I have realised that there is no real point to this blog if I don't actually write it. And there is, as usual, SO much to reflect upon and write about. I try to get to school each morning quite early and it takes me an hour to drive here - at which time my mind is furiously flicking through everything I need to get done for the day. So I figure - why not spend 10 minutes when I get here getting it all down - then there is a way for me to document my crazy brain waves.
Anyway - best of intentions. And lets not forget, small steps to life success. These blog posts may not be overly long.
I also feel like am making no sense this morning - but that's not necessarily a bad thing, as it can only get better from here right?
Right - whats on top this morning. Well a lot really. I am feeling pretty bogged down. And I have exactly nine minutes to get it out before I have to get something on to the notices list before I miss the opportunity. I am struggling with extra curricular commitments this morning. I completely, completely understand the need, and worth of a life of awesome things happening outside of the classroom. However, this is a source of constant feeling of not doing enough for me. I find it really hard to prioritize extra curricular as I am always just trying to keep my head above water for what's going on INSIDE my classroom so when it comes to after school, lunchtimes etc....I am usually taking a breath or doing something else to prepare for classes.
So now I find myself in the position of trying to pull together a 15 minute Shakespeare scene in three weeks for a national competition. The starting point will be telling kids that I am sorry for being so slack for getting it up and running. Poos. It just makes me feel really stink. What can I change from here? To shift this feeling and just get on with it? Dunno - do it I guess. Doing it once always makes the next time I do it so much easier.
So off I go to get the scene ready - notices now, first rehearsal tomorrow. Reality is, I am not sure how hard it will be or what the process was like which is typically when I procrastinate and put things off. I have added to that by choosing a Shakespeare play (The Comedy of Errors) and a genre (Comedy!!!) that is not my strong point. OK lesson here Miss N, stop choosing the most difficult way to wade through things. Mmmm OK, good. Feeling better having worked that one through. I will direct my wee comedy of errors - probably relying heavily on it's namesake and we will see how it goes. I'm sure there will be some wee successes along the way - just need to take small steps remember!
9 minutes over - checking out. See yah tomorrow!
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