Today is my birthday. We are doing / have done NOTHING about it, because last year I had a big catered party, and I simply don't feel the need for anything this year. Still basking in last years' glow.
Today is the first day of class. I had a dream that I was in a big Shakespearean play with a large audience. I had a main role and was in the opening scene, but I had not bothered to memorize my lines and didn't know them when the curtain opened. I related this to my husband and he laughed saying, I'm not psychoanalyst but I think I can figure this one out...
I'm not really an anxious person, just one driven to do my best and constantly aware of my limitations. Looks like this non-majors' course is going to give me plenty to ponder. I welcome the chance to hone my teaching skills. Bring it on, but please, be nice!
I am a professor at a primarily undergraduate institution. My spouse is a research professor and works two hours' drive away. This blog is primarily about life at a PUI, but also about our family trying to make the most of an uncomfortable lifestyle.
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house moving
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Happy birthday, PUI!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I am grateful for your blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! You might want to have a cupcake at least. I also had a disquieting dream about my first day of class for this semester, but of course the real-life version went just fine this morning.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Hope you have a great day!
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