I have to admit, as much as I would like for my job to be a full-time gig so that I saw my bandlings maybe a bit more, or got to team-teach with my colleague some days a week (and the paycheck would be pretty nice too...) being part-time has certain advantages.
Especially for the neurotic set, like, ahem...me. I'm talking about me.
So two days a week, I'm at school all day long. And Mondays and Thursdays are both 3/4 days. I used to do 3 full and one half day, but this year, my numbers at each school were such that I really needed to split my time equally and this schedule was the best scenario. It actually works out really nicely. Most Fridays I substitute teach. Those Fridays where I don't get called are like, well, they are like tiny, beautifully wrapped gifts sent straight from God.
On these infrequent and delicious Fridays, I can sleep in a bit (ok, until like 6:45, but I'll take it!) I can make my children a nice, hot breakfast. I can take them to school myself and I can do all the things that I spend all week wishing would get done, but don't have the time or energy then to take care of. So after I dropped the kids off at school looking like diminutive Eskimos because of the biting wind chill, I got to it.
Especially for the neurotic set, like, ahem...me. I'm talking about me.
So two days a week, I'm at school all day long. And Mondays and Thursdays are both 3/4 days. I used to do 3 full and one half day, but this year, my numbers at each school were such that I really needed to split my time equally and this schedule was the best scenario. It actually works out really nicely. Most Fridays I substitute teach. Those Fridays where I don't get called are like, well, they are like tiny, beautifully wrapped gifts sent straight from God.
On these infrequent and delicious Fridays, I can sleep in a bit (ok, until like 6:45, but I'll take it!) I can make my children a nice, hot breakfast. I can take them to school myself and I can do all the things that I spend all week wishing would get done, but don't have the time or energy then to take care of. So after I dropped the kids off at school looking like diminutive Eskimos because of the biting wind chill, I got to it.
After I stopped at the bank, the library drive-thru, Kohl's, Michaels, Aldi and Meijer, I was driving home planning what I'd tackle next. We were going to be celebrating my mom's birthday that night. I was making fettuccini with mushrooms and spinach in a creamy white wine sauce, homemade breadsticks, salad with a copycat Olive Garden dressing I needed to make. And for dessert, a la my Pinterest boards, I was going to make a blueberry pie and a vanilla bean tart topped with raspberries. I also wanted to clean up the house and mop the floors. I had a moment of realization. I was NOT going to get it all done and why the heck was I killing myself to do all that anyways?
"What is wrong with me?" I muttered out loud to myself in the car. "Why do I always do this to myself?"
I am neurotic. I see a slab of time and I try to pack in as much as I can and not spare a single second. And where does that get me? Yes I get to check this and that off the perpetual list that resides in my head. But it also leaves me frantic and crabby.
"What is wrong with me?" I muttered out loud to myself in the car. "Why do I always do this to myself?"
I am neurotic. I see a slab of time and I try to pack in as much as I can and not spare a single second. And where does that get me? Yes I get to check this and that off the perpetual list that resides in my head. But it also leaves me frantic and crabby.
No offense to Jana Kingsford or anything, but I take a little issue with this. I mean, my to do list NEVER ENDS!!! I'm always adding to it and because I can never see an end, no matter how many things I check off, I still feel kind of like a failure.
I know...As I'm typing this, I know what you're thinking....blogging and running, people: cheaper than therapy...
I just need to calm...the heck...down... and accept that I can only do so much. So, if you're like me and crazy...I mean, ambitious (we teachers, we're good at the spinning of adjectives...) Know that you're not alone. Laying it all out there like this, it's a good reminder of one of the real goals: Live your life.
I know...As I'm typing this, I know what you're thinking....blogging and running, people: cheaper than therapy...
I just need to calm...the heck...down... and accept that I can only do so much. So, if you're like me and crazy...I mean, ambitious (we teachers, we're good at the spinning of adjectives...) Know that you're not alone. Laying it all out there like this, it's a good reminder of one of the real goals: Live your life.
I have friends and family really killing it in terms of their goals as of late! My sister-in-law and brother-in-law have been following their Weight Watchers plans and doing the Couch to Marathon training apps like BOSSES!! They have their longest runs coming up soon! One of my most favorite colleagues has been watching her food intake and she started exercising again and has already lost 10lbs and it's totally noticeable!!!! And my very best friend has started to include more physical activity into her routine! I am SOOO proud of all of you!! I know there are more friends and family members coming along and making awesome choices and changes. Keep it up!
I finally had a loss to report on My Fitness Pal! I didn't report every single day I said I was going to, but I did most of those days. And THANK YOU! to the loved ones who checked in on me with that. I will be tracking Monday-Friday again this week and I hope to see good results again next week.
Today was 13.2 miles with my awesome training group at the Running Depot! Wednesday night strength training continues to be helpful and making me stronger! Have a great week, friends!!
I finally had a loss to report on My Fitness Pal! I didn't report every single day I said I was going to, but I did most of those days. And THANK YOU! to the loved ones who checked in on me with that. I will be tracking Monday-Friday again this week and I hope to see good results again next week.
Today was 13.2 miles with my awesome training group at the Running Depot! Wednesday night strength training continues to be helpful and making me stronger! Have a great week, friends!!