McDonalds :/

Theresa and I just had McDonalds for dinner and not only do I feel guilty, I feel crappy, gassy, and greasy. Eh, oh well.

Today I didn't go to school. I just felt like ass last night. This whole week was rough actually. Monday afternoon my throat hurt pretty bad and the old music teacher was subbing at Falk so I asked her to do my Tuesday afternoon. She did, and after napping and getting a good night's rest I felt like I could get through Wednesday. We had professional development in the morning and I didn't want to miss it. Theresa subbed for me that morning while I was in the meeting and then I got back to my room and did two kindergarten classes, realizing I actually didn't feel fine anymore. It is so freakin hot in my room and dry, so I think that makes everything worse. So, I went and talked to Ann who was there again and she said she'd prefer not to sub today for me. That was fine and Jeff(a 38 year old SEA who goes out every night) was trying to get us to go out to this bar after school for trivia night. After lunch I tried teaching my first of four straight 2/3 classes and realized I had no energy and had a huge headache. We watched movies and I just sat there. I thought going out afterward might get rid of my headache. We met up with Jeff and his other alcoholic friends, and it was alright. There was an awkward situation with this Asian friend of his...We are glad we went out, to break the ice and stuff. But we basically got way too tipsy and realized it was working on our headaches and left around 7:30. It was one of the worst headaches I have had, I felt really nauseous and could NOT think. So I tried calling in to the sub thing because I couldn't plan for myself, or for a music sub if I wanted to. The thing was being stupid and I ended up having to call my secretary at home. Anyways, she set it up, I had some random sub today who just watched movies I guess. I woke up feeling much better, but I still feel tired and exhausted. I wouldn't be surprised if I had mono or something. It's like when I am sitting I feel fine and it makes me feel guilty for not going to school, and at the same time both times I tried to teach my classes as a regularly do I was way way way exhausted. Anyways, I just hope I can make it through tomorrow which the mindset that it is Friday. Mary Neff is observing my kindergarten classes tomorrow because she has to observe children that are different from her, aka black. I also have a meeting with my principal in the afternoon regarding the 4/5 concert in December. I planned all the music for the concert, and have worked out a ton of details. Hopefully when we meet I can smooth out the rest, and just work on getting the kids ready from here on out. I feel like this concert is a huge opportunity to "prove" myself, for lack of a better word, to the other teachers and parents. I know many kids like me, but 4/5's have been my hardest classes this year. They are bigger, way behind, and have challenging personalities. Apparently there is a big problem with student/parent turn out at concerts so I am having an after school pizza party and movies to keep kids there. I really hope it helps.

Anyways, Theresa and I watched Lion King the other night. What a great movie. Oh man. I think we need to watch Pocahontas next. OH, Community is on, I like that show a lot.

This weekend we are going to Menomonie for Erin's(future SIL) Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party. It's a Christmas theme, kind of lame but hopefully it will be a good time. I am just looking forward to spending some time at home, hopefully with Mom and Dad. We'll probably leave around 4 tomorrow, stop at Ho Chunk as we have made a tradition out of playing a few dollars on the penny slots, and then go to EC for the night. Saturday is home, and Sunday hopefully. I also hope I can see Morgan again, she's getting so big!

Next week is pretty random too. I have a visitation day with another music teacher in the district, who also spent one year at Falk(and didn't like it....hmmmm). That will be nice to get another perspective on this district and elementary music in general. Wednesday is a new music teacher meeting at the district office. I have no clue what that will be like, but maybe I will get to know the other new teachers better. Thursday we don't have school for conferences. Hopefully no big momma comes to yell at me for anything. I have to think of something interesting for conferences so I actually get parents down to the music room. Suggestions??? Ugh, today my report card write up was due to the secretary and I forgot since I was gone, but I am sure she understands. We don't do specials grade for 1st quarter, which is dumb in a way, so I just have to write up what we have done per grade. I hate that I don't know what it should include or look like. I don't want to over do it and have everyone think I am a loser, but I don't want to be so vague that parents think we haven't done anything.

Alright, well I guess I'll stop the blog now. Just writing pointless thoughts anyways.

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