Michelle's belly showing at five months
1.22.2006
My Classroom
As a first year teacher in a growing region, my classroom is of the temporary variety. They call it a "portable" but it's really a trailer. It is one of four trailers at Douglas High School, each one occupied by a teacher that is new to the school. It has newer desks and a nice view (the Sierra Nevada Range in the background) as well as a view of the soccer fields and the baseball field.
Funny story about the baseball field, since the outfield wall runs right along the back of my trailer. A new student was taking batting practice to show the coach what he could do with a bat. I became aware of this because he was launching every other pitch into left field and hitting my trailer. I was very confused as to what was happening as I was startled after school by many loud thuds on the outside of my wall. I went outside to see what was the matter and sure enough a baseball lands with extreme velocity right in front of me on the metal walkway. Needless to say, I stayed inside until he was done.
I'm afraid for the start of the season, but I can guarantee I will be attending some games from the safer side of the backstop.
Sierra Nevada
This is outside our apartment. You are looking at the rim of the Sierra Nevada mountain range which makes up the eastern border of the California Floristic Province (see National Geographic Magazine's Feb 2006 feature). Taken today, Jan. 22nd, 2006.
1.14.2006
Winter Weather (finally)
Driving with chains on your tires makes winter weather a minor inconvenience. Today, we traveled to Kings Beach, CA on Lake Tahoe for a midwife appointment where we encountered some snowy conditions on our way home. With chains on my tires, my traction was no problem, and all I ever had to worry about was being able to see through blowing snow. NO sweat.
I'm afraid I'm going to get used to winter driving with no traction problems...so watch out when I make it back to MI for winter weather. Now I know why some tourists drive like fools, they're used to having chains. Good luck driving this winter and get some chains for a fun day of driving.
I'm afraid I'm going to get used to winter driving with no traction problems...so watch out when I make it back to MI for winter weather. Now I know why some tourists drive like fools, they're used to having chains. Good luck driving this winter and get some chains for a fun day of driving.
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