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It's gonna be a long week...
Nov. 13th, 2005 10:18 amWe've been under the threat of an impending HMI inspection for the last little while. Unlike years previous, this time HMI will only be giving 2 days notice before they visit the school. Fortunately for me, I've gotten a lot of the necessary preparation done and two days warning should be enough to finish 'em. 'Course, there are certain classes that I'd prefer they see over others, but, hey, I think that's true of any teacher. If the news from on high is correct, we should be getting notice either this week or the next. I'll be glad to finally get that out of the way; the tension amongst the staff is way too high.
It hasn't all been doom and gloom, though. On the way to work the other day, I had a chat with the deputy headteacher; I asked him about whether or not I'd be on for the spring (as my contract is currently only for four months). His response was an earnest/amused "Of course you're on for spring. Sorted!" The only question that remains is whether or not I'll be on as a member of the agency I'm currently with or as part of the school staff (the latter is less likely, given budgetary restraints).
I'll be moving closer to the school in January. While I enjoyed my stay in Aylesbury with a most lovely friend and flatmate, I'm am deeply looking forward to regaining an hour or so from my daily commute. D and I never really get to chat much or anything on weekdays, anyhow; I tend to arrive late in the evening and go to bed early. There's also the adventure factor, too; I enjoy exploring new spaces. I'm also toying with the idea of finding a flat of my own, instead of sharing with others. That would be a lot more expensive, but I want to try living on my own for once.
Knowing I'll be staying on at the school and having more spare time has allowed me to begin a new search for new girlfriend. Again, I've begun by joining online dating services, but methinks I may try out a few speed dating events. I'm sure I won't be alone for very long.
Since I got back from Canada, I've tried to be more mindful of opportunities for exercise during normal activity, as D from PG has been doing with great results. It began with things like doing isometrics whilst seated on the train and such, but the arm exercises lately have been consisting of two things: first, when walking with my rather hefty briefcase, I walk holding it halfway curled up, giving my biceps a lot more exercise than they usually ever get. In the mornings, I've been doing push ups. At first, I started doing twenty whilst my feet were elevated on the seat of a sofa, but, for about a week or so, I've been upping the challenge by placing my hands close together, forming a "diamond" with forefingers and thumbs, near the center of my chest. THAT is a challenge! At first, I could only do twenty of them by bending at the knees. Each time I did so, though, I did a few full body, to help build the strength. Yesterday, I went to do them again, after having been negligent for a few days, and, without thinking much about it, did a few full body. Realizing, with amazement, the ease with which I was doing so, I finished off the full twenty.
Despite all the good stuff, though, I still have to face Monday (blech!). Ah well, the stress levels will be reduced soon enough and, for the last few weeks, I'll be sans a number of classes as they do their mock exams (yay!).
It hasn't all been doom and gloom, though. On the way to work the other day, I had a chat with the deputy headteacher; I asked him about whether or not I'd be on for the spring (as my contract is currently only for four months). His response was an earnest/amused "Of course you're on for spring. Sorted!" The only question that remains is whether or not I'll be on as a member of the agency I'm currently with or as part of the school staff (the latter is less likely, given budgetary restraints).
I'll be moving closer to the school in January. While I enjoyed my stay in Aylesbury with a most lovely friend and flatmate, I'm am deeply looking forward to regaining an hour or so from my daily commute. D and I never really get to chat much or anything on weekdays, anyhow; I tend to arrive late in the evening and go to bed early. There's also the adventure factor, too; I enjoy exploring new spaces. I'm also toying with the idea of finding a flat of my own, instead of sharing with others. That would be a lot more expensive, but I want to try living on my own for once.
Knowing I'll be staying on at the school and having more spare time has allowed me to begin a new search for new girlfriend. Again, I've begun by joining online dating services, but methinks I may try out a few speed dating events. I'm sure I won't be alone for very long.
Since I got back from Canada, I've tried to be more mindful of opportunities for exercise during normal activity, as D from PG has been doing with great results. It began with things like doing isometrics whilst seated on the train and such, but the arm exercises lately have been consisting of two things: first, when walking with my rather hefty briefcase, I walk holding it halfway curled up, giving my biceps a lot more exercise than they usually ever get. In the mornings, I've been doing push ups. At first, I started doing twenty whilst my feet were elevated on the seat of a sofa, but, for about a week or so, I've been upping the challenge by placing my hands close together, forming a "diamond" with forefingers and thumbs, near the center of my chest. THAT is a challenge! At first, I could only do twenty of them by bending at the knees. Each time I did so, though, I did a few full body, to help build the strength. Yesterday, I went to do them again, after having been negligent for a few days, and, without thinking much about it, did a few full body. Realizing, with amazement, the ease with which I was doing so, I finished off the full twenty.
Despite all the good stuff, though, I still have to face Monday (blech!). Ah well, the stress levels will be reduced soon enough and, for the last few weeks, I'll be sans a number of classes as they do their mock exams (yay!).
