August 19, 2009

  • Getting Closer

    Well, the Fall semester is nearing.  I begin classes on Monday.  I'm not ready.  I haven't felt this unprepared (both mentally, physically and emotionally) in a very long time.  I hope it's not a sign of burning out.  I can't burn out at this point. 

    There is one class that I am desperate to get into.  There are only 10 slots and I'm hoping that someone drops it.  If I can't take it this semester then I'll be taking it during my 3rd year and will only have one semester to teach a college class or two.  I needed more experience than that.  But, with all the complications that have occurred, things have kind of gotten wonky.

    So, if any of you feel like sending me magical class-mojo, please please please do.  I know you guys have made miracles happen for me in the past.  I have things set up so that I will be notified the second someone drops the class.  It's a waiting game now. 

    I will be going to school every single day of the week: Monday through Friday.  I'm really not looking forward to that.  I always enjoyed keeping my school days down to 2 days.  I just can't manage it any other way right now (UNLESS I get into this class).  If that happens, I'm a happy camper.

    So far, here's my schedule:

    Monday / Wednesday / Friday: Technique and Form - Poetry  (11:00am to 11:50am).
    Tuesdays: 11am - 2pm (literary editing internship) / 4:00 - 5:15 (Teaching Reading) / 6:50 - 10:00pm (Fiction Workshop)
    Wednesday Evenings: 5:15 - 9:00pm (teach creative writing at the county jail).
    Thursdays: 4:00 - 5:15 (Teaching Reading)

    So, as the week progresses, things get gradually less hectic.  I'm praying that next semester I'll keep it all to a few days.  I am desperate for energy right now.  :)

Comments (2)

  • I'll send you some magical class-mojo!! Can you perhaps make a weekend getaway to a cottage or some such place over the weekend? A diversion to help you get your energy and motivation back?

    Creative writing at the county jail? Now that one does sound interesting, and different!

    Here's wishing you luck on someone else dropping out so you can take that spot in the course you want (by the way, what is that course you desire, if you can say and you don't mind my asking?)....

    Best of luck to you!!

  • Best of luck getting the schedule you'd like and rejuvenating your energy for the semester!

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