Exhausting semester at AHS
April 8, 2009 tg1138block
Describe: This semester has been unusually rough on me. I have taken 21 hours in a semester before, but I have 8am classes M-Th. I am always exhausted, and I feel like I never have any time for me. When I am not doing something at home, all I am thinking about is how I should be starting on my project, paper, homework, or study guide for another class. I have come to dread the weekends because I have to make a list of everything that needs to get accomplished over the weekend and the list is too long for me to even want to look at. All I can tell my self is that I am almost done!
Analyze: I know that it was my choice to take all of these hour in one semester, so I am not by any means trying to cop-out. However, this semester has officially been the worst semester of my life. My volleyball team is doing exceptionally well, and I don’t even have time to take that in and celebrate because I have to scurry off to start on more homework. I really enjoy coming to the block, but lately it has seem like a chore having to come. I know that sounds horrible, but I am always wanting that one extra hour of sleep. Having this grueling schedule will help prepare me for student teaching, and my first year as the head classroom teacher. It just seems so far away!!!!!!
Reflection: I know that I am going to have to push myself through this semester, and I think that it will benefit me in the long run. I am going to have to learn to start working ahead because I never do since I am always completely exhausted during my free time. I am mostly just stressing out because I am the type of student that always has to have “A’s” and I get very upset when I get a “B”. I know that I will push through this semester and everything will be OK. I can’t wait for the week I have off in between spring and my mini-mester because I need it to recoup and rest up for my summer classes.
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1. jb50block&hellip | April 12, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Tara, I’m very sorry to hear that you’re stressed this semester. If it’s any consolation, you’re doing an excellent job in the block! You’re able to handle the challenges and pressures well. Hang in there!
As I read your blog, I’m reminded of Mrs. Z’s guest lecture. She stated that she volunteered for many extra duties this semester. She stated, “That’s just the way that I am.” She also stated that she accepted the fact that she works all day on Saturday.
This semester has been tough for me, too. In addition to teaching you all’s class, I’m supervising three student teachers. One is a school in the west side of San Antonio. One is in San Marcos (thank goodness). And one is in Lake Travis. It takes me a whole day to drive to the school, observe the teacher, debrief with the teacher, and then return home. When I get home, I have to grade papers and prepare for my next block class. I’m also sponsoring Kappa Delta Pi and serving on the national board. Plus, I have service responsibilties as a faculty member.
I say all of this to let you know that the life of a teacher is crazy. However, we can (and should) say “no” when asked to do things.
Hang in there, Tara! You can do it! NB