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