Tag Archives: tired

Well . . . I Guess I Made It

I have no idea why I’m so tired.  Think I tried to wear more hats than my head was able to handle.  Too exhausted to list them, but I juggled a lo.  There was stuff with grad school, work, writing, … Continue reading →

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The End is Nigh! Maybe . . . I’m Napping this Weekend

It’s Thursday night and I’m scheduling this baby now.  What else could possibly happen this week?  Well, Friday is my son’s moving up ceremony because he moves on to middle school in the fall.  That’s going to be fun and … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Sleep. I Definitely Need Sleep (Took me 4 tries to spell ‘Goal’ correctly)

Not even going to beat around the bush . . . I AM EXHAUSTED! Monday through Thursday went the same.  I woke up around 7 AM to let myself wake up and then got my son moving.  We had breakfast … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Notes from the Comedy of Errors Weekend

Last weekend, I could have feasibly written 9 chapter sections since I had three days to work.  Minus one for helping a friend and another for a gathering, so I should have been able to get 6 down.  I only … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Meet the Teacher . . . Wait . . . I’m On the Wrong Side of the Desk

This was a busy week that felt like a month.  Don’t get me wrong.  Work was a lot of fun and I’m getting used to the new stuff.  Made successful strawberry bread with one of the students and we rocked … Continue reading →

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Week of the Son of Pneumonia

(And I thought the song was bizarre!  Can’t say I don’t enjoy them though.) It was a week to remember . . . Not really in a good.  First full week of school, which was fun and I got into … Continue reading →

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Shattered Goals and . . . What’s That Other Thing?

No writing.  Outings with kid all week.  Hot and busy.  No outlining.  Last weekend in August and a few days until school starts again.  Then Labor Day.  Then Rosh Hashana.  Then Yom Kippur.  No full weeks of school for a … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Last Time Through These Doors

Today I say good-bye As I cross the threshold Joined by others Who will return tomorrow While I remain at home I have bid my desk adieu Cleared it of my things My computer has shut down The screen a … Continue reading →

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Worn to a Nub?

Pushed too hard Body acting odd Screaming of the cold Shivers and chatters Under layers Passing overnight Leaving me fatigued Worn to a tiny nub By late nights And unnecessary stress To get the big work done Impatience growing high … Continue reading →

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Friday Brain Mush

My brain is shot.  I slept well, but this week has just left me in a daze.  I need to muster up the energy for an Easter adventure this afternoon with the toddler.  I also need to investigate making bookmarks.  … Continue reading →

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