Yesterday was the first time this year when I needed to work on a gorgeous day. The weather was perfect, the sky blue, and we were inside a classroom.I usually maintain a very upbeat attitude in the classroom. I figure that I'm competing with fast-paced television and entertainment from the video-game generation. Additionally, time goes much more quickly for me, when I inject a bit of enthusiasm.
I was feeling a bit low-key. I think I've been fighting off a spring cold. Over the weekend, I slept a lot. During my class break, I really wanted to recline on the green grass and take a nap in the sun. The temperature couldn't have been better.
Maybe, at times, I take my job too seriously. I can see other teachers who teach a far greater number of hours than I do. I get exhausted by what I do. I don't understand how they can manage. They certainly can't be putting in the same amount of energy and effort.