Time to get back to work

After 4 days off from work, tomorrow is time to get back to it. I've enjoyed my days off and half heartedly look forward to going back. I'll be glad to see my students and coworkers but I don't look forward to the politics of being a teacher. The administration, the paperwork and all of the other red tape that goes along with it. I'm not going to complain though. I'm happy to have a job and will keep looking forward to the next step in life. Until then, I'll try to have a positive influence on as many as possible and make the best of the situation I'm in. Take care all. Good night. 

Snow day

After days of sitting around the house I've had ample time to sit and think. I think I'm ready for a change, ready to accept the gifts and blessings laid out before me, ready to help those I can, ready move on, ready to do my best. The more I think about life the more i appreciate the things I've been blessed with. As the snow comes down I get to ponder all of the opportunities that I've seized and the ones I've let slip away. The plan is to make the most of each day. With my plan set I'm ready for whatever life brings. Take care.

Cartoons and Drugs « Mi Aztlan – Where Aztlan and Chicanismo Coincide

Cartoons and Drugs « Mi Aztlan – Where Aztlan and Chicanismo Coincide

Change in Career Direction - Why Teachers Stop Teaching

Change in Career Direction - Why Teachers Stop Teaching

Uncle Danny's 50th bday

We had a blast. As you can see even when it was time to go the party kept on going.

I tried

In the quest to decide between another car or fixing this one, all while trying to get my car legal (inspection) I hit another road block. I took my car to the dealership today because when I failed my inspection I got a paper saying I needed to get recall work done. I thought maybe that would fix my car enough in order to get an inspection. I was wrong. The lady at the dealership said all recall work was done. So now I'm at a mechanic shop waiting to see if they can fix it. My ongoing car drama........to be continued.

Why you need science

     First of all, I'm typing this from a hospital been on my phone. I love technology. Now on with my story. I want to write this mainly for my students but also for anyone who sat in science class and wondered "Why do I need to know this?" Here's a perfect example.

   Yesterday I went out to eat some sushi and catch a movie after a long day of ripping and running around. After the movie I got home and felt a little backed up. I figured it was just gas so I took some alka seltzer and figured it would be better in the morning. When I woke up my side was still hurting which I thought was weird since I had used the rest room a few times since it first started hurting. Here comes the science. At that point I realized it could be something else. So I started going through possibilities in my mind. I reasoned out that it wasn't gas, it wasn't a muscle cramp so it must be something else. Knowing the symptoms of appendicitis saved me from what could've been a truly horrible experience. I took some time and looked up appendicitis symptoms and tried to factor out any other possibilities. I used the scientific method in order to know what was wrong with me. Once I got to the emergency room I was able to tell them what I thought was wrong and after they ran their test they found that I was correct in my assessment of the situation. So kids learn how to think critically and use the science that's taught to you. Not just to pass a test, but to make your world and your life that much better.

     Thanks for your time and I'll update you after the surgery.