If there's anything I've learned this season it's that teaching in
Utah is way more demanding than I was expecting. My plans and schemes have too often stomped
on the expectations of debate and drama.
I needed to give both more time, in terms of state and region
competition, but my agenda has made such difficult. Next year I'll still be able to get much of
what I want done, but I'm going to have to do it in a different order with
different priorities. For example,
rather than doing the 30x60 during the spring, I'll pull it back and do it the
second quarter, so that we're ready for some after school rehearsals shortly
after the musical is done. That way there won't be the crossover that I've
suffered the last few weeks.
You've no idea how crazy it has been trying to rehearse 2
productions at the same time. It's just
too busy. It's just too time
consuming. It's just lacking in
sanity. We pulled off the 30x60 Thursday
night, and for the most part it was successful, but it could have been
better. More time for costumes, more
time to practice and rehearse lighting and sound cues, and more time to tweak
the little things would have really helped us.
Still, I learned a lot from it, and have a better idea how to do it next
time, more effectively.
Region Drama competition was yesterday, and with rehearsing for 2
shows, I really had to let the kids prepare on their own. While initially I had more than 20 kids
planning to attend and participate, in the end 11 attended and only 5
competed. It was a fun and memorable
day, including flirting with a judge that was just adorable, and spending time
with other teachers who have been doing this longer than I have. There's some strength and friendship there
that I hope will grow in upcoming years.
On the positive side, all 5 of my students qualified for state; on the
challenging side: state competition is the same weekend as You're a Good Man Charlie Brown.
I have no idea how to fix that.
Speaking of You're a Good
Man, Charlie Brown, we've been planning on rehearsing a lot over spring
break which officially began Friday.
However, for reasons I don't totally understand, the school decided to
shut off power and lock the school for the week. No option to get in the school. So I did some asking and hopefully today I'll
get a key and we'll be using the cultural hall at church this week. It'll be different and challenging, but at
least it'll let us rehearse. We'll be
pulling 5-6 hour rehearsals, but if this week goes well, we should be in good
shape for 11-13 of next month. I'm
optimistic, and I hope to remain there.
Aside from myself, there's a ton going on in the family. Brien's opening a new business, Kayla's
moving back to be with her mom, I have no idea what I'm doing for Easter, and
Eron and his family are moving to Vegas.
And what does that mean for my summer?
I loved Spokane because it was so beautiful and comfortable; neither
adjective describes Las Vegas. Maybe
this means my summers of lazily hanging out with my bro and his family are
coming to an end. Poo. Maybe I can still give a week or two. Heck, him moving to Vegas means we're going
to be living the closest we've been in years.
That's a nice thought.
Speaking of summer, I was heavily encouraged yesterday that what I
need to do this summer is get involved in the Mormon Miracle Pageant in
Manti. Hmm. That might be good, especially since I've
been told it's a terrific place to meet girls.
:) I've lost 15 pounds since the
Super Bowl, and if I can lost 5 more this week, I'll still be on track for my
goal of 10 a month. If I could lose 10
in April and 10 in May...maybe the single ladies, all the single ladies, will
be looking for me.
Maybe.
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