Putting an end to indecisiveness (I think. Wait! I'm not sure...)

[zyzyly]

After having talked myself out of the clinical teaching position, I thought long and hard about just what it is I ought to be doing with my life. I have been floating aimlessly for months now, and am ready to put ashore and cast my net among the lilies of the field, or something.

So I accepted the clinical teaching position. I talked to my friend Dana who taught in the program last year. I told her some of my concerns, and we talked through them. I mentioned that I was kind of crabby, and she reminded me that she was kind of crabby too. As it turns out, Dana is one of the two people who took over my old job (the other one is named Dana too--they call themselves "the Dana's"). So, in effect, we switched jobs, sort of.

There is, of course, no way to know if it is the right decision or not, but I am looking forward to finding out. If nothing else, it will keep me occupied for the next 4 months. I will be with a group of 4th semester nursing students as they complete their final clinical rotation before graduating. It is mostly toward the end of the week--prep day on wednesday, and then clinical rotation on thursday and friday evenings. Yes, it will put a damper on my friday night social calendar--hahahahaha!

If that weren't enough, I decided to go back to school (as a student), since I will have free time at the beginning of the week. I registered at my old college and signed up for a photography class! I actually squealed with delight when my student ID number came up on the screen. I like being a student,and I am a dork. It was so easy! I could even pull up my old transcripts and see that I first went back to school to become a nurse 20 years ago this coming semester.

This is where I write something that ties this all up into a neat little ending. yeah.

Comments

[pinkroo.livejournal.com]

I love school, too--I hope I'm never completely "done". Congrats on the decision--as you said, it's something to keep you occupied while you figure out what else you might want to do. I think you will be a fabulous teacher, crabby or no.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping to channel my crabbiness into something useful!

[weaktwos.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on your decision!

I think it will be great for you. I have visions of Scrubs sitcom type scenarios. I'm sure that's not accurate, but Oh, the hijinx...

What photography class are you taking,and where? I was thinking of taking a photography class one of these days...

[myasma.livejournal.com]

Basic photography-the entry class into the photography program at city college.

Now I really need to get an earring!

[gracegiver]

ABSOLUTELY!

i can't believe you haven't done it yet. don't wait till your 50 like all the other yo-yo heads.

and hows that tattoo design coming along?

[myasma.livejournal.com]

haha--the tattoo is on hold until i'm 50!

[niyabinghi.livejournal.com]

Well congrats on your decisions Mike :)
The class sounds like a fun idea too.

[daisydumont.livejournal.com]

i think the teaching could be a really good thing for you. i'm glad you decided to give it a try! also glad about the photography class. that sounds like fun.

[angelamermaid.livejournal.com]

Well, as long as you don't have to be perky and cheerful all the time, I think you'll be fine teaching. And I'm sure the photography class will be fun.

[mopalia.livejournal.com]

If you are teaching and are having a bad day, tell your students. "I didn't sleep last night," "I'm feeling really cranky," "I'm feeling not very smart today - let me know if I say something stupid or wrong." I did that with my 9th graders, and they usually cheered me up or at least commiserated with me. It's a mistake to think that teachers need to be upbeat and perky every day - teachers need to be real with their students. They'll listen and learn better once they know you're actually a human and not a wind-up doll.

I am a very bad tempered and crabby person, and my students loved me, partly because they knew they could say "Ms.H, I'm having a lousy, so could I just sit in the back and not say anything?" and know they'd be respected.

I'm thinking about a photo class, too - it would be nice to know what more than 3 of the buttons on my camera do ;)

[poetbear.livejournal.com]

Mike, you'll be a superb teacher. hope you
enjoy your class too, although you're not really
a beginner!~paul

[carocrow.livejournal.com]

Aw, c'mon. Surely you recall that our clinical instructors weren't all sunshine and froot loops every morning ;-) Thank heavens it's an evening shift, though... I'd be lousy drilling students at the break of dawn!

Are you going back on your own steam to college, just for the whoots? I think about that. I'd like to take a painting class as an older student, as I believe I'd be more serious and appreciate it more than I did as a teenager (ie, learn more). You'll do wonderfully in a photography class, as you're already doing it and have a good eye.

[lavidamd.livejournal.com]

Hey, carocrow.... I like your userpic! I have the issue of Smithsonian magazine (Nov. 2002) with that cover picture sitting on my coffee table right now.

[carocrow.livejournal.com]

She's my patron saint ;-)

[pumpkin-pie-m.livejournal.com]

This is great news! I think you will be a fabulous (and crabby ... lol) teacher! I LOVE that you have decided on the photography class.

Good for you. They were tough decisions, I know, and I know you didn't take them lightly.

Hang in there ...

[zhenzhi.livejournal.com]

good for you! :-) sounds like you will be a busy bee. xoxo

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

Oh, I love studenting, too. It feels so industrious and forward-moving.

Where's the teaching position? I missed that part.

[goofpumpkin.livejournal.com]

teacher AND student, all in the same semester?

This is where I write something that ties this all up into a neat little clever saying. yeah.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

same semester but different dimensions. :p

[greyfaced.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful. You made good decisions.
Your photos are great as they are, but the class will give you the confidence to take it even further.
And, you understand the learning process which is why you'll make a fantastic teacher. You got nuttin to worry about!
Hang in there. :)

[zhenzhi.livejournal.com]

we're waiting for the big fat man in the red suit to come.... drinking champagne.... s.bear went to bed without complaining for the first time this whole past year... lol!
cheers to you!
wishing you the very best of everything, with love xoxo :-)

Woof!

[worldcomrade.livejournal.com]

College is fun!

[notacolour.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on making a decision! I'm sure you'll make a great teacher.

[eleanor.livejournal.com]

That sounds great, and like an excellent decision! I'm not sure I believe in THE right decision, but it sounds like A right one.

[ex-angeldove677.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're going to be teaching...we need more Nursing teacher. I know in my school, we do. I'm happy to hear you're taking photography, been taking that I wanna do that someday too... Anyhoo, I hope you have a.....

Good for you!

[blistermoth.livejournal.com]

and have a Merry Christmas!

[0nmyknervz.livejournal.com]

crabby...heh. Really?

[myasma.livejournal.com]

yeah--runs in the family. ;)

[badsede.livejournal.com]

I am of the opinion that the wrong decision is still better than not making a decision at all.

[badsede.livejournal.com]

of course, not saying that this is the wrong decision though... ;)

[maggi-may.livejournal.com]

Oh boy! I am excited for your to do the clinical teaching position. It'll be great having those fresh, young, impressionable and ever-optimistic minds to mold and play havoc with!

But it is the photography class that caught my eye... it's great to see you moving onwards with your hobby. Who knows, perhaps one day that will be your profession!!??!

I am looking into buying a digital Canon. Please don't ask the model number, I don't know it yet. I just know that I am not interested in what my photographer friend here calls a 'party camera'. I'd like the real Mccoy, like you and he use. I seem to have a natural eye for photography and plan to explore it more this year.

Anyway, Happy holidays M. I hope you are enjoying yourself. D