21 September 2011

It's Time for Another Good Idea/Bad Idea

Good idea: driving aggressively in Querétaro. 

Bad idea: creating your own lane and then cutting off a bus 10 times bigger than you, clipping the front of the bus, and then driving off because you know it’s your fault.

This morning on our typical jerky bus ride to school, we came to a screeching halt because a car hit our bus in an attempt to pass us in a non-existent lane.  The car didn’t even stop but took off like a rocket.  The front of the bus was scraped, and the plastic guard around the wheel broke off, but no serious damage.

After experiencing paradise last weekend, the adjustment back to work has been rough.  Students no longer feel the need to follow directions, planning time is used for everything but planning, and my bug bites are driving me crazy! Despite these frustrations, the only thing I can control is my attitude.  I cannot control student behavior, administrative decisions, or lack of resources, but I can decide how I will respond to these ever-changing elements.  I just need reminders to help me remember!  My goal for the rest of this week: maintain a positive attitude. 

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