Don't Complain

This is very interesting and takes less than a minute to watch. Plus, I believe it! ;-)

#Complaining...affects you more than you know! #thruththeory #betteryou #makeachange #itchangesyou #today#VRPC#BeMore #BeBetter #BeNext pic.twitter.com/rTA1rS6ZQx

— Dr. Vernice Richards (@VerniceRichards) May 27, 2017

RETIRED

It's not official until June 1, but my last day of school ever was Thursday, May 25. I've taught 38 years and am looking forward to a lot of enjoyable, healthy retirement years. Yay!

My Little Rant on Writing

Why do some feel it necessary to use big words when little ones work so much better. Why do some write long boring paragraphs with too many words and very little substance?  Not all will agree with me but here's my opinion on word usage and writing in general.


1. Don't use the word "component" when "part" works just fine.


2. Always get to the point the most direct way possible when writing. Good practice for this is to tweet. If you can't say it in 140 characters or less, write a book. If you can't get to the point, then you probably don't know what you are talking about. Think about it!

The Countdown Has Begun!

Nine weeks and counting! That means I need to work on my post-retirement daily schedule. So far I've come up with the following:

1. Rise early

2. Do the crossword puzzle in the paper while I enjoy my coffee.

3. Get part of my walking in for the day before noon.

4. Knit

5. Make dinner, if it's my turn.

6. Knit

7. Go to bed by 10.

This is not set in stone by any means but a partial guide until I actually experience true retirement for a while.

I might add that even though I'm enjoying counting down the days, I'm just as much enjoying my last trimester of teaching. I feel very fortunate that I am able to leave the working world still enjoying what I do, even after 37 years!

And the Journey Continues

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Just a couple of pics from my classroom

1.  One of my students snapped this while I was teaching and fortunately, he didn't get in trouble because it is one of the best pics I've ever taken, I think.

2. The second picture is definitely a face swap as you can see. One of my seminar students was asking if I had a Sanpchat account and when she found I did, decided we should do a face swap. It was good for more than a few laughs. There is only about 48 years difference in our ages!

I have to say this school year is passing quickly and I'm doing a good job of enjoying every day with colleagues as well as with my students.