I moved

Sorry no pictures. This is a quick update from school. (shh!)

I moved 2 weeks ago. It was tiring, and the new place was left quite dirty. I am still adjusting and rearranging things. I am still cleaning. If anyone has tips for removing long, stuck on grease from tile wall or stove areas, please leave a comment. I don't know where to buy things like goo gone, and I've tried hot water with dish soap. Scotch brite scrub pads are my best friends ever.
The metal burner parts to my gas stove are still brown. They were black, but I soaked and scrubbed them with a brass brush. (that was exciting)

Last week was my 'first week' at school. This week is my first week teaching, though, because English classes just started today.

My schedule is very full. 3 days have 5 back to back classes, and 2 days are 4 classes. I'm one over the 22 class limit. They're supposed to pay overtime for classes above 22, but they didn't want to and asked if I would do 23. The former teacher here didn't know how to say no, and agreed; they had him call me and ask this as a favor. Ugh. I kind of had to agree. I will see how busy this week is, and let them know how I feel, and see what can be done if necessary. I know they want me to do afterschool classes as well, which they will pay extra for --- but for me it's not about the money. It's about having the time to plan good lessons, and not feeling too tired.

My office is cold because I missed 2 times in a row the 'heat time'. You have to go to the thermostat and turn on the heat, but it only comes on at certain times. I missed 1pm and it did not come on at 2:30. I'm hoping for the 4pm time.

Just a few weeks til it is warmer, I tell myself.
Don't worry about me. It's only like 45 outside.... probably 45 inside too. Lol! But I bought this big down coat just for days like today. :D