Dec
12
rEvElAtION!
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A young student received the highest mark on one of my most challenging exams, and I posted his picture and grade on the board because even I was surprised. Every student in the classroom had to admit that the exam was difficult. The student was so happy that he didn’t stop raising his hand to answer all of my questions—it was like a revelation for him. He can outperform everyone if he sets his mind to it.
Dec
9
bE pRepAred!
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I tried my best, but the earliest I can be fully ready is on Monday, just before I start teaching my first class at 1:35 PM. That’s when I’ll be set for the whole week with all my checklists completed and all teaching materials printed.
Dec
8
Recovery urgently required! I had two perfect nights of sleep in a row, that was so nice. And the herpes patches were great, they fit perfectly and were invisible.
Dec
7
As soon as I get stressed, the herpes kicks in!
Dec
7
sTay fOcuS!
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I’ve been trying to focus on one thing lately: finding time to do what I enjoy, such as working out, shopping, and relaxing. If I happen to be in the lab and have some spare time, I’ll help the new lab preparator, as she seems lost and the tasks people ask her to do are simple for me. I’ve been avoiding extra responsibilities and social events, as they take up time and I don’t have much to spare.
Dec
6
strEss & MiND!
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The stress took a minor toll last week. I forgot my key in my trouser pocket and it all went for a turn in the washing machine. It survived! I tried to avoid every one and get a free conflict.
Dec
5
Two more weeks before Christmas!
Dec
5
Very bad sleep due to intense stress induced by different school meetings! I was so tired yesterday and had a wonderful recovery sleep after 3 horrible nights! Luckily, nothing happened, I was very prepared.
Dec
4
a HelPing Hand!
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At the school, we have a new lab preparator. She is lost, and I secretly helped her a few times, meaning I prepared for her whatever tasks the other physics teachers asked her to do. In return, she reserved the computer classroom for me. I knew that she was only scared and tired, as most of these tasks were very simple.
Dec
3
nEtWork IssuEs!
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Yesterday around 9 PM, EcoleDirecte (the school application manager) and my own blog went down. I quickly went online and got confirmation that EcoleDirecte was not working, however, I could not see what was wrong with my own network. This morning, with calm and more focus, I immediately saw that my PC’s IP address had changed. It is quite rare; it happens when a new device joins our busy network. I usually spot these problems very quickly, I guess I was just tired.
