january one: I got nothing.

February 24, 2005

I got nothing.

No knitting. No nothing.

I guess I pooped myself out on the Ribby Cardi the other day, because I haven't picked it up since Monday. Oh well. They'll be plenty of knitting tomorrow. And especially on the train back from Boston on Sunday.

Pray a little for me will ya? I feel like a third grader, but I'm really hoping for some snow! Today is Thursday, in case no one noticed, that means I have class tonight. I need a break. I figure if it starts snowing early enough (say between 1-2) and continues on they might, just might, cancel class tonight. Every other term I've taught we've had breaks galore - Monday Holidays - School closings (we use classrooms in an elementary school) - NEVER ten weeks straight through. Tonight is Week #7. It's exhausting - well the class yes - I have to be ON for three hours straight. But moreso the critiquing. It's hard to be honest and gentle and helpful. I take critique very seriously. I've seen (actually been the recipient of) VERY BAD criticism and I wouldn't want that to happen to my students. It takes a lot of work to be a good reader. So I'm tired. And I didn't get some of the stories until very late this week (um yesterday) and they all have to be read at least twice. I just want to crawl into bed and read - something else.

Thanks for the vent. Pray for snow.

Rejected York Peppermint Pattie Commercial Blurbs.

The Plot Against America has made it all the way to the semi-finals! Don't forget, the next K1R2 book discussion starts on Monday!

Posted by Cara at February 24, 2005 09:25 AM
Topics: Miscellaneous

Comments

We hit the same sites this morning! How funny....

Posted by: Wendy at February 24, 2005 11:41 AM

Snowy thoughts headed your way. I know just how feel, needing a break sometimes but not being able to get it through anything but luck. So here's wishing you some luck.

Posted by: SP4 at February 24, 2005 11:44 AM

What? The next book discussion starts Monday? Oy....I better start reading.

I say take a "mental health" day. Your students are probably ready for a day off as well. Do it for them, if not for yourself. ;) Then again, I'm not a perfectionist like you.....

Posted by: Annie at February 24, 2005 11:45 AM

Oh, I am hoping a snow day for me too, but as the afternoon goes on, I am leaning more and more towards a mental health day... I don't particularly want to go to class tonight either. Hope things get better for you, Cara. Take a break and curl up with a good book (or some soft knitting)

Posted by: Lolly at February 24, 2005 12:44 PM

I think you are going to get your break tonight! PS - I was in Western Mass the other day and drove right past Webs (but it was late at night - boohoo!)

Posted by: Mary Beth at February 24, 2005 01:27 PM