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So, yesterday was my first official performance as a band director! The Marching Band performed at the first football game of the year, and it went very well! I'm so proud of my students. They did such a great job! Granted, it would have been better if we had been able to have more members of the band there, but it was still great. :) I'm so glad it's out of the way. The Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Vice Principal, Parents, and students were all really happy with the performance, so that's good. One performance down, three to go! Whew! :)
Ben, Amanda, Kyle and I are going to see Barack Obama in Battle Creek on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO EXCITED.
*Warning - McCain supporters (and possibly Clinton supporters) may be offended by the following paragraph.*
On that note, John McCain is an IDIOT. Sarah Palin, who the hell are you? Governor of a state where life is COMPLETELY different than the rest of hte country, Pro-Life in ALL circumstances, a member of hte NRA, ultra ULTRA conservative, a "hockey mom" with almost no experience...what the hell? PLUS, not long ago, she said herself that she didn't think she would be considered for VP. Ha, if the criteria were to be a mom who drives her kids to sport functions in her 40's, I would have told my mom she should throw her hat into the ring! He is REALLY pandering for Hillary's votes, and honestly, I don't think many voters will fall for it. Frankly, if I were a Hillary Clinton fan, I would be a little bit insulted by McCAin's choice. Another person with the same body parts as Hillary does NOT = a good substitute for her. I think it was a desperation pick, personally. It's WAY scary to think of her being in charge of the country if something were to happen to McCain while in offfice. Well, at least he's all but handed Obama the win.
ANYWAY.....
It has been a way crazy day. I have been writing syllabi/5th and 6th grade practice sheets all damn NIGHT. Thankfully, Ben helped me with making tables and such, and it went MUCH quicker. I just finished, so I feel a lot better. It's so strage because sometimes I feel very ready and extremely confident, and other times I'm scared out of my damn MIND. Sometimes I'm not troubled at all, and sometimes it's all I can do to keep from crying for an hour until I calm down. Just call me a flip-flopper of emotions. Of course, I was like this when I started in Constantine as well, and afte rthe first day or so I felt MUCH better. Also, Ben, my family, and friends have been really great and understanding. :)
If the job were just band, it would be MUCH easier. Don't get me wrong, I'm really exicted to teach choir, but it's a huge added responsibility, especially since I've never taught it before. I'm the Sarah Palin of choir directing...except I'm way cooler. hahahahha. But really, I'm sure once I get into a routine with choir and stuff I'll feel a lot better. Really, once I get into a rountine with EVERYTHING I'll be fine.
I need to keep in mind that I'm a first year teacher, and the first year is ALWAYS the most difficult. Basically, I need to hang in there, and do the best I can. Also, I have to be okay wiht making mistakes. Mac told me that if no students get hurt or die, it's a good day. haha. :) I just need to work constantly on keeping things in perspective, and remember that I have a lot to learn, but that I AM a good band director. Sometimes that's easier said than done. Although, I think I'm doing pretty well considering all of the work I've done/had to do, and the crazy schedule. I KNOW I'm going to do a good job...I just need to keep reminding myself of that.
I don't want it to come across like I am unhappy with my position, because I'm not. It's quite the contrary. I love my job, and I love the students. I think that's why I'm worrying. I WANT TO DO SO WELL FOR THESE STUDENTS, and maybe that's why I will. Huh... :)
Well,I'm gonna screw my diet and go to McDonalds since I forgot to eat dinner earlier. Bad job, Katherine. Ohhhh well. :)
Ben, Amanda, Kyle and I are going to see Barack Obama in Battle Creek on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SO EXCITED.
*Warning - McCain supporters (and possibly Clinton supporters) may be offended by the following paragraph.*
On that note, John McCain is an IDIOT. Sarah Palin, who the hell are you? Governor of a state where life is COMPLETELY different than the rest of hte country, Pro-Life in ALL circumstances, a member of hte NRA, ultra ULTRA conservative, a "hockey mom" with almost no experience...what the hell? PLUS, not long ago, she said herself that she didn't think she would be considered for VP. Ha, if the criteria were to be a mom who drives her kids to sport functions in her 40's, I would have told my mom she should throw her hat into the ring! He is REALLY pandering for Hillary's votes, and honestly, I don't think many voters will fall for it. Frankly, if I were a Hillary Clinton fan, I would be a little bit insulted by McCAin's choice. Another person with the same body parts as Hillary does NOT = a good substitute for her. I think it was a desperation pick, personally. It's WAY scary to think of her being in charge of the country if something were to happen to McCain while in offfice. Well, at least he's all but handed Obama the win.
ANYWAY.....
It has been a way crazy day. I have been writing syllabi/5th and 6th grade practice sheets all damn NIGHT. Thankfully, Ben helped me with making tables and such, and it went MUCH quicker. I just finished, so I feel a lot better. It's so strage because sometimes I feel very ready and extremely confident, and other times I'm scared out of my damn MIND. Sometimes I'm not troubled at all, and sometimes it's all I can do to keep from crying for an hour until I calm down. Just call me a flip-flopper of emotions. Of course, I was like this when I started in Constantine as well, and afte rthe first day or so I felt MUCH better. Also, Ben, my family, and friends have been really great and understanding. :)
If the job were just band, it would be MUCH easier. Don't get me wrong, I'm really exicted to teach choir, but it's a huge added responsibility, especially since I've never taught it before. I'm the Sarah Palin of choir directing...except I'm way cooler. hahahahha. But really, I'm sure once I get into a routine with choir and stuff I'll feel a lot better. Really, once I get into a rountine with EVERYTHING I'll be fine.
I need to keep in mind that I'm a first year teacher, and the first year is ALWAYS the most difficult. Basically, I need to hang in there, and do the best I can. Also, I have to be okay wiht making mistakes. Mac told me that if no students get hurt or die, it's a good day. haha. :) I just need to work constantly on keeping things in perspective, and remember that I have a lot to learn, but that I AM a good band director. Sometimes that's easier said than done. Although, I think I'm doing pretty well considering all of the work I've done/had to do, and the crazy schedule. I KNOW I'm going to do a good job...I just need to keep reminding myself of that.
I don't want it to come across like I am unhappy with my position, because I'm not. It's quite the contrary. I love my job, and I love the students. I think that's why I'm worrying. I WANT TO DO SO WELL FOR THESE STUDENTS, and maybe that's why I will. Huh... :)
Well,I'm gonna screw my diet and go to McDonalds since I forgot to eat dinner earlier. Bad job, Katherine. Ohhhh well. :)