The Good and the Mad

Recent blood work fell into the "excellent work" category from the docs.  Since joining the gym and working out again, everything seems to be falling back into the correct places.  Next doc appointment will be in September.

Been trying to get a schedule created for school, even to the point of working about 7 days extra to do so.  I'm the kind of personality that can't just have something hanging over my head for 2 months and the idea of having 560+ kids unscheduled until we came back just wasn't working for me.  But the extra time worked out well and now I can finally begin to relax.

I also spent a couple of days at Haas Hall Academy in Fayetteville doing some consultation work for them.  The Headmaster is my sister-in-law's brother and I review their procedures and handbooks and make recommendations for changes or additions.  Haas Hall has been named one of the 5 best charter schools in the nation and now has @360 students in grades 8-12.  It is a college prep curriculum that allows students to advance at a faster rate and better prepared for college.

The "Mad" part of these few weeks was the result of an interview I had for assistant principal positions in my district.  After 12 years of trying, it seems that it isn't going to happen in this district.  The recommendations from the committee were that I would make an excellent academic coordinator (which the district has eliminated this year) or college professor.  I am puzzled as to why they don't feel that I wouldn't make a viable candidate for administration in the district, but there are always others who might feel differently.  I really don't want to leave this area of the state due to the age of my parents, but it may come down to that if I want to pursue administration.  It just doesn't seem like my district is going to work out.  It is frustrating when some of your peers have gotten jobs and moved up in the district, and really frustrating when they call you for advice and yet they have the job but don't know the answers.  But, I believe in my abilities and believe that there will be an opportunity for me somewhere.  As Journey sings, I won't stop believing.

Let the training begin!

On my last visit to the doctor, I was asked how much exercising I was doing.  Well, since it occurred smack in the middle of state testing...not much!  It was "strongly" suggested that I get back into working out and to work more on strength training than cardio.  Since I have no experience with weights, I decided that I needed to find someone who did.  So, off to a local gym where I signed up not only to work out but also for personal training.  I may not be able to afford to eat, but I guess I will be in better shape.