Tomorrow marks one week of teaching. I am still recovering from the shock that was last week. I like my new job very much, and anticipate liking it more and more, so I'm not complaining when I say I am recovering. It's just that it was a big change, and my little introverted, quiet and alone-loving self didn't realize just how big that change would be! I've been sitting in a small office, all alone, for a year and a half, up until May. From May until now I've been sitting at home, alone, sitting, alone, in quiet. Teaching at a university is very different! Lots and lots of people, everywhere, lots of talking, lots of standing and walking... meant lots of sleeping for me last week. And this week to a lesser degree.
But despite a rough transition, I am happy there. I enjoy my students quite a bit and want to hug quite a few of them, the poor overwhelmed freshmen. I love being able to ask a student to leave my classroom. I love the material I'm teaching, though it has been more difficult than I anticipated. It is rigorous and challenging to me as I haven't seen Algebra 2 in fifteen years, since I took it in high school. (!) I think we've found a little oasis of educated, mindful, thoughtful, people at our university and I can see myself there for a while. It's nice to be around some democrats for a change.
Else? I have loads of pictures to catch up on here. I'll start posting them as I have time here and there. I miss you, readers!
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