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jocelynceeA mere four weeks after finishing the semester in Germany, the new semester in the U.S. is starting. I've been really surprised -- despite the short break, I don't feel like I haven't had a vacation in these four weeks. I suppose it's because they have been jam-packed with activity of all sorts, including a relatively massive amount of travel. (Well, not as massive as a European tour, but still.) What with moving from Germany to West Memphis, then from West Memphis to Lawrence, there was plenty. I've also seen more people in more places than I normally would in a three-week span.
The routine that I normally fall into has not yet shown up, but it has left its calling card on my door once or twice. With adding teaching to my schedule this semester I will certainly have to regulate my time more thoroughly -- essentially making me more German than my Southern self could have imagined.
Normally I would bemoan the overlarge energy expenditure that such organization would surely require, but in the last few days I have not felt that way. On the contrary, I have become aware in several instances of a feeling of... dedication. Motivation. It may be that I have found where I belong, found what really excites me and keeps me going. I certainly hope that is the case.
I found myself wondering if a teacher would excuse my lateness occasionally to 9:30 class if I had to stay with a student after my class that ends at 9:20. Where are my priorities? I think that says it.
Other than my internet service seems to be cutting in and out on me, nothing is really ruffling my feathers right now.
Well, on to other things for tonight. I have a textbook to look at and a syllabus to read before I hit the sack tonight.
The routine that I normally fall into has not yet shown up, but it has left its calling card on my door once or twice. With adding teaching to my schedule this semester I will certainly have to regulate my time more thoroughly -- essentially making me more German than my Southern self could have imagined.
Normally I would bemoan the overlarge energy expenditure that such organization would surely require, but in the last few days I have not felt that way. On the contrary, I have become aware in several instances of a feeling of... dedication. Motivation. It may be that I have found where I belong, found what really excites me and keeps me going. I certainly hope that is the case.
I found myself wondering if a teacher would excuse my lateness occasionally to 9:30 class if I had to stay with a student after my class that ends at 9:20. Where are my priorities? I think that says it.
Other than my internet service seems to be cutting in and out on me, nothing is really ruffling my feathers right now.
Well, on to other things for tonight. I have a textbook to look at and a syllabus to read before I hit the sack tonight.
