The first week of school is always the absolute worst for parking, and I've managed to avoid all of that stress and chaos! I'm trying, people! Also, because I'm so hot and sweaty and in need of a make over after riding, I build in enough time to get to school early, and I've found a way to be super productive during that time.
[[I've also managed to avoid paying for parking at my night classes by strong arming G into being my chauffeur. He loves it, after a day of meetings that start at 6:00 a.m., getting home just in time to drive through traffic with me talking his ear off about this and that. Then turning around to come get me 3 hours later. I know he and Lucy roll their eyes behind my back. Ask me if I care! ASK ME IF I CARE! I saved like $25 in parking! I don't care!]]
I documented the process this morning, for your reading enjoyment.
When I get to campus, I schlep over to my department and have full access to the copier before other people get in. This is gold. I make copies like a champ, and drink water & stretch out before my coworkers arrive. (Side note: I know every location on campus to make free copies. It's taken me a full year, but I nailed it.)
After copying, I schlep over to my "office" and transform myself into a super model, per the usual. Then, I hop on the computer and catch up on email and workshop
I gulp down a liter of water, double fist my breakfast, then stop in at the faculty lounge for a latte before heading to my group of angels. It works.
This week I have created a system. It will, of course, completely change next week when my writing consultant and grading jobs kick in. That will begin my real struggle to fit in exercise and maintain a little weight loss. I will want to curl up into a ball and sleep for a thousand years.
OK, time for The American Novel. I've already had the first Virginia Woolf class and I'm in love forever.
I do love a good system!
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