Peter Pan


Two days.

I'm a bit scared...........

Will we be ready?

Still stressing....

I've been really under the weather this year.

I know I need to toughen up and say "F off" to people who try and pull me down - but it's bloody HARD. I have never had to deal with people who pick on me and criticize me over everything.

For the record:
I'm FAR FROM a push over.
I CAN handle my job.
I DO think some policies are stupid.
I like MY way, and I don't see why I don't get to do things MY way at least some of the time.
I appreciate people telling me what I do WELL, not WRONG.


I happen to know that I kick ass at my job.
The kids love me and actually work for me because we have mutual respect for each other.
I have just directed a fantastic play that has taken the whole school by storm.
I have brilliant mates who support me in everything I do - whether it be too much or too crazy.


I'm sorry, but I am far too fabulous to be dealing with mediocrity.

I'm going to win a Nobel Prize for my educational research, I'm going to have plenty of inspiration for what not to do.

Attitude swap begins NOW.

Yes, I haven't updated in far too long. Time just seems to slip away from you when you are feeling beat. Tons has happened - both good and bad. My quest for World Domination has failed....or so it feels. It's incredible that one thing can pull you down so far...

School is ok...
Kids are fantastic. They really make the job worth it. I'm not sure about the policies though. There seems to be a ridiculous amount of pressure on teachers from all different directions. I'm sick of hearing about "can't" and "don't." It's such a negative environment. We are meant to inspire kids, but what about inspiring ourselves! I had to write out my faithful Shel Silverstein poem and stick it on my wall. Just a little bit of help:

"Listen to the Mustn't, Child
Listen to the Don'ts
Listen to the Shouldn'ts, the Impossible's the Won'ts,
Listen to the Never Have's
Then Listen Close to Me
Anything can happen, child
Anything can be."

When you get sucked under by all of the negativity, there has to be something to lift your spirits and get you out. I've hit rock bottom. I don't think I've ever cried so much. I don't even know why. It has to be frustrating for everyone around me because I'm sure there are sick of hearing about it. But I hope they remember - I'm the one stuck feeling like this.

I will say this - Christmas is in the air, and nothing makes me happier than Christmas.

So many good things have happened and are happening. I won't let this QTS nightmare get me down.

I finally passed my driving test and bought a car! My little red Renault Clio is the most fabulous thing of the year! It was my New Year's resolution. The best part is driving to Tesco. You can have a hobby of baking when you have to walk to and from the shops. Not happening.

Cambridge is also fantastic. I bought my Academic Robes the other day. I'm going to a Grad Hall dinner on Wednesday. I am thinking it's going to be very Harry Potter like. I have no idea what to expect and I am scared stiff, but I think it will be a fabulous opportunity.

Class at Cambridge is also fantastic. I love every aspect of it. It's hard, yes, but it's fantastic. Really stimulating to have access to such intelligence and creative thinking.

I'm heading to bed. I need to wash the negativity from today out of my system and start fresh. Peter Pan tickets go on sale tomorrow - so I'm sure that will be exciting. I can't believe we only have two weeks - NOT EVEN - before the show opens. I'm scared!

ALL THINGS ARE PASSING. THIS TOO SHALL PASS.
(you cheat, you die)
(as Mr. Divis used to say)

WITCHES

Witches of Eastwick is underway!! I have loved it! The energy! The lights! I am happy to get involved with something like this again.

I need to take some photos tonight!

Exhausted....

Witches of Eastwick opens on Wednesday.

Failed driving test.

Second day of Cambridge Wednesday.

First day of Cambridge went well, but I felt ill.

QTS meeting on Tuesday.

Lesson observations this week.

Dad comes in in a week and half.

NFL in two weeks.





I need a holiday.

Sick days....

It's been ages since I have updated my blog - and that's a poor effort from myself.

Today I called in sick.  I never call in sick and actually felt more guilty about calling in than the actual sickness.  With my musical opening in a week, I don't think I can afford to be ill.  Get better soon was my only thought. 

So I have spent most of the day sleeping.  I have so much going on this week, I need to be on my A game tomorrow.

Peter Pan is still underway.  My cast of 54 keeps me very busy.  With the show in November I feel as though we are ahead of schedule.  Now, if only they all learn their lines by next week, we are in brilliant shape.

Witches of Eastwick, as I've said, Opens next Wednesday.  I'm loving being a part of the Players and the show is just brilliant.  I have a hysterical little devil costume I have to wear while dancing around in a "sexy" manner.  Yes, the students in the production are having a field day.  It's a great opportunity to be IN theatre though -so I'm embracing the show!  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday!  Woo hoo!

Wednesday I start Cambridge!  My masters degree will take two years....what an experience. I have no idea what I am in store for....I just know it's Cambridge, and it's creativity.

Thursday is my driving test as well.  Hopefully I pass - because that means I can have a car and that means - I am an official resident.  There's something special about getting a car.  I am looking forward to it.  Cross your fingers!

Hopefully I am back to work tomorrow.  It's very dull being ill....

And here we go again....

School starts on Wednesday.  Hooray!  It's been a nice summer.  First summer I haven't worked since....well, I was 15.  That a lot of years of working.  I think it was a well deserved break.  I'm actually looking forward to work.  I really have missed the colleagues and the kids.  Some people I'm not looking forward to seeing, but others - oh yea, they are brilliant.  

I have high expectations for this year.  I'm going to be quite busy.  Teaching, working on my QTS, starting Cambridge and my MEd, Directing "Peter Pan" from Sept - Nov, and being in "Witches of Eastwick" until October.  I'm pooped!  Christmas is going to be fabulous!

Dad is coming over in October for NFL at Wembly.  I am SO Pumped!  That will be brilliant!!  That leaves Brian as the only one in the family to not have been to London.  I think we will have to arrange something.  He would like London.  And seeing something athletic.  

Woop woop woop.  It's Friday night and I have some reading to do.  

Hasta Luego.