Comments on: Free At Last, But Bound By Inevitable Boredom http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/ and rockin' tha house Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:11:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: mary http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1675 mary Thu, 31 May 2007 00:27:38 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1675 Give yourself some time. In a week or so, your brain will be recharged and you'll have some ideas. I might try some Spanish language tapes too. In the meantime, just enjoy the time not at work!! Give yourself some time. In a week or so, your brain will be recharged and you’ll have some ideas. I might try some Spanish language tapes too. In the meantime, just enjoy the time not at work!!

]]> By: Jenny http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1667 Jenny Wed, 30 May 2007 02:17:33 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1667 This is going to sound totally out there, but I was getting bored being home all summer when I taught. I read a lot, but my kids were old enough that one was working, one didn't want to be with me and the other just wanted to sleep through the day. I felt guilty if I went golfing. Now that I am not teaching, I at least only work three days a week, so I can take the youngest to the beach. I kind of like the eavesdropping at the pool idea, look at all the inspiration that you will get for blogging. By the way, I am always looking for good books to read, any ideas? Can you read some "work" books for your portfolio? I read your post below about the student being arrested, the force was unnecessary. Our resource officer is great at our school, even if he did stop me for speeding, oops. What grade do you teach? Sounds like a self contained, LD? EBD? Thank you for stopping by and commenting on the inspiration post. This is going to sound totally out there, but I was getting bored being home all summer when I taught. I read a lot, but my kids were old enough that one was working, one didn’t want to be with me and the other just wanted to sleep through the day. I felt guilty if I went golfing. Now that I am not teaching, I at least only work three days a week, so I can take the youngest to the beach.

I kind of like the eavesdropping at the pool idea, look at all the inspiration that you will get for blogging. By the way, I am always looking for good books to read, any ideas? Can you read some “work” books for your portfolio?

I read your post below about the student being arrested, the force was unnecessary. Our resource officer is great at our school, even if he did stop me for speeding, oops.

What grade do you teach? Sounds like a self contained, LD? EBD? Thank you for stopping by and commenting on the inspiration post.

]]> By: Kamsin http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1661 Kamsin Tue, 29 May 2007 21:05:38 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1661 Seems weird that other people are on summer vacation when I'm only on week 5 of a new term with months until the vacation (OK, until July 27th). Isn't it ironic how we long for holidays and then get bored when they promptly arrive! Seems weird that other people are on summer vacation when I’m only on week 5 of a new term with months until the vacation (OK, until July 27th). Isn’t it ironic how we long for holidays and then get bored when they promptly arrive!

]]> By: Tense Teacher http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1655 Tense Teacher Tue, 29 May 2007 15:01:34 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1655 Girl, I feel exactly the same way; in fact, I've posted about it today! What is wrong with us? (I do like Wende's idea, though.) Girl, I feel exactly the same way; in fact, I’ve posted about it today! What is wrong with us? (I do like Wende’s idea, though.)

]]> By: Margaret http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1638 Margaret Sun, 27 May 2007 23:18:21 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1638 I always feel that unanchored feeling when school gets out. (NOTE: June 25th for us--UGH) I think it's something that I look forward to so much that I feel a real let down when I have no routine. I think I'll love it and then I don't. I think finding out about volunteer opportunities around town would be cool. And Ken has some fabulous suggestions! I always feel that unanchored feeling when school gets out. (NOTE: June 25th for us–UGH) I think it’s something that I look forward to so much that I feel a real let down when I have no routine. I think I’ll love it and then I don’t. I think finding out about volunteer opportunities around town would be cool. And Ken has some fabulous suggestions!

]]> By: Wende http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1627 Wende Sun, 27 May 2007 03:40:21 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1627 That's a great view. And doing... it's overrated! Just BE. ;) That’s a great view.

And doing… it’s overrated! Just BE. ;)

]]> By: Pacian http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1623 Pacian Sat, 26 May 2007 22:15:04 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1623 That is not an apartment. That is a farm. And I would offer advice but I am worse off. I have hardly even been reading. So I am not much of a role model. That is not an apartment. That is a farm.

And I would offer advice but I am worse off. I have hardly even been reading. So I am not much of a role model.

]]> By: JanePoe (aka Deborah) http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1610 JanePoe (aka Deborah) Sat, 26 May 2007 06:52:34 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1610 Ken has some interesting (and great) ideas! But I know the malaise that you're dealing with might not totally be tied to a list of potential "things-to-do". Anyway, thank you SO much for your words of encouragement on my blog ... thinking of you ... xx, deb Ken has some interesting (and great) ideas! But I know the malaise that you’re dealing with might not totally be tied to a list of potential “things-to-do”. Anyway, thank you SO much for your words of encouragement on my blog … thinking of you … xx, deb

]]> By: Ken Albin http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1608 Ken Albin Sat, 26 May 2007 03:23:19 +0000 http://singingthesky.com/writing/2007/05/26/free-at-last-but-bound-by-inevitable-boredom/#comment-1608 OK Michelle. Here are some things you can try this summer: 1) Get some Spanish tapes and learn the language. That way you can take that Maxico trip next year and actually understand all of the 'gringo insults'. I recommend an expresso in the Zona Rosa of Mexico City while listening to classical music by one of the quartets from the local music conservatory that frequent the area. Just stay away from the pepper bowl at the Zona Rosa pizza hut. Es muy caliente! 2) Get the tai chi DVD "Tai Chi daily practice" by David Dorian-Ross and practice it until you know the routine and your movements are fluid. It's a great stress reliever. Speed up the movements if attacked and they'll think Bruce Lee has been reincarnated. 3) Teach yourself magic tricks. It'll drive your kids crazy. 4) Check out the YouTube videos on lock picking and practice until you are proficient. Each year I am called upon to open file cabinets, teacher desks, and other assorted locked objects where the owners lost the keys. It's one of the most valuable skills a teacher can have in a school full of locks. Who knows, you may find a new part time occupation! 5) Write poetry and post it. People will think you are a tortured genius and leave you alone. 6) Go to the library and pick a how-to book at random for a skill you have never mastered. You may wind up being a master bonsai cultivator. There, that's enough to get you started. I have many more suggestions but those will probably last you several summers. Now don't you feel a little less bored just knowing all of this awaits you? By the way, beautiful view from the apartment! Maybe you should just sit there a few days and enjoy the peace of it. OK Michelle. Here are some things you can try this summer:
1) Get some Spanish tapes and learn the language. That way you can take that Maxico trip next year and actually understand all of the ‘gringo insults’. I recommend an expresso in the Zona Rosa of Mexico City while listening to classical music by one of the quartets from the local music conservatory that frequent the area. Just stay away from the pepper bowl at the Zona Rosa pizza hut. Es muy caliente!

2) Get the tai chi DVD “Tai Chi daily practice” by David Dorian-Ross and practice it until you know the routine and your movements are fluid. It’s a great stress reliever. Speed up the movements if attacked and they’ll think Bruce Lee has been reincarnated.

3) Teach yourself magic tricks. It’ll drive your kids crazy.

4) Check out the YouTube videos on lock picking and practice until you are proficient. Each year I am called upon to open file cabinets, teacher desks, and other assorted locked objects where the owners lost the keys. It’s one of the most valuable skills a teacher can have in a school full of locks. Who knows, you may find a new part time occupation!

5) Write poetry and post it. People will think you are a tortured genius and leave you alone.

6) Go to the library and pick a how-to book at random for a skill you have never mastered. You may wind up being a master bonsai cultivator.

There, that’s enough to get you started. I have many more suggestions but those will probably last you several summers. Now don’t you feel a little less bored just knowing all of this awaits you?
By the way, beautiful view from the apartment! Maybe you should just sit there a few days and enjoy the peace of it.

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