As readers know, blogging frequency varies with life events and schedules. This semester, my schedule allows little time for blogging \u2014 or even taking much-needed breaks to recharge my body and mind.<\/p>\n
The list of activities remains long, as always. I’ve mentioned my to-do list many times on this blog and the list never seems to shorten.<\/p>\n
Don’t misunderstand: I love teaching and the opportunity to teach extra courses enables my wife and me to pay down some debts and create a little safety net. But, an overload means no time for blogging, creative writing, gardening, or other hobbies. Forget projects I’ve long wanted to complete.<\/p>\n
For any teacher, three or more hours of lecturing and office hours without a break would be exhausting. It is draining to perform for 90 students, 30 per class, three days a week (MWF). The classes have personalities, too, which are difficult for me to interpret and address some days. The other two days, I teach one 80-minute class, immediately after office hours.<\/p>\n
There are other jobs equally social in nature, and as draining. I’d never want to be a doctor, going from interaction to interaction all day, every day. Sales? No thank you. I cannot imagine walking a sales floor for eight hours a day. Forget call centers or anything else social, too.<\/p>\n
I want a break from reading people and trying to align with their communication styles.<\/p>\n
When I am not teaching, I’m trying to prepare for teaching, while recovering from the social demands.<\/p>\n
After this semester, I’m sure things will be easier. I’ll have a much better set of lecture notes, a better schedule, and more confidence.<\/p>\n
Forgive the low-frequency of blog posts and know that it is because life is relatively good and the job is going well.<\/p>\n
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