Monday night summation (scream to a sigh)
Today was pretty good, overall. I think I did better in terms of staying hydrated, completing a bit more than the bare minimum, etc.
The few areas of concerns I have:
-when at meetings, I do tend to speak in general terms, in broad platitudes. Again, they don't want the nitty gritty details of one's active disease days, but it would be nice if I did express my emotions, rather than speaking from the mind.
-I think the honeymoon phase between myself and the cooperating teacher may be over. He seemed a bit snappy with me today; maybe he was just having an off-day. I actually saw signs of this last week, such as when he'd drone on and never really let me get a word in edgewise. Thus far, I think (and quite fairly) it may stem from the lack of classroom management I have. I've only been introducing some of the classes, and they seem to take advantage of the fact that I'm nervous/just want to take a more laid-back approach.
-In terms of health, hygiene, the basics: I did very well. Again, I kept hydrated, I ate reasonably well (until just now...had a few bites of ice cream), and I even went for a walk. Patterns are good and holding steady.
-A bit of a problem maintaining the organization. Maybe more time focused on actual work (although that is really minimal at this point) and more time actually just getting done. But, the problem I find with the 10-page syllabi and redundant and pedantic attention to deal/policies/overview of bullshit: things are always being changed, modified, not read or explained very thoroughly. Be simple. Be concise. In other words, don't write like me! (Unless, of course, there is some stylistic need, which I kindly doubt).
-Overall, I kept my mood in check. I would like to think I was a bit more positive and helpful than usual. I only felt myself snap with my uncle, and that is because he never calls so late and it was (as usual) a bullshit call.
I'm not sure I have much else to report.
In sum, as long as I am willing (and able) to do the work --and as long as I actually do the work --well, goals can be accomplished and achieved.
Above all else: KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID.
The few areas of concerns I have:
-when at meetings, I do tend to speak in general terms, in broad platitudes. Again, they don't want the nitty gritty details of one's active disease days, but it would be nice if I did express my emotions, rather than speaking from the mind.
-I think the honeymoon phase between myself and the cooperating teacher may be over. He seemed a bit snappy with me today; maybe he was just having an off-day. I actually saw signs of this last week, such as when he'd drone on and never really let me get a word in edgewise. Thus far, I think (and quite fairly) it may stem from the lack of classroom management I have. I've only been introducing some of the classes, and they seem to take advantage of the fact that I'm nervous/just want to take a more laid-back approach.
-In terms of health, hygiene, the basics: I did very well. Again, I kept hydrated, I ate reasonably well (until just now...had a few bites of ice cream), and I even went for a walk. Patterns are good and holding steady.
-A bit of a problem maintaining the organization. Maybe more time focused on actual work (although that is really minimal at this point) and more time actually just getting done. But, the problem I find with the 10-page syllabi and redundant and pedantic attention to deal/policies/overview of bullshit: things are always being changed, modified, not read or explained very thoroughly. Be simple. Be concise. In other words, don't write like me! (Unless, of course, there is some stylistic need, which I kindly doubt).
-Overall, I kept my mood in check. I would like to think I was a bit more positive and helpful than usual. I only felt myself snap with my uncle, and that is because he never calls so late and it was (as usual) a bullshit call.
I'm not sure I have much else to report.
In sum, as long as I am willing (and able) to do the work --and as long as I actually do the work --well, goals can be accomplished and achieved.
Above all else: KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID.