snow day

I really don't like snow days. As a teacher, and unplanned day off means a planned day is lost. I barely plan as-is, so when I lose a planning day, I'm kinda put in a bind.

realization

My Bio-Dad gave me some advise in August when I was fretting over taking the teaching job or pursuing my BLET. He said: "I always follow the money". His logic is that if you have the cash right now, you can deal with maybe later. In 11 days, I will get paid again, the "Winter of Discontent 2009" will be done. It has never been as gut wrenching as it has been this year, but that's because there is more than just me this year. If I could be as cheap all year as I am during TWOD, I'd probably do very well year 'round.

One of my resolves is to live as cheaply as possible. Perhaps I can use that to push me through. I think my new goal is to use my skills to make as much money as I can. I also want to acquire new skills to further that goal along.

My next goal is to get into shape. I have started to get what I need to make that happen.

I realized that of my immediate family, I am the only one to graduate college. I also do not have a criminal record. I try to live as quiet a life as possible. I guess I'm the white sheep of the family.