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01
Jul
2022

Fit Five Friday and July 2022 Ultimate Coffee Date

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Hello July! We are half way done with the year 2022. And what a year it has been. I’m starting off the weekend with a little catch-up over the Ultimate Coffee Date hosted by Coco and Deborah. So grab a mug of your favorite beverage and let’s chat for a bit!

If we were having coffee…
I’d ask you to ask me how many gifts I received from my students are the end of the school year. Now, I don’t do this job for the gifts but it is nice to get them. Go ahead, ask me. 0. NOLLA. ZERO. NULA. NUL. I have been teaching for 13 years and every year (except 2020 and we know why) I have received gifts from students. I went out for drinks with my coworker that day and even she was shocked. Her husband and other friend that joined us were also shocked. I did receive a few thank you on Remind from parents, but still. Update: Receiving gifts is not an expectation. I was just surprised that is all. I am not trying to sound ungrateful.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that Summer School went better than expected. I started off with 22 students on my roster and ended up with 14. We took one field trip to the Adler Planetarium. They made me smile but no one made me cry. Teaching in all English isn’t that bad.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that my yesterday my mom and I went to Walgreens to get our 2nd booster shot. Crossing my fingers we don’t have any side effects from it. Our first one was in October so it was time for this one.

If we were having coffee…
I’d ask you if you rate a Peloton class based on the instructor’s playlist. I know I can check out the playlist before deciding to take the class, but sometimes I forget and then wonder how the heck they picked that song or songs. On Sunday I took a 90s Run and I only recognized the first two. I was so annoyed towards the end and was glad it was only 20 minutes. On Tuesday I took an 80s Run class. I’ve listened to plenty of 80s songs but only recognized one. 🤔

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I am noticing more gray hair. They’re mostly baby hairs on the top right. I know I am at that point when I will be seeing them more often. I am just not ready for them.

Thanks for linking up with us again this week! We’ve got FIVE incredible co-hosts, and we are ready to link up every Friday to share YOUR weekly fitness favorites! Join hosts My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and Zenaida every Friday for Fit Five Friday! Please add your link below. I am also linking up with Running with Perseverance and Confessions of a Mother Runner for the Ultimate Coffee Date.

24
Jun
2022

Fit Five Friday and June 2022 Runfessions

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It’s the last Friday of the month which means Marcia has opened the Runfessional! It’s also time for another edition of Fit Five Friday hosted by Darlene, Renée, Jenn, Michelle, and me! Let’s get started, shall we?!

I runfess…
That I thought Runfessions was next week. Early this week I bought a new wall calendar. I buy the academic July-June calendar though I prefer August-July but that is not the point. 😉 All week I kept looking at it since it is right above my computer monitor. I was even staring at the June 30th box because that is the last day of Summer School. And even with that I still didn’t realize today is the last Friday of the month. ¡Caramba! Am I working too hard? Or am I truly relaxing this Summer and it truly slipped my mind?

I runfess…
I tried to schedule blood work for my mother for September but the earliest appointment I could get was at 9:30am. Umm, why? She is diabetic and also has to fast and 9:30 is way too late for her to go without eating. Plus, she takes medicine. I was told that the technicians cannot draw blood unless there is a doctor in the clinic. I knew that already and in the past have been able to take her at 8am. The receptionist did tell me which doctor (and the days) goes in at 7:30. The plan is to walk in and get it done.

I runfess…
That after YEARS of taking my mother for blood work, I didn’t follow the same procedure for me. My mother has to fast, but on my past two visits to Quest Diagnostics, I did not fast. 🤦🏾‍♀️ 🤦🏾‍♀️ Now I know why my glucose levels were high! At least with the last results my HbA1c is lower so I must be doing something right. Below are the instructions I got. Check out the part about eating or drinking. Isn’t it confusing? How did you interpret it? Well I am not making the same mistake again! I already scheduled my next appointment for 7am in September.

I runfess…
That I got asked not once but TWICE to attend a PLC Conference for school. The locations are Seattle, Detroit, and Orlando. I was asked to go to Detroit and Orlando and both times I said no. I don’t like those types of conferences and all that mumbo jumbo stuff for school. Just let me do my job. Would I have learned something interesting? Probably. Next year I will be on the School Improvement Team and a PLC Facilitator for my team so I am sure it would be have beneficial. But no thanks. However, I did get a bit jealous when I saw pictures from those in Orlando. Yes, it was work but also a chance to get away. And that is why I should have gone! 🤣 But I would have missed two paid days of Summer School. Would you have gone?

I runfess…
That during my run this morning I had two additional items to add to this post (I wrote the first 3 before heading out). Now that I am showered and ready for work, I cannot remember. I knew I should have stopped and typed them on my phone so I wouldn’t forget. I use Google Keep to keep my notes, ideas in one place. Oh well. At least I was able to add this runfession to my post. I hope you have a great weekend!

Thanks for linking up with us again this week! We’ve got FIVE incredible co-hosts, and we are ready to link up every Friday to share YOUR weekly fitness favorites! Join hosts My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and Zenaida every Friday for Fit Five Friday! Please add your link below. I am also linking up with Marcia for Runfessions.

10
Jun
2022

Fit Five Friday: 5 things I thought about this week while running

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What a week! I am officially on Summer Break and will be going in today to set up my classroom. School starts on Monday. The good thing is that it is only for 3 weeks and will be done June 30th. Also, we are off on the 20th and on the 28th it will be a Remote Day (we still have to go in but students do not).

Running is going OK. The weather has been pleasant but next week we will have our hot days.

Here are a few thoughts from this week:

💭 Mortgage interest rate – Holy cow! I’ve been wide awake at night thinking about it. How can it be so high? Will it keep getting higher? Will I still be able to afford a house?

💭 Twitter – I am not a big fan of it but so far am liking it. Much of the conversation right now is about teachers, the January 6th Hearing, and the mess with the Republicans. Many times I shake my head in disbelief with the things Republicans are doing/not doing.

💭 Parents – How can they be irresponsible and really think we are simply babysitters? Remember my student that was giving me trouble? He had been acting out. I thought for sure he would be suspended. He didn’t. Long story short, he should have stayed home on Tuesday. It was Field Day (we went in the morning) for everyone and he didn’t deserve to go. The rest of the day he was with other teachers instead of being in my room. I know the school called parents to pick him up and they didn’t. I saw mom after 3pm when she picked up her other son. He said something to me and I responded but I was doing something else for another mom. When I was done I walked away. I had NO desire to talk to mom. Well, actually I did, but I knew that I would just go off on her.

💭 Summer School – There will be 21 students in my class. How and why? I had 22 in the school year and that was tough. Why do administrators think that is a good decision? Many administrators have no idea what it is like being in the classroom now. Some may have been classroom teachers YEARS ago but so many things have changed. I am determined to make it a good 3 weeks for my students. I just need to remember that I will be teaching 1st graders (not 2nd graders) and in English (not in Spanish).

💭 Planning for next year – I haven’t made definite travel plans for this year but am already thinking of going on a cruise next year. It is a 7 night Greek Isles Cruise in July. Anyone want to go? Here is the link with more information.

Thanks for linking up with us again this week! We’ve got FIVE incredible co-hosts, and we are ready to link up every Friday to share YOUR weekly fitness favorites! Join hosts My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and Zenaida every Friday for Fit Five Friday! Please add your link below.

03
Jun
2022

Fit Five Friday and June 2022 Ultimate Coffee Date

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Wow, hard to believe it is already June! The month sure does go by fast when you are having fun. I’m starting off the weekend with a little catch-up over the Ultimate Coffee Date hosted by Coco and Deborah. So grab a mug of your favorite beverage and let’s chat for a bit!

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I am emotionally and mentally exhausted. With the last few days of school, packing up my classroom, and my mother being home this week I am very tired. Taking care of an elderly woman is tiring. My sister is home with her during the day until I come home. Who would have thought personalities change as we get older?

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that there is a house that I want to see but am having trouble doing so. I’ve been eyeing it for a few weeks and finally contacted my agent about it. I was surprised no one had bought it yet since houses are selling like hot cakes. Last week he told me that the owners were going on vacation and to reach out to him on Tuesday. I did. I told him I could see it Wednesday or Thursday. No luck. I am wondering if the owners really want to sell their house. Why are they making it so difficult? I believe things happen for a reason so maybe this is a way of saying that this house is no bueno.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that on Wednesday I received my new teaching assignment for the 2022-2023 school year. There are 4 second grade teachers (2 GE and 2 DL) and we get along and work very well together. We were split up. One GE and one DL teacher are going to one school and the other 2 to a different school. I knew it could happen but still cannot believe it. It is making me very sad but am trying to stay positive. I am glad that at least I will be working with someone I’ve worked with for years.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that a friend of mine reached out to me because she had an extra ticket to see “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations” on Saturday. I love musicals. I haven’t seen her in years and am looking forward to it. I feel like a kid with a new toy. I realized it’s been a long time since I’ve been out with friends. There are 4 of us going and are meeting first for lunch and then go see the musical. I hope I stay awake. I usually take a nap after lunch.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I didn’t realize I had so much school stuff. The last time I packed was about 4-5 years ago. I was moved to my current room 2 years ago but administration packed it all up for me. When I am done I think I will have about 80 boxes, bags, and containers that will need to be sent to my new school. That number doesn’t even include some items I will store in my cousin’s garage. Does that make me a hoarder?

Thanks for linking up with us again this week! We’ve got FIVE incredible co-hosts, and we are ready to link up every Friday to share YOUR weekly fitness favorites! Join hosts My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and Zenaida every Friday for Fit Five Friday! Please add your link below. I am also linking up with Running with Perseverance and Confessions of a Mother Runner for the Ultimate Coffee Date.

27
May
2022

Fit Five Friday and May 2022 Runfessions

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Last month I wrote about how things were going so well with my student. Not sure what happened but he is back to not behaving well. Let’s just say he was out yesterday and is supposed to be back today. I was planning to take a few days off next week but I thought about it and decided not to. I want to spend the last couple of days with the rest of my students. I am not going to let one student ruin that for me. I was told that if he doesn’t want to do anything in the classroom, to send him to the office. Seven more days!

It’s the last Friday of the month which means Marcia has opened the Runfessional! It’s also time for another edition of Fit Five Friday hosted by Darlene, Renée, Jenn, Michelle, and me! Let’s get started, shall we?!

I runfess…
Remember how I few months ago I told you that I didn’t know my car had a remote starter? Well, a few weeks ago I found out about the anti-theft system for the radio. 🙄 Not sure how it was activated. I followed the directions but could not enable the system. I was getting frustrated. Then something clicked in my head. I used the power button for the radio. I was pressing the wrong one! I was using the one for the car. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 🤦🏻‍♀️

I runfess…
That a few days ago I was in a group text with a few other teachers. During the day I am fine with the messages going back and forth. That night someone sent a text at 10 pm. What?!? I had my phone on vibrate but I still heard the sound. Then others responded but I went to sleep. I went to the bathroom in the middle of the night and saw that there were over 30 messages with the last one at 11:30 pm. Part of me wanted to respond at 5 am when I was up. I couldn’t but I know I should have. Would you?

I runfess…
That last week a few teachers were recognized because their students made advancements in an iReady (a math platform) diagnostics test. They each received a certificate. Everyone in my team got one except me. I tried not to let it bother me but deep down inside it did. The certificate didn’t bother me. It was the fact that my students did not score high enough. I kept wondering what did the other teachers did so that their students scored high. I thought about what I could have done different. I thought that maybe it is because my kids are bilingual and I teach math in English. Who knows but then I was annoyed at myself for letting it bother me.

single tear

I runfess…
That I got my assignment for Summer School and will be teaching 1st grade GE (English). I was upset when I found out because I applied for a dual language (DL) position. I emailed the Principal to remind him that I didn’t apply for a GE position. He told me that there were no more DL positions. Part of me doesn’t want to teach Summer School anymore, but a coworker reminded me that it is only 3 weeks. I know I am letting my ego get in the way.

I runfess…
That I am beginning to dislike driving because of the drivers. Many are just awful and impatient. I’d like to think I am a good driver. I see many drivers driving way past the limit on the streets, change lanes because the driver in front was “too slow”, and texting while driving. Doing those things can cause an accident and we don’t need more to happen.