Clearly, I never update my blog, but now seems as good a time as any.
My work life has really hit the skids. I was assigned to the school where I'm at at the very start of September, and I'm teaching the subject that I trained in, unlike last year. Fantastic! Except for two major things:
1. The school that I was at last year...
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My work life has really hit the skids. I was assigned to the school where I'm at at the very start of September, and I'm teaching the subject that I trained in, unlike last year. Fantastic! Except for two major things:
1. The school that I was at last year...
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Clearly, I never update my blog, but now seems as good a time as any.
My work life has really hit the skids. I was assigned to the school where I'm at at the very start of September, and I'm teaching the subject that I trained in. Fantastic! Except for two major things:
My love life has been great. I've had my girlfriend for over...
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My work life has really hit the skids. I was assigned to the school where I'm at at the very start of September, and I'm teaching the subject that I trained in. Fantastic! Except for two major things:
My love life has been great. I've had my girlfriend for over...
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tilpacer:
... And what?
spiffy:
...and I really hate computer glitches.
2009 Resolutions:
I've gotten more amusement out of this video than any one person should. Hope you enjoy.
-Read for pleasure, not just for school. And read real books, not just Car and Driver.
-Become more organized.
-Get a hired by an Edmonton or Edmonton-area school board for some than a sub contract.
-Get a girlfriend.
-Get more active--bike more, maybe pick up snowboarding.
-Start saving money
-Lose 10 pounds
-Relax more often and not let little problems get to me...
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velvet_petal:
Thanks, Spiffy. We're doing okay. I appreciate your thoughfulness.
Hope all is well in your world too. Did you get the Edmonton/Calgary thing worked out?
Hope all is well in your world too. Did you get the Edmonton/Calgary thing worked out?
velvet_petal:
Happy birthday, Spiffy! Hope you are having a good one, despite it being on a Tuesday.
Going back to the town I grew up in for a wedding. It should be a white-trash good time!
Convocation is on Monday--I can't wait!
I'll try and have a more coherent update soon--I should be packing right now.
Convocation is on Monday--I can't wait!
I'll try and have a more coherent update soon--I should be packing right now.
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velvet_petal:
I tried not to be a total dork during dinner but it really got to me, Spiffy. I couldn't help but get a little misty over my pumpkin soup.
velvet_petal:
Happy birthday Spiffy! Hope you are out having fun.
I wrote my last final ever today.
I'm not going to lie, I feel pretty fucking good right about now.
I'm not going to lie, I feel pretty fucking good right about now.
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tilpacer:
Congrats! 
What is next for you?
What is next for you?
velvet_petal:
How are things Spiffy? Still celebrating the completion of your last exam?
I've gotten more amusement out of this video than any one person should. Hope you enjoy.
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velvet_petal:
My internet & SG account seem to be acting up. Will have to check that out in a bit. Sounds fun.
velvet_petal:
Thank you Spiffy. *Hangs head down.*
How is the teaching going lately?
How is the teaching going lately?
Happy New Year!
Some goals for 2009:
-Read for pleasure, not just for school. And read real books, not just Car and Driver.
-Become more organized.
-Get a hired by an Edmonton or Edmonton-area school board for some than a sub contract.
-Get a girlfriend.
-Get more active--bike more, maybe pick up snowboarding.
-Start saving money
-Lose 10 pounds
-Relax more often and not let...
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Some goals for 2009:
-Read for pleasure, not just for school. And read real books, not just Car and Driver.
-Become more organized.
-Get a hired by an Edmonton or Edmonton-area school board for some than a sub contract.
-Get a girlfriend.
-Get more active--bike more, maybe pick up snowboarding.
-Start saving money
-Lose 10 pounds
-Relax more often and not let...
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velvet_petal:
I hear you on the getting more organized. And yes, you deserve a girlfriend! Now go forth and get one instead of hanging out here with us homebodies!
tiger_fodder:
All good resolutions. Good luck!
I've started my student teaching today--it's a ton of work that needs to be done right. now!
So naturally, I'm updating my blog.
-I've got a ton of shit that needs to be done--unit plans, lesson plans, personal reflections, professional journals, etc. AHHH!!
-Canadian election is happening today. As it stands right now, it's another minority Conservative government, and my MP is also Conservative. Overall,...
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So naturally, I'm updating my blog.
-I've got a ton of shit that needs to be done--unit plans, lesson plans, personal reflections, professional journals, etc. AHHH!!
-Canadian election is happening today. As it stands right now, it's another minority Conservative government, and my MP is also Conservative. Overall,...
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velvet_petal:
Cake and cookies? Sign me up.
My once-a-month blog update! YAAAY! 
School is going great. I'm almost half-way finished this semester, and I'll be starting my teaching practicum in about a month's time. All I know right now is that I'll be teaching at a Catholic high school here in the city--which doesn't narrow it down as much as I'd like...
But other than that, things are going great. I'm only...
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School is going great. I'm almost half-way finished this semester, and I'll be starting my teaching practicum in about a month's time. All I know right now is that I'll be teaching at a Catholic high school here in the city--which doesn't narrow it down as much as I'd like...
But other than that, things are going great. I'm only...
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marvel:
Congrats on getting a practicum - are you nervous?
varuka_salt:
Happy Birfday Beyotch!
School starts in a week's time.
Where the hell did summer go to?!? I was really getting used to having some extra money floating around...
Where the hell did summer go to?!? I was really getting used to having some extra money floating around...
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velvet_petal:
Hope school is going well Spiffy and that you are keeping the sword fighting monkeys at bay.
velvet_petal:
After this....I have loads of survival advice. You ever move to hurrican alley Spiffy, I'm the woman to ask.
YAY!!! Another blog post, only a month and a half after the last!
A quick rundown of my life since the last blog post:
School:
-I'm registered for my teaching practicum in the fall, and I'm really looking forward to it!
-I got my marks back for the last semester, and I'm pleased with 3 of the four marks. Sadly, I failed that fourth class,...
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A quick rundown of my life since the last blog post:
School:
-I'm registered for my teaching practicum in the fall, and I'm really looking forward to it!
-I got my marks back for the last semester, and I'm pleased with 3 of the four marks. Sadly, I failed that fourth class,...
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velvet_petal:
Ahhh,coworkers! You're right. It probably is the only kind & polite thing to do to listen patiently. 
velvet_petal:
Travels went well, only I feel rough this morning. Long flight and flight delays at the start followed by overstuffing myself with my favorite Chinese take-away before bed last night....can do very bad things to one's body.
God finals suck. Here's something to amuse me while I should be studying:
comixbookgurl:
ur thigh tattoos are awesome!!!!!
sweetloretta:
i'm so glad you have been around more. and btw- finals can suck my ass. i hope you did okay!
*hands you a beer