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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Aug. 25th, 2011 11:26 pmOrientation day at my writing program. Mainly it is a chance to see other instructors from the program and for the coordinator to mention any changes we need to put on the syllabus. And this year we get a new textbook to teach from, so I also picked that up. And we got a nifty folder with a teaching guide with lots of samples and other fun stuff. It was nice to see everyone especially since I’m going to be on a different campus this semester and won’t see most people I’m accustomed to seeing.
One unusual thing about this orientation – we got to share earthquake stories as we waited. And talked about the upcoming hurricane Irene.
It already rained really heavily today and I wore sneakers and therefore socks. Wearing socks is weird for me in the summer. Mostly I wear sandals of various kinds, so wearing socks is reinforcing the fall is coming. Next week I get to put on stockings and adult shoes and wear professional teaching clothes. But we need to get through this weekend first.
Mama and I stopped back in Costco on the way back from my orientation since we needed to stock up on water and get food too, the kinds that can keep without too much refrigeration, in case we lose power. I was also pretty hungry and I was really glad Costco has all those food samples from an oreo cookie to lobster ravioli. Our kitchen is on the second floor and it is my job to carry all the food up - I always get a workout from going up and down stairs after a Costco shopping trip.
So our main concern now is this weekend and the hurricane. Already there are some changes to my schedule because of it. I start teaching next Wednesday instead of Monday since classes at Local College are cancelled on Monday due to Irene. University doesn’t start until next Friday, so that is good.
The thing is, we live in zone A in New York City, which is the first evacuation zone if evacuation is called for. This is still uncertain but possible. We will find out by 8am on Saturday if we have to evacuate. So the next few days are uncertain. But I should probably pack a backpack just in case. I’m saving a few books to take with me like “Gilgamesh” which is the first book I’m teaching in my Global History class this semester. We also need to move some books from Papa’s 1st floor library up to the second floor. (There are three floors in our house – the first is the garage and library, the second is kitchen and living room and the third are the bedrooms and computer room.) I’m not really that nervous about the hurricane – I don’t get nervous about these things – anything you have no control over, there is no point worrying about. But my brain is full of things we should do to prevent damage. Hopefully, the storm will not be too strong and will pass with the minimum damage.
And we are still not sure what is going on with the play this Saturday – maybe it will be cancelled?
One unusual thing about this orientation – we got to share earthquake stories as we waited. And talked about the upcoming hurricane Irene.
It already rained really heavily today and I wore sneakers and therefore socks. Wearing socks is weird for me in the summer. Mostly I wear sandals of various kinds, so wearing socks is reinforcing the fall is coming. Next week I get to put on stockings and adult shoes and wear professional teaching clothes. But we need to get through this weekend first.
Mama and I stopped back in Costco on the way back from my orientation since we needed to stock up on water and get food too, the kinds that can keep without too much refrigeration, in case we lose power. I was also pretty hungry and I was really glad Costco has all those food samples from an oreo cookie to lobster ravioli. Our kitchen is on the second floor and it is my job to carry all the food up - I always get a workout from going up and down stairs after a Costco shopping trip.
So our main concern now is this weekend and the hurricane. Already there are some changes to my schedule because of it. I start teaching next Wednesday instead of Monday since classes at Local College are cancelled on Monday due to Irene. University doesn’t start until next Friday, so that is good.
The thing is, we live in zone A in New York City, which is the first evacuation zone if evacuation is called for. This is still uncertain but possible. We will find out by 8am on Saturday if we have to evacuate. So the next few days are uncertain. But I should probably pack a backpack just in case. I’m saving a few books to take with me like “Gilgamesh” which is the first book I’m teaching in my Global History class this semester. We also need to move some books from Papa’s 1st floor library up to the second floor. (There are three floors in our house – the first is the garage and library, the second is kitchen and living room and the third are the bedrooms and computer room.) I’m not really that nervous about the hurricane – I don’t get nervous about these things – anything you have no control over, there is no point worrying about. But my brain is full of things we should do to prevent damage. Hopefully, the storm will not be too strong and will pass with the minimum damage.
And we are still not sure what is going on with the play this Saturday – maybe it will be cancelled?