I got to talk to Dad. He's still in Emergency. They don't know what's wrong with him, but they have him hooked up to various sensors and an IV for hydration and they're attempting to insert a catheter for the results of hydration. Apparently he's having trouble unclenching, so there're having some issues with that.

He says they don't know if they're keeping him over-night, but I'm thinking if they're just putting all these things into him at 7 pm, he probably won't be going home in the next few hours. I'll be heading to Kernersville tomorrow morning. [Crossposted with Natter]

vw, you are amazing and awesome. Hmmm, maybe I need to get you to take on draconian dictator and the screwed up school system here.

Drew, I'm so sorry you are having to deal with all of this. Feel free to whine, rail, complain, rant, away. Hugs and ~ma are sent your way. If you don't know I think you are amazing...I'll just remind you of that now.

IOmememeN: Today something 'interesting' happened. One of the AP's came to my classroom and told me they noticed I had 36 in Drama and 1 really small English class of 12. She also said she wants me to teach Drama (she might; however, there are others, *cough* DD *cough*, that give me pause).

So they have redistributed my 2nd block English class and made my 2nd block into another Drama class! They didn't separate the Intro from the Intermediate and Advanced, which was what I wanted to begin with and requested; however, now I have 14 in one class and 22 in the other. Not perfect; but, much more manageable.

It also shows that the principal hates being called out by parents. I guess he has received quite a few calls and e-mails from parents of my Drama students expressing outrage at the situation. Someone also told me that DD is on a 'development plan' with the county and if he doesn't shape up he might be reassigned. (that news brought me so much joy, I almost feel bad)

It is still going to be a really difficult semester and year. They still make me feel unwelcome and unwanted down there, but, I will get to know my kids better and 2 drama classes are better that 1.

Hmmm, maybe I need to get you to take on draconian dictator and the screwed up school system here.

Honey, I can only take on one system at a time!

Oh, ugh Calli. I hope you get some news soon, although, ERs are notoriously slow.

{{{Drew}}}

{{{Calli}}}

Someone also told me that DD is on a 'development plan' with the county and if he doesn't shape up he might be reassigned.

Now wouldn't that just be a crying shame.

I'm glad your class sizes and arrangements are becoming more sane.

I hope you get some news soon, although, ERs are notoriously slow.

I hope so, too. However, I'd rather have him in the ER for now (the one in Forsyth seems fairly nice, as ERs go), with nurses watching him and so on. The alternative seems to be having him back in his apartment and wondering if he wasn't answering the phone because he's in the bathroom or because he's lying on the floor.

I'm hoping they'll find something easily fixable, so I'll be able to take him home and not worry, much.

you might want to look into blister block, by band-aid.

thanks for the tip, Calli. Since these sock liners are working so well and I walk by REI on the way to the bus I'm thinking of just buying four more pairs.

Now wouldn't that just be a crying shame.

Oh, so sad. It might take me minutes to get over the loss.

I'm glad your class sizes and arrangements are becoming more sane.

Thanks. My largest class is now 28, one of the English classes.

The alternative seems to be having him back in his apartment and wondering if he wasn't answering the phone because he's in the bathroom or because he's lying on the floor.

Yes. That is not a good alternative.

Honey, whine away. You've had an unbelievably stressful and draining summer. You have handled everything with strength, patience, and compassion. Feeling exhausted and sick of living out of a suitcase is more than understandable. Hell, I'm sick of it, and I've been home at least a week more than you this summer. Just try to get some rest each night, and I will do what I can to help. Also, vw rocks for finding those numbers. Love ya, babe!

Sean, I'm very glad to hear that a new living arrangement is on the horizon for you. I know the next couple of weeks aren't going to be fun, but there is a light at the end of this tunnel. Hang in there.

Calli, so much -ma for your dad.

Suzi, congrats on the new job responsibilties!

Speaking of, I had a phenomenal first day as New Faculty Coordinator! Everything went really well, and I got tons of praise from the new folks and my administation. Karen ended up being in meetings almost all day, and when she found me at the end of the day she gave me a huge hug and said she was so proud of me that she could cry. Two cool moments: when Karen had the assistant print out my new nametag, it read "New Faculty Coordinator." No mention of being a co-leader. I may not be getting a stipend this year, but the title is mine and mine alone. Whee! Second, at the beginning of the morning when we were all introducing ourselves, the new head of school was there. After I had introduced myself and turned to her for her intro and welcome, she prefaced her comments by saying, "Kristin was too modest to say this, but I want you all to know that she is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher. If you are at all familiar with this program, you know that you are in the hands of a master teacher." Holy crap! I have fought so long to even get indepndent schools to give a shit or have a clue about NBPTS that it nearly brought me to tears. For the first time in my career, I feel really, truly valued by my administration. I am so happy right now! HoS pulled me aside later to tell me that she's very interested in getting some more people at the school involved in NBPTS and would like my help doing so, too. Double whee! Sorry for the meme, but I just had to share the squee.

GG, I'm happy to hear that you've had some positive change at work and am crossing fingers and toes that DD gets kicked to the curb soon.

YAY happy Fay birthday!!

No cranky pants for meara! I think tomorrow, you should just be pantless.

Well, I AM wearing a skirt today...

And, for the first half of the day had no work to do...because the people who were supposed to have our stuff for us to review weren't here. So there was no stuff to review. So we sat around checking email and chatting about the future of the company, and then went to lunch. That was fairly anti-cranky. And then I found out one of the people knows someone I used to work with, and if I wanted, I could probably get some part time work there! And then someone else I know (who laid me off in January) offered me some work (not necessarily stuff I"d want to do, but lots of money, which is nice). So, that's cool and all...