Long time, No post

Well, well, well. What's new, you ask? Jeremy and I had the flu for a while, then yesterday I had some sort of stomach virus...here's to hoping it is only a 24 hour thing. We are both feeling much better.

Chris, Jeremy's dad, came to visit for a few days, which was pleasant. We went bowling, hiking, out to Provinos (naturally), and they went to the High and some other places. If you haven't been, I highly suggest hiking around Tallulah Gorge...very worth it, even in the cold.

Grad. school is my Everest.

I am really tired of my kids, and some of their parents. What teachers do in school means nothing if parents treat us as a free baby-sitting service, and nothing more. Because of this, and some other professional issues, I feel it will be much easier to leave the school sooner rather than later. I am learning a lot- something everyday- from fellow teachers and about myself. I feel like I know my strengths and weaknesses, and I feel supported by my team. That said, I've had some disagreements with some folks, and think it may be best to leave after next year. I was really hoping to stay 5 years at that school, and still may, but I can only take so much of the drama. I wanted to teach in a certain community to know that I'm making a difference, but have lately felt that I'm not. And I don't know how to fix it. Well...I know...but it's illegal. :) (Kick those parents in the knees, among other tactics.)

In other news, Powder has been especially affectionate. It's sweet. He'll curl up next to me, follow me around, jump in my arms, and give kitty kisses.