Confession

Ok I confess: I’m playing hooky today.*

But most people who play hooky do things like go to the movies or watch tv all day. instead, I worked on planning a Romeo and Juliet unit.

it felt really, really good.

You see, the winter months, for me, are like moving in slow motion: everything seems to drag with perpetual slowness and the difficult things become impossible. this week was looooong for this reason only. I needed a day to get my brain together.

I have a bit of time before starting my next leave replacement, but not a whole lot of time. 3 weeks. I think I’m just starting to get a little nervous about jumping in, and i want to make sure I’m as ready as possible. also, I will have 4 (count ‘em! - 4!) preps (ok ok - kind of closer to 3, as one is co-taught and I think I will be carrying less of the weight there). And one of the classes is 11th grade and will be taking the Regents this year. So, the pressure is on.

Today is a beautiful, cloudless, cold day here. I’ve been settled at my kitchen table, surrounded by about 6 books on Shakespeare, listening to some phish, O.A.R. and DMB, and frequently refilling my coffee cup. I still feel guilty about not subbing today, but I feel much better about all the planning work I accomplished.

*annoying point of clarification: this doesn't involve calling out sick or a personal day or whatever it may as a full-timer; as a per diem sub, I just don't take a call. not the same thing!