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Archive for November, 2009

November 17th, 2009 - 2:41 pm § in musing, subbing

it’s not what I would have imagined for myself

But I must admit, I’m beginning to enjoy the half-day Pre-Kindergarten gig. It’s so low key. The kids don’t always listen, but there isn’t a whole lot to do, so it’s okay if they don’t! And half the morning is taken up by snack time and bathroom breaks, so I’[...]

November 16th, 2009 - 7:03 pm § in nuttin, photos

battle of the blades finale

Champion of 2009 Battle of the Blades: Jamie Salé and Craig Simpson! I was personally rooting for the Canadiens player, Stéphane Richer, but they were more likable anyway! [...]

November 15th, 2009 - 8:07 pm § in nuttin

too. tired. to. post.

This posting everyday is exhausting!! [...]

November 14th, 2009 - 6:45 pm § in nuttin, videos

never thought I would care but…

… it was an amazing game. Egypt’s going to the World Cup, baby! (we hope so, anyway!) [...]

November 12th, 2009 - 7:54 pm § in nuttin, subbing

weekdays are for working

One unfortunate consequence of working every day is that the house suffers. Laundry doesn’t get folded, the kitchen isn’t used with love but with impatience, and dust piles high on top of side tables, dressers, and nightstands. I would but I could stay at home and tend to my domain. [...]

November 11th, 2009 - 8:24 pm § in subbing

a revelation

I used to think teachers of younger grades have it easier in some ways– the content is obviously easier, the kids think you know everything, and everything takes a long time to do, so you have less time to lesson plan for. But while that may be true, the behavioural crap they have to put up [.[...]

November 10th, 2009 - 6:37 pm § in Omar, subbing

serves me right

On my last job in this school, a couple of kids wanted to know if I was a Habs fan. Now, I grew up in Montreal, so my first exposure to hockey was in the home of the Montreal Canadiens. Not that I really cared, though. But then I moved to Toronto and married an avid Leafs [...][...]

November 9th, 2009 - 8:32 pm § in musing, nuttin

a busy day off

Even though I didn’t go to work today, I still feel exhausted. So much to do, so little time! And now I’m bracing myself for a week of work. At least I know which schools I’m going to and when. My mind is trained– I wake up at 6:30am every weekday morning, waiting for that ph[...]

November 8th, 2009 - 6:04 pm § in musing, nuttin

wrong, oh so wrong

I was wrong. So so WRONG. At least I admit it. I’ll say it again– I was totally and completely wrong. Coming into this NaBloPoMo challenge, I WRONGLY assumed that it would be easy. My life is interesting, right? And if it isn’t, just put some filler material and it’ll all be [...]

November 7th, 2009 - 7:21 pm § in nuttin

most annoying game ever

My cousin just linked the helicopter game on facebook and I can’t even get through the first hurdle. My blood, it boils at games like this: http://www.addictinggames.com/helicopter.html Enjoy! [...]