Happy spring break! One week off for the college kids. The testing center is still open , though, so I'm expected for my two shifts. Fine.
This week, we felt the effects of Star's leaving the testing center. We have just enough staff now, so if someone is out sick (happened Monday) or if someone is off scribing a 3-hour test for a blind student (me, yesterday), the void is quite obvious.
Boss was rather frazzled when I returned from Thor's test yesterday. He and Kitty were the sole holders down of the fort for most of the afternoon. I was a bit frazzled after scribing a 3-hour test for a blind student. Kitty was frazzled because she's still getting back up to speed after her recent return from family leave. In short, the frazzled three stayed late to get everything caught up.
I haven't yet had the "should I stay or should I go?" discussion with Boss because it's been... well, too busy.
On a related note, I learned a new word this week: amenuensis
"a person employed to write or type what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another. It may also be a person who signs a document on behalf of another under the latter's authority.
In some academic contexts, an amanuensis can assist an injured or disabled person in taking written examinations.
Hmm, our documentation shows "scribe". Does an amenuensis make better pay? Syllable based pay?
No epic plans for the break at my end. Maybe do some spring cleaning, as that's always a good time.
Last night, we watched the movie, [Metal Lords]. Typical plot of high school outcasts banding (literally) together and finding meaningful relationships.
Not bad, often cute. About an hour and a half of not having to think too much. It's humorous, but also touches upon bullying, rebellion, and mental illness.
One of my tutees this week told me she's looking forward to her psychiatrist appointment on Monday.
"I haven't taken any meds for two months!", she excitedly revealed.
"Oh? And you're feeling good?", I asked.
"No, not at all!", she replied, wide-eyed and smiling.
ADHD, not for me.
4 comments:
Love that last story about the girl who's off her meds...
amenuensis Sounds like a medical condition. I don[t think I will add that one to my limited vocabulary, I stick to simple language, grunts and huffs work for me.
I would not be hired anywhere ever!
ADHD unmedicated can be done and is OK for many...just not the people that they are around.
John, I really thought she was going to say she liked be med free!
Linda Sue, amenuinsis does sound like it needs a "god bless you" as follow up.
ADHD can be exhausting, and I don't even have it.
Took advantage of this rainy Sunday morning to come catch up with you! Always fun to visit. :)
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