The weather temperatures are rising each day this week, peeking tomorrow but staying nice. There were happy people all over Madison, basking in the spring-like wonder of a warm, sunny day. I am afraid tomorrow the happiness will turn into ecstasy.
Today tickets went on sale for the boys basketball state game on Friday. Since taking on the adviser position of the newspaper I have advocated for a student press pass. The school used to give it away to an outsider. I feel it is important to have a student taking pictures and reporting for the school paper. Last year I asked a student to produce a video as well. I used newspaper funds to purchase two student tickets for two students who have produced work for the paper in the past. They will share the pass with a few other students also working on projects. As the adviser, I also get floor access to supervise. Yes, that's kind of nice. Friday (and hopefully Saturday) will be exciting nights for our school.
The day was good. Having lost most of my prep time last week from dealing with the gallery show, my goal this week was to get caught up. My list of things to do keeps getting shorter and that always makes me happy. My kiln shorted out after getting it working again, so it looks like I will need to figure out how to get funds to purchase a new one. I had several flex shafts need new hoses and greasing. I purchased cement for my advanced classes for their stones. I surprise myself with how much "fix it" type stuff I'm called to do as a teacher.
I finished the day in a hot yoga class. I nearly threw up a couple of times. I was overwelmed by the heat, I guess. It amazes me that even after more then a year of consistant yoga, I can go into a class and just fall apart. I have great experiences and terrible ones still. It is such a metaphor for life.
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