Can I freeze time?

Seriously, is it too much to ask to just complete the tasks in life that require attention? Eating, sleeping, spending time with my husband, finish work in the libraries, get ready to move, pack, get residence visa, say goodbye to friends, homework, homework, homework, blog...

Here's a summary since last week (since I'm bad and that was the date my last posting appeared).

A big shout-out to Ayse, an 8th grade student in my husband's English class, for standing up for what is right. She refused to attend the ceremony celebrating the success of the "10 class achievers" once she realized those that actually worked hard academically and were diligent were not among the "achievers". It's a shame when things like this happen and students are not celebrated for the right types of achievements. As a part of this community I completely protest the ridiculousness of a popularity contest rather than celebrating real student achievement. Rock on Ayse, I'm behind you 100%!

I completed presentations to many departments at school presenting an idea to implement expectations and standards for citations by grade level. Now an overwhelmingly positive response but many people finally seemed to see the reasoning behind my proposal. Copying from the internet and not citing sources for graphics or content IS NOT RESEARCH! I've done what I can do and I can only hope I lit a small spark that will ignite.

End of year orders...ugh. I am rather fed-up with rushing around at the last minute to order books and other materials to be received by June 30th for this budget year since my colleagues thought chatting with friends and spending time on IM was more important than tracking a budget and ordering final purchases months before now. Thankfully, the reading counts materials and new books will be appreciated by teachers and students next year when I am gone.

Lastly, trying to determine the amount of stuff that is important to me in kilos is proving difficult. Is that DVD you've watched several times worth carting with me or the scarf given as a gift that I like but haven't yet worn. Decisions, decisions.

Peace Out.