I've been using this break from work to get some work done at home. It's become my much-needed stress reliever. I like to think it's a much healthier habit than stress eating. This new year is going to be my new start, so I need a home to match the idea, right? Something about being able to see physical progress and know that I've managed to fix something or make it better keeps me happy. And I really haven't invested too much money into it, which is nice.
Sometimes, I like to wonder what I would do if I didn't teach. I think it would be really fun to flip houses. I like jobs where I have a check list. Once I complete it, and do it right, I KNOW I've done a good job. You don't ever get that satisfaction when you teach. You get obscure data from an obscure test with a bunch of obscure reasons from the state of why next year's test will be better. Every person I've talked to HATES the testing system in Texas, so why do we still keep it? I've never met anyone who says, "Oh yeah, standardized tests....totally the way to go." I readily recognize the need for some kind of measurement, but the test isn't working. End rant.
Before the break is over, I'm going to finish the main living/kitchen area of the house and hopefully get started on my bedroom. I'm still throwing around ideas for the kids' room, so I'm holding off till I have a better idea of what they (I) want in there. lol. Take care till the new year, folks!
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