Plumbing and Final Exams

Although this doesn't look like much, it is my NEW spare bathroom! It's got a tiny tub and shower in it. I went by after teaching and YEAH! I had plumbing!



I opted NOT to have a garden tub in my bathroom since I HATE standing in the bathtub to shower. This is just a shower, but there's two benches and a handle... I'll just start out with a shower curtain but I want a glass door later on.



AND, I also got my furnace and all the duct work installed. They look like HUGE shiny snakes winding around the trusses. It's so pretty all shiny and new. I know soon it'll be covered in grey death (blown-in insulation) and that insulation is a GOOD thing, but for now, I like it shiny.


IN OTHER NEWS:
I'm writing my two final exams today for my two classes I'm teaching. So far, I've completed the US history final. It's 50 questions, multiple choice. BUT we cover SO much information... I think it's going to be difficult for the students but hopefully not murderously hard. If I remember, I'm going to bring popcorn for them for after the test.

I'm still going to be working on the Econ final this evening. Wish me luck!

And, today at school, it was picture day. Have I mentioned how much I HATE school pictures? I didn't like it any more as a teacher than I did as a student. Bleck!

First Day of School

Today was my first day of the three-week pre-session at TCP. Oh boy!

The way the pre-session works is that each student takes the same SUBJECT for 5 periods a day for 11 days. At the end, they get 1 semester's credit. The teachers rotate in and out so one person doesn't end up teaching the entire course.

I'm teaching US History for the first two class periods. NOT really my forte. I think it went okay considering they told me I'd have 18 kids and I ended up with 23. Granted, I not only got 23, but I also am getting Ashley to TA my class. THAT was a nice surprise!

Then, for periods 3 & 4 I teach Econ. That's right up my alley with all my practical experience with EatStayPlay.com. Of course, their first two periods are very heavy lecture. Luckily for them, Cody, the regular Econ teacher is passionate about Econ so even trying to cram in 21 chapters shouldn't be too dry.

I'm not sure how it all went, at the end of the day. I was very tired going into teaching today since I'm just not getting enough sleep with everything that I'm trying to get done. I think tomorrow will be a lot better as we're all better prepared and know what to expect.