Early in the week, I got an e-mail from one of the administrators at the tutoring site I use: "I’m writing to you because you expressed interest in helping us build our Help sections..."
I didn't remember expressing such an interest, but it sounded possible, so I sloughed off my non-remembrance to general dementia and continued reading. They wanted me to do some content writing for one of the math sections, so I happily agreed. I like to teach. I like to write. Win win. It was fun.
It was also a nice activity since I've already started cutting back on my tutoring load to get my ducks in a row for my own classes, and to have more time for mom duties now that spring activities are upon us. Then another local tutor coordinator called to see if I would take on a new student, but my "say no" skills didn't fail me, and I was able to graciously turn the job down. But it was good to be reminded that I'll still have work in case I flunk the licensing program...
Wolfgang finally had an actual track meet instead of a track meet cancelled on account of snow. Apparently they were so glad to be competing, he and the rest of the 4x800 team took first!
Meego also started middle school track this week. He doesn't know yet what events he'll be doing, but for some reason, he thinks he'll be a jumper.
The weather continues to be agreeable, and I'm happily able to get stuff done via bicycle rather than via car, no offense to Ellie Mae.
Nice that you got a chance to do some professional writing, even if you don't remember volunteering for it.
ReplyDeleteI doubt you'll flunk your licensing test, but it is good to have a back up plan.
Your kids' cancelled track meets remind me of every single start of softball season here. There were always a few cancelled games due to snow or fields that were too swampy.
Swamp Softball! The next hasbeen-celebrity reality show?
DeleteTortoise beats the hare. Again.
ReplyDeleteMade me chuckle....
It came in an e-mail that said "If you don't laugh, you need a day off". Back to work for you!
DeleteGood that you are learning to say no. Now that you are working on your licensing, I'm sure there will be more opportunities to add your expertise.
ReplyDeleteAnd doesn't the track team have snowshoe relays?
Snowshoe relays, why not?! Think I'll suggest it.
DeleteLove the tortoise and hare cartoon - actually made me laugh out loud! Note that I did not LOL - I don't like using that for some reason. And my youngest plays a game called League of Legends (LoL)...
ReplyDeleteOut on the bike too! Woohoo!
I laughed out loud too - fully enunciated. I don't typically use text shortcuts either, although I'm not immune to the occasional emoticon :)
DeleteLove the cartoon :) Love the story of Walter too. Even without the wife, kids, and 401K, I've had that fantasy. Congrats to you for turning down a new student. Good luck with your licensing program!
ReplyDeleteThe Walters of the world are good for the economy. They keep private investigators who like to travel happily employed.
DeleteLove the cartoon, that is fantastic!
ReplyDelete"They wanted me to do some content writing for one of the math sections, so I happily agreed. I like to teach. I like to write. Win win. It was fun."
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! YAY! Good for you!