August 19, 2018. 7:28pm.
Hello! As you read this, I hope you are doing well. I last wrote on Thursday evening (August 16). Friday (August 17) was a fun day at school. My math classes worked in their table groups and did a “Marshmallow Challenge.” Each group had 20 pieces of spaghetti, one yard of tape, one yard of yarn, one large marshmallow, and scissors. Their goal was to build the tallest free standing structure with the materials. The only thing they had to use ALL of was the marshmallow; it had to remain intact, and it had to be on top of the structure. This is fun to watch! The tallest one made was in one of my Advanced Math classes and it was 22 inches tall!
In the afternoon we had our first Behavior Committee Panther Rally, which was great fun. It included a teacher vs. student dance-off (teachers won) and a spirit competition (6th grade won). It was an awesome way to end our first week – well, first three days – of school!
After work I went to the local Beer Market with two teachers. We didn’t stay long; we each had one drink and then headed out. I would have enjoyed staying longer but both of them had plans and I didn’t want to stay by myself. I came home and ended up doing some work for school while watching TV.
Yesterday (August 18) was a LAZY day. I did not get out of my pajamas all day. I was exhausted from the start of school, and I wasn’t feeling all that great. I’ve been dealing with sinus junk since for a few weeks now. I went out to grab lunch but other than that I stayed at home. I rested, did more work for school, worked on finances, and binge watched “Law and Order.” Ha ha. I didn’t even go dancing!!!!!
Fortunately, I had more energy and motivation today. I got out about mid-morning to run errands and go grocery shopping, then I went to my classroom to work for awhile. I came home, took a nap, prepped stuff for tomorrow, took a shower, and now here I am. Watching “NCIS: Los Angeles” and writing!
I’d like to share a few Christian songs that played this week as I was on my way to work. I love how I can turn on my radio and it seems like God sends me just what I need to hear at a certain time. If I remember correctly, these two songs are the ones that played on Wednesday (the official first day of school):
Thursday…..
I had never heard this song (above) before; I like it!
Friday…..
I caught the very end of “I Can Only Imagine,” before these other two songs played. By the way – if you have never watched the movie “I Can Only Imagine,” I highly recommend it! Fair warning: have tissues ready!!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE “Oceans”!!!!! Such a powerful song!
And, that’s the end of the songs! It’s now 8:15 and I think I am going to do some reading before calling it a night. May God bless each and every one of you…..may you have an awesome week!
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