The New Theme For Wednesdays.

Bullet points, people. The Sheep is now looking at drive-by posting as the midweek blogging for the forseeable future. Or until May. Or until I decide that getting recertification credits towards my teaching certificate is just not worth the trouble. Tonight was my first class in the oh-so-fascinating world of Administrative Supervision. While not an exceptionally demanding course, it will require some time on my part. And actual attendance. And participation.

Blah.

So here's a few updates for you, generated by the three remaining brain cells that have not been completely numbed by the length of my day and the overwhelming desire to just come home and eat a Hot Pocket.

*While the course is actually one of those "participation and discussion count towards your final grade" type classes, there is great hope for the knitting. During the meet 'n greet portion of the class, the professor commented on my introduction-to-self by saying, "Oh, Sheep! And you are the knitter! What are you making?" I proudly held up my WIP and announced that it was a sock. The fact that this declaration was met by generally confused stares from my classmates did not dampen my enthusiasm in the least.

*My plans for project competion were further boosted by my seatmate leaning over and quietly informing me that the professor happens to be a knitter. I actually did a little dance in my seat. But not so's you'd notice... The Sheep can be discreet when she has to.

*I then learned that the cost of a small paperback textbook is $71.40. For those of you who might think I mistyped this, that is a seven in the tens place, a one in the ones place and a couple of decimal places. Now, don't misunderstand me. I understand the cost of textbooks. I finished grad school a mere six years ago. I've paid for my share of books and I know what they cost. But I'm thinking that the University of New Hampshire might be inflating the bill just a bit for those of us who are taking off campus courses and purchase them through the instructor. I have paid similar amounts for hardcover books that qualify as actual, "tomes."

*I will have a completed sock by week's end. Unless I accidentally sever a digit in the next few days, this will be unavoidable. Writing a check for a textbook that you will, at best, skim is clearly great motivation for the knitting.

*There is nothing better than a Hot Pocket (even if it is really a Lean Pocket) after a loooong day, super chilly temperatures and the first night of a class that you do not want to take. Well, I'm sure that there are many things that are better, but I can't think of any right now. I'm very tired. But my tummy is all warm and Hot Pockety.

And that is all I have to say about that. 'Nighty Night, Folks!

SA