How It's Going
I've been very busy all morning, starting with the silly things people left on my desk yesterday when I was out. Since then, I've worked on the things I learned at yesterday's workshop, and have updated both the library website and upcoming lesson plans to reflect that. I've talked to tech support people to get new URLs for some of the online products we use. I've chatted with teachers to schedule upcoming classes. I prepared for a class that didn't show up. I looked over the plans for next week's trip and decided that I don't like either of the motels I booked, so I have to do something about that when I get home.
I'm a busy bee.
Everything had to be squeezed into this morning because of this afternoon's emergency drill, when we'll be leaving the building and taking attendance outside. Must remember to check the weather before I go to lunch to see if I should be stopping at my car for the hat and gloves I left there this morning. At least it's sunny today.
I have afterschool tasks as well, including stopping by AAA for maps and a guidebook. Do people still do that, get trips planned for them by AAA? I'm not getting that, but it seems prudent to have an actual printed map as well as a list of hotels and attractions and such.
Speaking of the trip, I solved a life-long mystery yesterday. I called Monticello to make sure we didn't need to buy tickets for the tour in advance -- we don't -- and the voice answered the phone "Hello, Monti-chello." So there ya go. I never knew if it was Monti-chello or Monti-sello. And now I do. If you're a history geek, these things matter.
Later.
We drilled, I got my map, I got my pedi, I picked up something called Valerian Root Oil capsules, which the doctor said would help me sleep. I ate leftover mac and cheese, and I just finished copying over a whole bunch of photos to the iPhone and sorting them into albums. I remain a busy bee; however, my living room looks like a hurricane hit it and I'm not doing a thing about that at the moment. There are now two laundry baskets there -- full -- and jackets strewn here and there and two big bags from the Container Store full of .. containers .. which I need to put to work in the kitchen, but I'm not doing that now either.
And I have a bit of a headache.
Looks like I'm going to have an insanely busy weekend, since I must take care of the kitchen and my closet, not to mention the rest of the living room, before we go away on Wednesday. And go to that memorial service. I didn't call the hotels yet, either. Maybe ...
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i think most folks nowadays use sites like budgettravel.com to find the cheap places to book, i would think that AAA would have just a list of places that offer the 15% AAA discount. google maps is most excellent for accurate maps of all places!
ReplyDeleteValerian is an awesome sleep aid, however I should warn you, it also has a rather noticable smell. Oh and keep out of reach of any kitties, some of them react to it like kitty litter. I get the whole herb and make a tea, using camomile and lemon balm to make it taste kid. (they are also great destreser/relaxers, that won't knock you out).
ReplyDeleteYes indeed, valerian does stink -- even in capsules. However, it does seem to help people who can't sleep. (Never been a problem for me...)
ReplyDeleteOf course it would be Monti-chello. Jefferson loved many things Italian, which is why he chose that name for his little mountain; naturally, he would pronounce it in Italian.