Am I Late??

I promised back in SEPTEMBER I'd write soon! I hope no one will base who I really am upon that promise since I believe in keeping promises.

Soooo much has happened.

It has been a rough first half of the school year. It started with such promise. (Hmm...there's that word again...) I've had a number of children who've had behavior problems, which seems to have finally sparked off my family's genetic trend for high blood pressure. I ended up having to leave the classroom one day to take myself to the doctor because it was so high. I've questioned myself since that time as to whether or not I really should've been driving. My hopes are, though, that it is only a temporary problem. I'm telling myself to slow down & quit taking on so much school-wise. Our district has insisted upon emphasizing EVERYTHING....meaning EVERY curriculum area & what it should contain...within this one year. Usually wise districts will pick one area at a time to "upgrade" per year. At times, I blame myself. Due to my own curiosity & wanting to learn more, I've attended enough trainings within one year, I believe, to renew my certificate. That's not a joke. What's that old adage...too much knowledge?? Can't recall the rest. Perhaps it is "ignorance is bliss".

Thanksgiving has provided some "down" time...and a wonderful blessing which I will document in my next entry.

Here's hoping all of you have had a thrilling Thanksgiving with friends & family!

~sher