misshelen (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} misshelen) wrote,@ 2007-10-25 19:32:00 |
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stuff and things
I don't post as much with things are going...well, as they should. I love my job, Portland treats me well, and I'm happily in love. My life happily moves from day to day and all I can think is, "thank goodness I left Hermiston"
There are moments when I think of the students I left, the projects I started, and the people I worked with and I think "what if..." and then I look around this beautiful city, leaves changing, late blooming flowers, delicate dew on spider webs in the morning--this is the place to be. I call friends on the weekends, talk with my mom on afternoon walks, and life feels right.
I'm still getting settled in many ways. I haven't seen everyone I hoped to see and I still have to find my weekend rhythm. After a week of teaching, I can't always get the energy to do all the things I want to do. I still struggle explaining to friends why I just can't go out on weeknights. That option just does not exist for me. I've tried it, and it makes my work day Hell. Hell with 8th graders. Ick.
But anyway, life is good. Thought I should post.
Also, when finding a place to watch the rugby world cup my father and I discovered North 45 on NW21st. What a wonderful place! An international feel, a place for travelers to share their stories. There is usually soccer or rugby on the screens and the food was awesome. Best fish and chips I've had since I left Wales. They have a daily happy hour from 4-6, the perfect time for this teacher, gets me home in time for some paper grading and early bed time. So, anyone is invited! I do need to see more friends, I promise to try and make more calls, but I also promise to answer any calls I get. I'm learning how to be social around a regular work schedule. It just takes a little more planning.
I don't post as much with things are going...well, as they should. I love my job, Portland treats me well, and I'm happily in love. My life happily moves from day to day and all I can think is, "thank goodness I left Hermiston"
There are moments when I think of the students I left, the projects I started, and the people I worked with and I think "what if..." and then I look around this beautiful city, leaves changing, late blooming flowers, delicate dew on spider webs in the morning--this is the place to be. I call friends on the weekends, talk with my mom on afternoon walks, and life feels right.
I'm still getting settled in many ways. I haven't seen everyone I hoped to see and I still have to find my weekend rhythm. After a week of teaching, I can't always get the energy to do all the things I want to do. I still struggle explaining to friends why I just can't go out on weeknights. That option just does not exist for me. I've tried it, and it makes my work day Hell. Hell with 8th graders. Ick.
But anyway, life is good. Thought I should post.
Also, when finding a place to watch the rugby world cup my father and I discovered North 45 on NW21st. What a wonderful place! An international feel, a place for travelers to share their stories. There is usually soccer or rugby on the screens and the food was awesome. Best fish and chips I've had since I left Wales. They have a daily happy hour from 4-6, the perfect time for this teacher, gets me home in time for some paper grading and early bed time. So, anyone is invited! I do need to see more friends, I promise to try and make more calls, but I also promise to answer any calls I get. I'm learning how to be social around a regular work schedule. It just takes a little more planning.
