teachers and tests

Saturday morning brought the Praxis II test. teachers and taking tests-can you think of a more stress related or anxiety ridden activity? i had taking any type of test especially one that wants to test knowledge from over 20 years ago!totally not OK in my book especially when i am not even going to teach any of this information on the damnable thing. there were many of us who felt this way plus the cost (over 100.00 per test) Athens University is in a nice area-historic buildings and a gorgeous neighborhood. I wish I was more open to different parts of the country when i was in high school and looking for universities to go to for a college education. this area would have been a good choice and so would have Virginia Tech. I know it is too late to make a change now-but it is good to always have options.

i have put my brain and anxiety about teaching on hold. i am being realistic and looking into selling on eBay. i make even take a look at Eric's listings and see how to sell there as well. with a hold actually freeze on teachers in the state and no other real teaching/education options-i am trying to come up with ways to make money. especially since i have such big credit card debt. i vow to pay off the cards and not use them again unless it is major (dcar repair/house repair) i don't like the idea of having this over my head. i also have to pay the government and the medical bills from my shoulder surgery. this really rots.

ebay and i have hadsome time togerhte in the past and now i figure i can try the selling aspect. i have some figurines, books, clothes and teacher materials i can sell. i am curious to see how much they would sell for. prior to selling i will do more research.

today is a beautiful day! We are going to head into Florence and take care of the monthly sam's shopping for htose wonderful bulk items. i have begun to jmake a week long menu of dinners. Let's seehow that goes this week. I want to try new things and this is a great way to begin. I made the shopping list from the menu and figured in some lunch items for don.

time to get going. a shorter post later in the day will follow up what has gone on today.