tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post2402946922666746543..comments2023-04-14T01:12:13.836-07:00Comments on how do you get to?: ah, the weekend!Mel R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07218411202494646895noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-31920079828641786902012-08-12T19:10:02.287-07:002012-08-12T19:10:02.287-07:00Wiki posts!! Yes, you're right -- those held a...Wiki posts!! Yes, you're right -- those held all our anxieties and excitements. Great kids, but like any teaching post, it's up and down. Hope you're having a blast in Colorado!Mel R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07218411202494646895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-50453794041243078622012-08-12T19:08:59.846-07:002012-08-12T19:08:59.846-07:00Thanks mom! It is beautiful around here, but runni...Thanks mom! It is beautiful around here, but running is hard b/c I'm not fully adjusted to the altitude yet... A few more weeks... I run on top of the mountain around the "chukkar." It's paved up there. I'm hoping that eventually I can run around the trails on the mountainside. We'll see. :)Mel R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07218411202494646895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-68222036846404681092012-08-12T16:18:14.105-07:002012-08-12T16:18:14.105-07:00Melanie, your post reminded me of our wiki posts f...Melanie, your post reminded me of our wiki posts for Methods Reading! As stressful and hectic as teaching may get, there's just something about the classroom that makes it all worth it. It sounds like you have an awesome group of kids - you're both so lucky! :) And I agree with Chris... teaching is awesome when you don't have punks for students ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10202942283000580615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-74867481436342925042012-08-09T09:40:58.429-07:002012-08-09T09:40:58.429-07:00I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying Wood...I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying Woodstock School's "fabulous" students and a teaching schedule that includes ample breaks and prep time! A wonderful way to start off your teaching career :o)<br /><br />I know you're working hard, per usual, but it's also great to know that you're having fun and embracing this exciting new world. It must be awesome to go running or hiking in your area because the scenery is absolutely gorgeous. Where do you usually run? On paved areas or on dirt trails, reminiscent of your Cross County meets?<br /><br />Thanks for your update and pictures. I'm looking forward to spending more time with you and Chris via this blog.<br /><br />Love ~ Mommy xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083780931349370555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-43797243007567193272012-08-08T22:05:55.452-07:002012-08-08T22:05:55.452-07:00Thanks Mel!
That's a really good point. If I...Thanks Mel! <br /><br />That's a really good point. If I could really focus on teaching, instead of having to teach and do eighteen other things (e.g., go to class, run statistics, plan multiple studies, put two coats of fresh paint on my advisor's summer home, etc.), it would be a whole different ballgame...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245197722420903638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-42315612077002516472012-08-08T22:04:05.588-07:002012-08-08T22:04:05.588-07:00Chris:
What if I seduced a banker named Rob and ...Chris: <br /><br />What if I seduced a banker named Rob and convinced him to pay for my trip? That's almost the same? That's badass, too, right?<br /><br />RIGHT?<br /><br />....<br /><br />What if I did that, but then instead of telling the lame truth, I later described the story in the way of John Rambo...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245197722420903638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-41611686571541264732012-08-08T18:36:49.970-07:002012-08-08T18:36:49.970-07:00Thanks, Christine! It's great to like what we&...Thanks, Christine! It's great to like what we're doing, but we're missing our favorite neighbors!! :(Mel R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07218411202494646895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-21593581924328205502012-08-08T18:35:44.379-07:002012-08-08T18:35:44.379-07:00Thanks for your comments, Aunt Joan! I can easily ...Thanks for your comments, Aunt Joan! I can easily see how counseling would have the same effect. It's tough to have that type of job, but also rewarding. Hope all is well in Maine!Mel R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07218411202494646895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-15829627676962486552012-08-08T18:34:34.566-07:002012-08-08T18:34:34.566-07:00Hey Tim, no comparisons! I thought teaching was ov...Hey Tim, no comparisons! I thought teaching was overwhelming during the PhD too -- it's hard to keep your own research/courses going and also have to focus on other people. Very different scenario. :)Mel R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07218411202494646895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-57930826043082447812012-08-07T18:54:03.607-07:002012-08-07T18:54:03.607-07:00You need to somehow put together the cash to come ...You need to somehow put together the cash to come out here. Rob a bank. Wait, no, too risky. Clearly you're not capable of that. <br /><br />Mug a hobo. But he won't have enough money. Mug hundreds of hobos--then you might have enough.<br /><br />OK, so get hobo muggin' and then we'll talk.Chris Rhatiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769089157184374652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-36513661902649190982012-08-07T08:11:09.961-07:002012-08-07T08:11:09.961-07:00I enjoy hearing your thoughts about teaching there...I enjoy hearing your thoughts about teaching there and teaching here. I can relate to your comment about how teacher's work all the time. In my profession, counseling, I experience that kind of ongoing process too. Especially when I'm prepping for a 3 hour group therapy session that includes teaching curriculum as well as facilitating deep emotional work. <br /><br />Your enthusiasm is infectious and energizing. Thx!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17042367038936307009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-55784674587321201112012-08-06T11:54:06.188-07:002012-08-06T11:54:06.188-07:00Your enthusiasm for teaching makes me feel like a ...Your enthusiasm for teaching makes me feel like a bad sport for how much I am dreading TA'ing statistics this fall ... but then again, I never in any way claimed to be good at sport, sports, sporting, or being sporty. Well, okay. Maybe being sporty. And a smooth-talker. And a snappy-dresser ...<br /><br />Anyway, glad you're having fun and your work is so rewarding!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245197722420903638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-38590661388658849762012-08-06T09:10:35.198-07:002012-08-06T09:10:35.198-07:00Yeah, teaching is cool when the students don't...Yeah, teaching is cool when the students don't suck.Chris Rhatiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769089157184374652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-583500756036610302012-08-06T09:10:09.632-07:002012-08-06T09:10:09.632-07:00We'll back with PPal soon enough!We'll back with PPal soon enough!Chris Rhatiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769089157184374652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-61795620740342563962012-08-06T09:09:28.272-07:002012-08-06T09:09:28.272-07:00Thanks, Patti!Thanks, Patti!Chris Rhatiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769089157184374652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-6348891738464671482012-08-05T13:34:39.790-07:002012-08-05T13:34:39.790-07:00Glad to see you are quickly settling in. Having do...Glad to see you are quickly settling in. Having done it in far less exotic places, it is not always easy. Be well.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-13343863609033576292012-08-05T10:40:18.421-07:002012-08-05T10:40:18.421-07:00Cool update. ProofreadingPal misses both of you.Cool update. ProofreadingPal misses both of you.Brian Kaldenberghttp://proofreadingpal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6395328478804951906.post-70288142750255446852012-08-05T08:44:22.550-07:002012-08-05T08:44:22.550-07:00You're making me miss teaching this year, Mela...You're making me miss teaching this year, Melanie! And our semester hasn't even started yet. I'm so happy that you're loving it!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05104385791957578770noreply@blogger.com