Just as I opened up blogger to create a post, Pouddy came up on my desk and is now lying in between my arms as I type with her head resting on my arm. So freaking adorable.

Today was terrible as I slowly but surely plugged away on my lesson plan that I promised myself I'd have done by Thursday. Oops. Then there was work which, as a co-worker who was hired just after me agreed, has lost its appeal and spark. I guess there comes a time when working at the Beer Store just isn't as exciting as it used to be. Perhaps they should give us some free beer to boost morale.

So yesterday was a PD day, which meant for me, as a preservice teacher in practicum at an elementary school, a day of professional development fun! (right). Well, it wasn't so bad. While a lot of the time was wasted with chit chatting, I did manage to make some use of the day. In the morning workshop we had to separate into groups and review a chapter of a ministry document, which we later had to present to everyone else. (a strategy called "jigsawing" if anyone cares). Anyway, being as I am still fairly new to this school and don't really know many of the teachers, I thought it would be good if I made an impression and presented my group's chapter. As it happened, the 2 teachers I was with didn't feel like talking, so I lucked out. I was nervous to get up in front of the staff, and I could feel myself shaking as I spoke, but I am really glad I went through with it. During the lunch break several teachers, including the principal, complemented me on my presentation voice and skills.
Wow.
Talk about a networking opportunity. Let's just hope this principal remembers her kind words should I come looking for a job next year:)

And now I am off to bed to dream of more lesson plans and all the work I have to do tomorrow.
Sweet dreams.