01 September 2009

A new Academic Year

It's a new academic year--which prompts me to wonder how long have I been doing this? Do we go back to the first teaching job after my MA or do we start with the first teaching job after the Ph.D.? Or should we start earlier? First grade?
Regardless, I've been experiencing this feeling for a long time--some excitement, some nervousness, and some dread. Some disappointment that summer is over (regardless what the thermometer says) and some excitement about the coming of fall. Some anticipation and some sense that there is a lot of work ahead.
Two courses this semester--half time! Some retirement!

2 comments:

RSC in AG said...

They are lucky to have you!

chinnb said...

Thanks--you are kind to say so.