Happy St. Patrick's Day!

And a lovely one it is!! I've been playing some nice Irish (or Sssseltic as my colleague says) music all morning. Of course my little darlings don't appreciate it, but I've been enjoying it. It's so weird being in a school that doesn't do anything for St. Patrick's Day. But, I guess with the population here, we're lucky they know that the day *is* St. Patrick's Day. I miss the silly hats and the "wearing o' the green" all over the place. It just goes to show how important building unity and fraternity among a faculty is. We're all separated and compartmentalized into our classrooms... No faculty lounge (although maybe the room designated as such will be available by June) no social committee... Kinda sad. Was it Lee Iacocca who wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People or the Donald? Regardless, this school seems to practice "How to alienate people and start wars." A sad commentary on things.

But, on a positive note, I'm wearing a sweatshirt I bought in Ireland in August of 1999... And it fits!!! WoOHoO! Erin go bragh!! :)

Spring is here...

I miss Regina's annual spring announcement: "Spring is here/the grass is riz/I wonder where the birdies is?"

However, I am thankful that spring has finally arrived. This princess has been hiding in her tower being S.A.D., but I'm doing much better now. I'm losing weight at a slow and steady rate, which is definitely helping my mood. I'm also eating better foods which is another contributor to the mood improvement.

I guess we're all suffering from "in these tough economic times," but I'm accentuating the positive. I've got friends who care about me; parents/other relatives who love me; a job and benefits. I'm working on "getting out there," trying to go to positive lectures/sessions- just an overall improvement in myself.

Still having some issues with the kids, but things are slowly getting better.