Tuesday.
You ever have one of those days? Nothing wrong, exactly. It's not a bad day. But things just kinda feel off.
First off, I was running late. (I ran late all week. Just tired. Even though I'd been sleeping.) When I got home and looked in the mirror, I realized I had forgotten to apply makeup before leaving for school. And I didn't even notice all day. Sigh.
I start my day with the daily Wordle. I do this as I log into the computers (for this gig, I've been using three, daily... well, four if you count the in-class TV screen). And... Hole in one:
And you know my first reaction? "Damn it! Now I have to find a new starter word." (It's now "tenor". In case you're interested.)
Just as I was coming to terms with that (and while I was eating a muffin), the assistant principal dropped in. (It was my prep period. I was kind of trying to sort of prep.) I did need to see him.
I have two ELD classes. They have to take a test yearly called the ELPAC. A few of them really need to take it so they can reclassify. (They'd be considered "fluent" in English, so they would no longer need to take an ELD class.) I can't give it because sub, so I have to coordinate with another teacher to get it done.
The assistant principal came by to discuss when we'd get this done. He proposed doing it Wednesday/Thursday. But, long story short, that fell through as the teacher who would have done it then was actually out on Tuesday, so he couldn't coordinate anything. Naturally.
I went back to getting prepped for the day. I looked over the next quiz the eleventh graders would take on The Great Gatsby. And as I read through it, I discovered that there are questions on it that I have not covered. Stuff like symbolism. And... Yeah, probably should mention some of this stuff so the quiz doesn't take them by surprise.
It's always something. I suppose I should have realized that things were going too smoothly. I had to be missing something. Hopefully I found most of the issues.
Ugh, I hate feeling of being off - annoying! I hope you're not coming down with a cold or something. Maybe just extra sleep will have you back in action. At least you looked ahead at the exam, and can add in things you missed.
ReplyDeleteI better not get sick again. I had a cold for pretty much the first three months of the year.
DeleteYep, there is always something that we forget or need to do.
ReplyDeleteWe’ve all had those days, it’ll pass.
ReplyDeleteI know. Thanks.
DeleteYa, I definitely have those off days. Fortunately I'm retired so it doesn't matter too much!
ReplyDeleteThese are the times that try our souls.
ReplyDeleteVery true.
DeleteI still start Wordle with TRAIN, even though I got it in one a while back. I like the letters! (Not Anonymous, Lisa on her phone.)
ReplyDeleteIt is a good word. I debated (when my starter word hit the first time) whether or not to change it. I realized that I can't get it in one if I play a word that already was it. And I like the possibility of getting it in one.
DeleteEverything cannot go so smoothly!
ReplyDeleteIf things are going smoothly, I know to pause and look around. I'm missing something.
DeleteIt sounds like one of those days where you're just constantly putting out little fires.
ReplyDeleteHi Liz - these things happen don't they - but yours can definitely be more challenging ... but you always manage to overcome and pull through - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteSome days just have that off feeling, no matter what! Sounds like a whirlwind of small surprises and unexpected twists. Hope tomorrow feels a little more balanced!
ReplyDeleteYes. I wake up with that off feeling. I used to tell my husband to steer clear of me or ignore my mood, something's off. He got it. - I play Wordle too. I used to play the N.Y. Times puzzles, but then I saw a Wordle app that you can play as much as you want.
ReplyDeleteI like playing Wordle once a day. I can get sucked into games easily, and this way there's only one puzzle to solve.
DeleteYou are so right. I always get sucked in. If it's not games, it's doom scrolling and so every now and again I just have to say no to it all.
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