Stressed out Frags

~  It's been over a week since I last posted.  I think I'm officially in a blogging funk.  

~  Things at work are unreal crazy.  Trying to figure out what's happened in a school that had 3 different SLPs last year isn't helping the stress level any.  Add 7 Kindergarten referrals at my other school, and you've got all kinds of crazy.

~ AND on top of all that, every single one of my forms is gone.  Missing.  Nowhere to be seen.  The central office guy tapped into my computer to fix it and wiped out the forms that I had put back on.  Luckily I had most of the forms on a thumbdrive.  I'm finding forms that I've created that I need, but aren't on the thumbdrive.  Thankfully I had sent them to other SLPs, so all I had to do is email them. 

~ Oh, but that's not all.  At my mountain school, we have no classrooom phones and have been told not to expect them until after fall break, which is the first week in October.  That wouldn't be such a big deal, but we also don't have our wireless working.  I've plugged my laptop into the outlet the "old-fashioned" way.  About 60% of the time, when I try to save a form, I get an error message.  

~  I can't be all negative:  it was really great to see some of my students at my mountain school who made all kinds of progress over the summer!  I just love it when that happens.

~  The craziness isn't just for weekdays:  we're going to a have a ridiculously crazy Saturday.  A high school double header has turned into a triple-header with the Small Town Middle School playing a make-up game before a "kick-off classic" at our field.  That means concessions, which means the band boosters will be working.  All. Day. Long.  I really hadn't planned on being up there all day; maybe I'll have the chance to sneak off (but I doubt it).  Can it really be time for another high school football season?

I'm participating in Friday Fragments, hosted by Mrs. 4444.  

Wednesday Hodgepodge

Another Wednesday, another Hodgepodge!  I'm not sure how Joyce does it, but she's come up with more original questions!

1. In an effort to combat obesity, the mayor of NYC has plans to ban the sale of large sugary drinks (anything over 16 oz.), initially in restaurants, movie theatres, and street carts. Corner stores would also be affected if they are defined as food service establishments. You can read more here . Your thoughts?

Crazy.  If people don't want to drink them, then they won't drink them.  But, they shouldn't be denied the right to drink it if they want it.  We've all been educated about the effects; we should have that choice.

2. Art festival, music festival, food festival...which would you most like to attend?

Music.  As long as it's inside (in the air conditioning) and not too crazy.

3. What are you irrational about?

Oh, I'm irrational about a lot of things, especially right now.  (Can you say "hormonal"?)  I tend to fly off the handle about some things, and can't seem to let some things go!

4. Do you feel confident you'll have a comfortable retirement?

I'm confident that CH will make sure we have a comfortable retirement.  I just hope I'm still young enough to enjoy it!

5. What's been your favorite Olympic moment so far?

(Not ever, just in the 2012 Summer games)

Beach Volleyball.  Aren't Kerri & Misty just amazing?? Here's hoping they can win gold this one last time before Misty retires.

USA!  USA!   

6. What would you label as the messiest room in your house?

Right now, everything is pretty messy.  It's been a busy week, which equals a messy house!

7. Do you follow your heart or your head?

My heart.  I don't like to think too much!

8. Insert your own random thought here.

YS' school had open house last night.  His drum major uniform came in, so we got to see it.  We also met with the German teacher and got additional information about our trip next summer. I.Can.Not.Wait!

Definitely a Monday

Yesterday was definitely a Monday.  I had to be at work at 7:00 (it was the first day of school), which meant I needed to leave the house by 6:30.  I had to do my Weekend Wrap-up post before I got ready for work, and I guess it took a little longer than I had anticipated.  I had about 35 minutes to get ready.  I showered (and shaved my legs), ate some yogurt, dried my hair, and then prepped my teeth for brushing.  I had my rubber-tip (aka:  gum stimulator) and paid careful attention to this one tooth.  I guess I paid too much attention to it, because the crown kind of came loose.  For the 2nd time in as many months.  I pushed it back down and made a mental note to call the dentist as soon as he opened.  It just didn't feel right, and I was afraid to eat anything for fear of it coming all the way off.  I don't think that would actually happen; it's wedged in there pretty tightly.
I called the dentist and talked to one of the assistants...they can't get me in until Thursday.  I really, really need for this crown to stay on until the end of September when I have some oral surgery scheduled.  I'm just a little worried that my dentist will tell me to bump up the surgery, which I can't do because of insurance.
At least I wasn't the only person whose day started off rough:  the librarian at my new school said that her husband had packed her a nice little lunch which she left on the kitchen counter.  And, one of the kindergarten teachers said she got no sleep the night before.  It's funny how even the teachers get excited/nervous about the first day of school.
It was a busy day:  finding out whose rooms my students are in, actually locating those rooms, getting requests for schedules out, and I had to test a student whose IEP meeting is Thursday.  There's no sliding back into it for me!
I certainly hope your Monday was better than mine!