Quick Break

I need a little break before getting back to work tonight. Teaching is going well. Despite my last post, this is overall a good experience. That's encouraging because for the last 7 or 8 years, I've wanted to be a university professor eventually. So I'm glad that this experience isn't making me realize that is an idiotic idea. What are some things I like about it? Interacting with the students is fun. It's neat to be a part of people's lives at a time when they are learning new things (both from school and about life) and figuring out what they want out of life. It's nice that these students are for the most part interested in the class. I also enjoy getting to think about, learn more about, and talk about all of the really cool science stuff that's involved in climate. Those are probably the best parts. Grading is not that fun. Also I've spent about 1-2 hours planning for every hour in class. So that makes this block system really hard - I might teach from 9-2 ... and then generally still have another 6-7 or so hours of work. So that is a long day.

This week I've been trying to keep my mood better than last week. To help, I've implemented my favorite stress-fighting tool - exercise! Monday I went swimming and yesterday I rode my bike. I love riding my bike, and riding somewhere new is kind of exciting. Also, I know this is really strange but just having my bike in my apartment makes me happier, I like to look at it :). But this kind of helps that whole "my only purpose is to work" mentality. Today though I am kind of tired and took a nap instead.

That's enough for now. I have some reading to do. Goodnight!