Queen of Procrastination Does it Again!

Well, I'm finished all the work that was needed to conclude my online course. WHEW!!Will I ever learn that it is less stressful to get the work finished ahead of time? Why do I wait?

Anybody have any answers?

Best Laid Plans

Despite my best intentions I'm behind. My online course finishes up tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. and I still have work to do! I'm not sure why I always do this. I always plan to get finished ahead of time and then have a clear plate but inevitably procrastination rears its ugly head. Ah, something to work on for the next course I take in January :)

I've been busy working at an after-school tutoring program. The students are usually those who need to be motivated or just pick up their grades. Funny how what works with one group totally flops with another. My biggest challenge has been with a group of 5th grade boys. All I will say is "WOW"! I think that working with them however, will be my most rewarding and exasperating teaching experience to date.

My sister is coming for a surprise visit tonight. It will be nice to go shopping with her (vicariously as the funds are not available for much frivolous shopping). We'll celebrate an early Christmas with them as they spend the weekend with us.

It's been so long since I've visited many of your blogs--I hope to catch up soon :) and learn that you are all well.

To A Friend

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." Anais Nin

BOO!

I hope to be back to regular posting but for now, let me just start by wishing you all a fun Halloween! Remember, if you don't want to be tempted by the goodies, make sure to buy something that you don't like ;)

October Already?

Can somebody tell me when summer ended? All of a sudden I'm wrapping myself up in a blanket at night and during the days wonder when it might be warm enough to get out in my garden and finish things off!

I've been incredibly busy. I got a part-time job as a latchkey teacher at a school not far from my house. The money isn't great but the experience is priceless. My group vary from 15-20 students ranging from grade 3-grade 5. I think I surprised them by not letting them get away with murder like they've been used to! The day I brought in my whistle was the real proof that here is a teacher who means business :)

I'm continuing with my volunteering and will begin at a school library next week--I'm super excited about that. I am also taking an online course that I've barely scratched the surface on, am still tutoring and I just finished getting my first aid/cpr certification. Whew! And, when there is free time I do the url rating. I finished my first month and am looking forward to a healthy paycheque so, things are going quite well.

Hope that you are all well and enjoying a wonderful autumn season!

Ahhhh!

It was a glorious day today and on my bike ride earlier I could see the colours beginning to change on some of the trees. The temps have been much cooler but each day has been bright and sunny. My one regret is knowing that I'll have to pack up my bike soon but I will try to take advantage of each day before the snow gets here :)

What is your favourite outdoor activity?

Back to School!

You're probably thinking "that girl sure does love to change her backgrounds!" Well, you're right! I love the choices that are given at Cutest Blog on the Block and with school starting up next Tuesday I was in the mood for this one (don't worry, I'll be going to a fall one again soon enough).

The job search for teaching will be an ongoing process I fear. The jobs just are not there, especially as I am not will to move. So, I'll continue with my private tutoring and will hope to pick up a few more students. I've also started to rate URL's (I'm sure at some point you've come across those work from home ads). It can be a bit tedious but the pay is pretty decent and at times the information is quite interesting.

It's been beautiful here for the past few days and shall continue for the next few. I hope that all is well in your world readers :)