Disillusionment

Note the graph above and note the lowest point. Yes - these are the phases of a teacher throughout the year. That is exactly how I am feeling right now. I am at the bottom and can only hope that things will look up after the mid-winter break. Cross your fingers!

My advice from my dad last night - coming from his Ultra runner peers- was to never make any major life decisions when you are going through a tough time. I really need to listen to this advice. All in a weeks time I have vowed to change careers, cities, houses, etc.

I know I have so much to be thankful for - it's just hard to see right now.
Sorry for the bummer post - my blog - my rules - and I want to remember this feeling next January when I realize how great things really are in May!

Back to School...Well, Sorta!

After my 3 weeks of summer I was ready to head back to school to help out for a few days. Today was my first day back and I can honestly say - this job is the reason Dave and I live in NY and we haven't moved. I work with an amazingly supportive staff and everyone is in it for the kids and their best interest. After working in a NYC public school I can say this is not always the case.

Today we worked on making the school schedule. Wow - such a headache! I can honestly say my brain is mush after staring at a computer screen all day. On the upside of the day - I got to see some of my little ones! They are in summer school right now and it was wonderful getting hugs and smiles from them. I will be in the next few days interviewing potential teachers. Fun fun!

As for the house hunt - Dave and I are thinking about waiting a few more months, saving more money, seeing if the market drops, and getting in to a higher price point bracket. Whatever the news says isn't true here in Westchester - the market is not dropping yet. We will wait and see...