I made it through my first day of work. It was ok. I mainly sat and listened to the DOS explain the school and other things about teaching there. I like her and she’s really nice, but she also seems very, very busy.

I’m teaching a class tomorrow. I’m not super excited about it. Actually, I’m not excited about it at all. I know it won’t be that bad, but I looked at the book before leaving and went through a “I don’t know what the fuck I’m doing and I don’t think I’m going to be able to do this” moment. That wasn’t super fun. I really just need someone to sit down with me and say “this isn’t that hard” and explain things to me for 15 minutes. I think I’ll ask Deirdre to do that tomorrow. I hate to come across like I have no idea how to teach, but I kind of feel like I have no idea how to teach. Especially after teaching this weekend on the Asian side. I’m sure I’ll get used to it and will find it pretty easy, but for now it just feels daunting and overwhelming.

I went to the meeting tonight and the couple from Denver I met 6 weeks ago was back. It was really nice seeing them. I like them both a lot. They told me all about their trip to Greece and Croatia. I enjoyed listening to their stories and just shooting the shit for a while. All in all it was a great night.

I’ve started looking for a new place to live. I’m going to be having split shifts so a short commute to work would be an ideal situation. I hope that the shifts are at least morning and night. I’m going to get a little pissy if I have one class early morning, another in the afternoon and another in the evening all with at least a few hours in between them. I have a feeling that would seem like I never leave the school. I will, however, try to keep an open mind about all of this. I’m hoping to find a place nearby so I can run home if I have a break for a few hours. I also think I’ll try to join a gym near the school so that I can also go and workout between classes. I really like that idea. I’m sure it’ll all fall into place.

I have gotten up early the last 4 days in a row. I’m not used to doing that at all and I’ve been tired during the day because I’m not getting enough sleep at night. I’m also not taking naps, which is probably good. I’m grateful I get to sleep in a little later tomorrow. I’m off to bed in a minute and excited about finally getting to sleep for the day. I’d hoped to make it home for a nap before the meeting tonight, but I went shopping instead. I was able to find a few shirts and a new pair of pants. I think I’ll go shopping again tomorrow, too. I spent about $45 on a pair of pants and 2 short sleeve button up shirts. I’m happy with that.