A new quarter and I'm excited

I think I was feeling a bit jaded about teaching. I love it, don't get me wrong, but I was feeling a little worn at the edges, a bit depleted. However, through a last minute class cancellation (Production Planning), I am now teaching a class in fundamentals of computer applications - Microsoft Office and some of the graphics and web building software that students will need as they go through classes at the art institute.

It's been a few years since I've taught the class and I forgot the eagerness and the newness of the program in these students. And I forgot the boost they gave me. As I read their comments in my student survey, I feel my batteries recharge, my interest perk up, my eagerness to work growing. As much as I had resented the last minute change to my schedule, I have learned (again!) the lesson that everything is for the best.

My New Year's resolution: Everything will be o.k.

peace, polka and piwo
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Site re-created

Out with the old and in with the new. About time. Still working out design details but structure is there. Cleaned out all the old files, ALL, and am now adding in as needed. Of course, suddenly assigned a different class to teach than the one I prepped added to the workload, but I'm glad about the progress. Didn't redo Polkacide like I had intended, but oh, well. Will do as much as I can.

Happy Anniversary and Happy 2008

Hello everyone! Today is my 24th (!) anniversary so kisses to my husband. Next week is our return to classes so hope everyone is doing well. Remember, we will be documenting our work online for all to see and share, so if you don't currently have a blog, be aware that you soon will.

Cold and raining out but we still love San Francisco!