Struggle and odd thoughts

I've been watching my favourite films while I work. Because it's been a struggle to finish my work. Teachers take a crapload of stuff home. It's been even worse to start it.

It's been over a month since I blogged. I could work but no, here I am whiling away time on blog. Sigh.

I've re-watched Batman Begins, The Last Samurai, X-Men and a few others. All of them seem to be about achieving something - starting from one state and moving toward another. This seems to be a favourite theme of mine. I want that character arc for myself. 

For the record, I don't like The Dark Knight or X-Men 3. They don't elicit the same reaction.

I cut my thumb accidentally and now I'm lisping in text. Mobile posting and tweeting is difficult with bandaids.

I'm having eye troubles. Looks like there's something that I'm not seeing.

My dog seems to be adjusting to us. According to a friend, doggie has grown. She saw him on Thursday after last seeing him the week after he arrived. We've had him for over a month. I think. I didn't announce him here - it was a busy time for us.

I need a a new pair of shoes. I only use three pairs - sandals, closed shoes and gym shoes and my pair of closed shoes are falling apart. I can't seem to find a pair that is comfy enough for me and fits well. I know I'm fussy, yet I should be, I don't want my feet to fail me. I already had fractures that remained undiagnosed for years.

I should have blogged my first year as a teacher. But then I was horribly overwhelmed. OR blogging may give me the venting space I need. Maybe next year. Or maybe the remainder of the year. Lessee how I feel.

Gratitude

I am grateful for my opposable thumbs and will aim to take better care of them. I plan to rest them more, text carefully so that I reduce my risk of getting thumbthritis (my word.)

I am grateful for money that allowed me to buy tickets to an event that my mother wanted to go to. I didn't even blink because I knew it was in reserve. And this after some overspending last week - I bought something slightly necessary (but very pricey) on one level and frivolous on another when I really, need to buy new shoes. So I am grateful for my employment that brings in the money.

Comments

[Sierra (Bonny Betty)]

I'm not a fan of X-Men 3, either. It's just too...depressing. There's nothing uplifting about it. I did think The Dark Knight was a good movie, but I can't watch it if I need that lift. I've been watching The A-Team and Knight and Day (which is bad, but I enjoy) and Tangled and Megamind and the Phineas & Ferb show for that.

Yay for doggie ownership!

Are you able to get Dansko shoes where you live? They saved my feet when I was working retail. Nurses, waitresses, bartenders, etc. all wear them often because they support like crazy, don't slip on wet stuff, and are comfy. They are pricey ($144 US), but they last for ages if you take care of them. I wore my first pair 5-6 days a week, all day, for two years. Then I got a new pair only because I wanted a slightly different style.

[Julie]

I was going to suggest the same brand as Sierra did, along with Birkenstocks (of course). We've never seen any of those movies, so I can't say. Also, it is impossible for me to do ANYthing that involves thinking while paying attention to screen time. One task to concentrate on for me.

Wonderful gratitudes. I am grateful that you checked in.

[Judy, Judy, Judy]

So funny. I just got my mom a birthday present that she really wanted, also. And I was thinking, I'm glad I have a paycheck that allows me to do that.
The little things!