Two much, too soon this year!

I've been feeling overloaded lately. My classroom received 11 laptops. It took me 5 hours to successfully configure the internet access. I am a teacher not a techie.

My classroom received 9 ROBOLABS for robotics. Cool, for sure. I installed the software on 3 computers last week. This week, I'll try to get the software installed on the the remaining 8 computers.

I have a cold and last week I felt overwhelmed by real or imagined expectations concerning the laptops and the robotics theme.

Nobody asked me if I wanted to get involved in robotics but I'll get through it, for sure.

I have my own agenda. I'd like to get the kids into movie making, blogging, maybe a class wiki and podcasting.

I decided 10 days ago that I needed quiet time forst thing in the morning in order to centre myself. I picked up a Bible study called Celebrate Life and I'm almost halfway through it.

I had gotten to the point that I didn't recognize myself. Gone was the get and go girl, ready for any adventure. Some fear filled anxious imposter had gradually taken over my body.

I also got back into swimming, I hadn't swum since mid August when the municipal pool shut down and the rivers and lakes turned cooler. My sister-in-law and I took up memberships at the indoor pool and go at least 3 times a week.

I went today alone, she was unavailable. I swam between 30 and 40 laps. I wasn't into counting, just relaxing and trying to get rid of my blasted cold.

I still can't get the sauna to work without her so after the whirlpool, I had a luxurious shower and went back out into the crisp autumn air. Invigorating!!!

Bring on a new week!!!