Most weekdays
5:15 a.m.
- Get up (really?).
- Feed the dogs.
- Shower, if time.
- Dress.
- Eat.
- Take meds, vites, etc.
- Kiss the hubby good-bye while he slumbers
6:00 a.m.
- Leave. If I’m lucky, I’ll get their before the students do. Class starts at 7:00. Ah, traffic!
7:00 a.m.
- First class of the day. Everyone looks tired. I know I am. Here we go, though.
- Smile.
- Get the students talking.
9:00 a.m.
- Head back home.
10:00 a.m.
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C’mon mom! Let’s play! Take a nap, if possible. (Dogs: seriously? what about our walk? You’ve been promising….)
- Work on lesson plans.
- Freelance assignments.
- Laundry, dishes, housework, pay bills, make calls….
2:45 p.m.
- Head to Juriquilla to pick up Lyn at 3:30.
- Hit the bank or grocery store on the way home, or sometimes stop for a bite to eat.
4:00 p.m.
- Lyn vegges, naps and/or showers while I start dinner.
5:00 p.m.
- Eat (standing up).
- Wash dishes.
- Review lesson plan for evening class.
6:00 p.m.
- Head back downtown to teach.
7:30 p.m.
- If I’m lucky, I’m there a few minutes early. If I’m not, I’m running in the door three steps ahead of my students.
9:00 p.m.
- Head back home.
- Get the morning’s materials together so I don’t forget anything.
- Drink a glass of wine.
- Shower.
- Prepare clothes for tomorrow so when I wake up in the dark I can find them.
11:00 p.m.
- Collapse into a coma-like state. 5:15 will be here before you know it.
Saturdays
6:00 a.m.
- Wake up.
- Slug coffee, breakfast, meds and vites.
6:45 a.m.
- Leave for school. Traffic is lighter. Phew.
7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Class.
2:00 p.m.
- Fill out class paperwork, talk with colleagues.
3:00 p.m.
- Home.
- Nap.
- Drink liberally.
Sunday
- Thank you, God, for a day off. Well, not really.
- Grocery shopping, laundry, housework.
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Me and Jonathan at my favorite place — the pool! He’s helping me with my Spanish. If I’m really lucky, a quick dip in the pool.
Monday…
Repeat as above.
Oh, wait! I have another class starting tomorrow. A business English class on telephone and teleconferencing skills. M,W,F from 4-6 p.m. Looks like Lyn will have to find another ride home.
TTFN
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