just got wiped, trying to push my mom's wheelchair through the crowds of oblivious tourists. Honestly, do people really think it's easy to stop a wheelchair? And you know what? If your group is blocking the entire sidewalk (and they're WIDE sidewalks), someone is just going to have to move over a little bit 'cause I'm not dumping my 81-year old mother into the street.
Enough whining. I'll be back the first Saturday in September to help with the Visions Fantastic scavenger hunt. Turns out it's also Dapper Day, so it should be fun to see folks dressed up.
As I will not be.
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