Desk Warming: Day 1

The day is here. The day I've dreaded for so long. The first of fourteen days of desk warming. What is desk warming you ask? Well, it usually occurs during breaks and is when you work the typical 40 hours a week, but have no classes, no work to do, usually most teachers/staff are gone and you literally sit at your desk surfing the net and wasting your life away. Originally since today is a holiday (for me) I tried to get this day off , but despite my efforts I was told I had to be at work. I even insisted on taking the day off without pay. That was obviously unsuccessful.

This morning I turned my alarm off fours times before sitting up in bed trying to think of ways to get out of coming to work. Mind you, this was at 8:09 am and I need to leave my apartment at 8 am if I want to be on time. Last week when talking about getting this day off to my co-teacher, he suggested to call in sick. I told him I'm too responsible to do such a thing. He laughed and informed me he will not be here today. He's not here today. After a few more minutes of sitting in bed trying to come up with a plan I worked up enough courage to call my other co-teacher to tell her I was too ill to go to work. She never answered and she's also not here. And now that I think about it, she hasn't even called me back!

I finally accepted my loss, jumped out of bed, got dressed and took a taxi to be at work at 8:32 am. It's 11:37 and I've checked my email about fifteen times, already facebook stalked people and watched one episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. I came very VERY unprepared to school today. For some reason drinking water is unavailable during breaks so we must bring our own. I forgot and only had about 2 tablespoons worth left over in the water bottle I keep in my purse. I'm also not sure if lunch is available. Being a hungry girl I naturally keep snacks in my purse. Once I got to school I had a look in my purse to see what was available. I had 2 clementines, small bag of almonds, 1 granola bar and some choco stick thing. This morning I put all items out on my desk and figured I would need to make them last until I go home. I only have almonds left. I don't think I could last on survivor. Plus, my water is gone and I'm really thirsty.

Christmas:

Christmas Eve and day was spent with great friends eating some amazing food and drinking wine. It was really nice and exactly what I wanted.

Christmas Day lunch! photo credit: Scott Kearney

Christmas Eve dinner - Lisa brought us all gifts back from the states! photo credit: MaryKate Bradley

 Secret Santa! My santa, MaryKate. Photo credit: MaryKate Bradley.

New Years:

I can't believe it's going to be 2013. WOW. To think, I originally moved here in December 2010. Time really does fly. To be honest, I'm happy 2012 is over with. This past year was full of stress, family difficulties and more. Too much stress for this one.

What I want 2013 to bring:

1. My sisters to figure out life and be on their way to adulthood.

2. My brother to have a great first year of full time employment.

3. My little brother to maybe one day know the entire truth.

4. All members of my family to maintain their health.

5. My aunt Michelle to keep up her fight and for her two kids, my cousins, to continue to have courage while they fight at her side.

Happy New Year everyone! May this year be what you want :)

Update: As soon as I posted this I got a call from another teacher. She said, "Angel teacher, come. Lunch." If you're wondering mom, I ate an actual meal today. People here can really put a smile on your face!