Well, the time keeps on flying by. Where did the month of November go? The weather is starting to cool off--I broke out long pants and long sleeve shirts for the first time this week as a "severe tropical depression" past through. It's still pretty warm in the day (upper 70s), but it's cool enough for a windbreaker at night. And of course, there's always that wind.
The pleasant weather and the buoyancy of our soon-to-be departing roommates have kept the living here nice after the dark post-Halloween days. I think we're living vicariously through them. It seems like chulupas are almost around the corner for us too. Paul went to a lot of trouble to fix us a special Thanksgiving dinner of KFC and mashed potatoes. It was sweet and delicious.
Work also seems to be less stressful. I think that's because I've completely sold out and become a slave to the Man. I'll give out super student to every kid every day just so I don't have to talk to anyone ever. I did draw the line at blackmail for the monthly super student. That was a 100% united front effort though. Although, I think one of them might have been purchased. I know it money was offered, I just don't know if it was accepted. I don't know if I even care. Everything changes on a dime anyway, I think we all just pay lip service and do only those things that are necessary to stay out of trouble and don't screw up our classes. Is this the secret to employment? 'Cause that's a little depressing.
My grad school stuff also seems to be moving along as well. My statements of purpose are done (although not sent in since my father-in-law is busy ripping them apart, for my benefit of course), my letters of recommendation should all arrive (fingers crossed), my GRE scores are sent, and my transcripts should go out next week. That's just a writing sample away from being completely DONE!
Well, I don't have much else to say, just the same old, same old here. I'm going to Lugang tomorrow afternoon, maybe I'll post some pictures afterwards.
3 comments:
Thank you for leaving out any graphic stories of grossness this time!
Hey, I am overjoyed not to have any to share. The worst thing I have had to deal with since was a third grader who was so tired that he tried to hand in a half-done test, so he could sleep while everyone else finished. I felt for him, but I was forced to point out that such an action would result in me telling his dad that he failed because he refused to finish the test. The student acknowledged this was not make a happy father. He finished the test.
I'm just glad when none of my kids get's arrested! I am lucky though, I love my job and they know that they are all "my kids". I think when you are employed doing something you enjoy it makes a big difference.While I don't accept bribes, I do heavily endorse using them . It's amazing what they'll do (or not do) for a pink cookie!
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