Well, I did ask for the classes to be moved closer together. I'd expected that they'd move the statistics class. Instead, they moved the calculus class. And they moved it to a room with leveled seating, with stairs going up to the seats. It's a flipped class. I need to be able to move around the classroom and talk to the students in all the different groups, and I cannot go up and down stairs like that. (That classroom is also awful for group work in general, since it's got the desks and chairs attached to the floor in rows.)

This would have been so much easier if it was dealt with weeks ago, rather than moving everything around three days before the new semester starts.

Well, I found out why the class schedule got switched around in the first place -- a grad student's wife had a baby, and there's no parental leave for grad students, so they gave him an online class so he won't have to come to campus as often. Which is fine, but again, could have been done months ago.

So, they have a clue about accomodation at least!

Good morning beautiful people! I am happy to report that things are going well in casa Deena. The kids are in school. The Gregory is working away at something. I did actual, paying work this morning, and I've had a lovely cup of coffee. How are all of you?

Good morning, Deena!

Quiet here for a Monday morning. My list is long, but getting through it. I have so many balls in the air right now so trying to finish something, anything!

Now that I'm working on projects with people in both Singapore and Europe, I have twice as many emails waiting for me in the morning to wade through, since they've had all day to send things! And usually lots of morning meetings too—I get so stressed out every morning and feel better only around like 2 or 3pm!

Oh meara, that just sucks. I hope you knock it out of the park early today.

Well, my classroom situation still isn't resolved. I've sent more emails.

Also, I'm looking into maybe buying a condo. I feel like I need an adultier adult for this. How does this whole thing work? My mom couldn't give me any advice except, "Talk to a realtor."

I understand an important part of negotiating a condo is to be sure about the amount you'll be charged for the monthly association fees. Also have a chat with your bank so you'll be prepared by knowing your financial situation.

Hit up the Bank of Mom for the down payment if that's feasible.

I would never agree to a variable mortgage or a balloon payment.

There, that was probably enough adulting for tonight. Hope it's helpful.