another stimulating day in so many ways: heritage students were very much on form this afternoon - we are up to 32 in the group and most of them had something to say about the walk around the town. some of the middle rank lads (so called 'cos of where they sit) are a bit cheeky which is slightly annoying - i had to get cross briefly - but generally harmless and a good bunch. the two students from the basket of england are sweet, but one is more into it than the other. another girl seems to be trying not to smile most of the time but she couldn't keep it up and she joined in eventually - i like her. one of the lads group did a great powerpoint - spelling was iffy but no need to be picky - i was very pleased. i do sort of feel this is all a bit easy as a subject but that's no bad thing for them, it sort of breaks them in gently.
ended up being late for z and her article. she was good about it and the article is strong. i like her attitude to life, she throws herself in and gets on with it. i wanted to ask her advice but realised that a) it was a bit inappropriate and b) i didn't need advice i just wanted to chat about stuff thats going on in my head
really i should find someone to talk to and i will. the oracle suggested i should be clear what i want before i go very far down the road but, if i do that, it could be magical. we'll see, there's no rush and i need to remember to focus on what this academic year is all about: writing the book and the articles/talks; improve my teaching; get a grant; secure a permanent job.. the last being the most important but all the previous helping me get that.
goals is what its all about - just like the football!
mash and toads? is just what im having for tea - all vegetarian of course
