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Blogger updates and work reminiscences
So as you all know, I don't blog nearly as much as I once did when I was but a poor boy struggling to get by as a teacher in the DC Public Schools. I miss those days to an extent..... working daily with kids who were happy to see you just because you were a sub. I mean come on....everybody loves the sub!
I would roll out of bed at 7:30, shower, grab a snack, and walk the two blocks to work. If I got there early enough, I might grab some breakfast in the cafeteria, put up my daily agenda if I was subbing, or just chill if I was functioning as an aide.
I worked nearly three full years at that school! That's the longest I ever worked in one place, second only to my high school and college job at NIH, which was five years. It was sad to leave, but I know I moved on to something even greater.
My current job gives me supervisory experience, a chance to work directly with community members, opportunities for professional development, and probably the thing I like the most is working on college campuses again. It helps that I still look like a collegiate -- please believe that I remain flattered every time someone asks "What year I you?" and I say "Class of 2001."
Love that! I still got it! *bumps afro*
But one major drawback to this job is one that I anticipated: time.
I frequently work ten hour days, sometimes twelve. This has severely hampered my efforts to get Covenant out on time. In addition to that, I don't have the energy to blog every day anymore. That, my friends, will change. I am currently crafting a plan that will get me blogging on a regular basis again, at least four days a week. Work with me.... Old Gold Soul is coming back.
But, that said.... I had even less time to read my favorite blogs....in some cases, even months. So as I went down the list, I discovered some things....
Felecia Pride and The BackList is still up and running, with brand new colors. (New to me.)
Bernie is still blogging every few days.... I love his entries. I'd like to meet him some day.
malik hasn't updated since early august. But I talk to him via email sometimes, so I'm not worried.
Butta done got herself a gig writing at Vibe Confidential!
More later....
Posted by Rashid on September 17, 2006 10:57 AM
Comments
Thank goodness you wrote this. I should cut/paste in on my blog because it says exactly what I need to say. I have had little time to write/read blogs lately. I really feel bad about it. I do get emails from folks saying read my blog entry, but that is about as far as I get. We definitely need to stay connected. Stay up and be well. Hotep.
Commented by fratman1906 on September 22, 2006 11:20 AM