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[paddington_bear]

Good morning! I'm not sure how much the hot toddy worked. (And it didn't taste all that great, so I should find a better recipe.) I sweated out some of my cold. But I woke up at 4:30. It was only to go to the bathroom and blow my nose, but then I decided to take more cold meds, since I only have four-hour pills. Then I got back into bed, where cramps kept me from falling back to sleep. So unbelievably I got up. I put all the random cups from yesterday in the dishwasher and turned it on. And I've since graded my day's allotment of papers.  Some time today I'm sure I'll collapse. But I've done the bare minimum, at least.

~run dishwasher
~grade essays
~empty dishwasher
~read today and yesterday's papers
~read and make notes for classes 1 and 2
~read and make notes for class 3
~go to dinner w/ friend

paddington

this semester
academic
~figure out at least some spring books by Sept. 1
~cfp #1 due Sept. 30
~grant report due Oct. 1
~cfp #2  due November 15

personal
~buy plane ticket by September 5!
~read a magazine or from a fun book at least once a week
~do NOT check work email at home in the evenings
~only check work email ONCE on Saturday and ONCE on Sunday
~be a consistent – if not regular - exerciser
~sometimes take interesting things for lunch

[erictho]

Then I got back into bed, where cramps kept me from falling back to sleep. So unbelievably I got up. I put all the random cups from yesterday in the dishwasher and turned it on. And I've since graded my day's allotment of papers. 

paddington, paddington, paddington. When we're sick we're not supposed to get up and do dishes or grade papers. We're supposed to stay in bed / on the couch with fun reading and/or TV. And yes, you need a better hot toddy recipe. Hope you're feeling better soon!

To Dos: Weekend Edition!

• exercise & vitamins
• litterbox detail
• German review
• prep exams for class 2
• plot out next two weeks for class 2
• prep sentences for class 2
• complete draft of R&R
• ironing; fold, sort, 'n put away
• clean: kitchen; bathroom; LR and DR; deal with hallway rug (and since I've complained in the past, I should point out that housework has been made much much easier by Hubby taking on many of the chores.)
• draw up To Dos for Monday
• draw up menus for week
• rake 'n bag leaves
• draft out that letter
• shindig

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[octoprof]

Then I got back into bed, where cramps kept me from falling back to sleep. So unbelievably I got up. I put all the random cups from yesterday in the dishwasher and turned it on. And I've since graded my day's allotment of papers. 

paddington, paddington, paddington. When we're sick we're not supposed to get up and do dishes or grade papers. We're supposed to stay in bed / on the couch with fun reading and/or TV. And yes, you need a better hot toddy recipe. Hope you're feeling better soon!

erictho speaks the truth, paddington. You should be following my example, laying around in your pajamas all day.

Note, paddington, the distinct lack of any list for the weekend. I am an exemplar!

Monday
S Committee
return form to T

Wednesday
F Committee

Friday
B training

No idea where the long term list is many pages back.

Someday
possibly rerun all the analyses for OM#1

[wild_rose]

Good morning octo, paddington, and erictho,

It's awful to be so absorbed in one's own problems that we fail to notice things going on around us.

Anyone near Augusta, GA? We need a ride. :o( We've crashed and are stuck in the median waiting on a tow. Not really hurt, but rather unhappy. I guess we'll find out how good the car insurance is.

I'm glad you are feeling a bit better, octo, except for the coughing. And I apologize for just noticing this and responding days after the fact. Good grief.

Today's list:

• Prepare lectures for next week (even just Monday's will do)
• Prepare "beg" letter for research project
• Get additional research for February paper (draft due this month)
• Make a big batch of halubki and freeze some for lunches and dinners (maybe I can go into the halubki business; they're popular here but not commercially available... heh heh)

[paddington_bear]

Then I got back into bed, where cramps kept me from falling back to sleep. So unbelievably I got up. I put all the random cups from yesterday in the dishwasher and turned it on. And I've since graded my day's allotment of papers. 

paddington, paddington, paddington. When we're sick we're not supposed to get up and do dishes or grade papers. We're supposed to stay in bed / on the couch with fun reading and/or TV. And yes, you need a better hot toddy recipe. Hope you're feeling better soon!

erictho speaks the truth, paddington. You should be following my example, laying around in your pajamas all day.

Note, paddington, the distinct lack of any list for the weekend. I am an exemplar!

octo, since you're usually the exemplar for overworking, I got confused! :) If it makes anyone feel better, I did go back to sleep at about 10:30, and just woke up about 10 minutes ago. It even sort of  made me feel better. My head is clearer. But/And my coughs are phlegmy.  I actually watched a lot of TV yesterday to help myself feel better. This is just a bad weekend to really not doing anything.  I really didn't want to get behind on grading papers, if I want to turn them in on Wednesday. (I don't need to turn them back on Wednesday, I guess...But I get another set then.)  I absolutely do have to read for tomorrow's classes, though, since otherwise I won't be prepared at all.

~run dishwasher
~grade essays
~empty dishwasher
~read today and yesterday's papers
~read and make notes for classes 1 and 2
~read and make notes for class 3
~go to dinner w/ friend

paddington

this semester
academic
~figure out at least some spring books by Sept. 1
~cfp #1 due Sept. 30
~grant report due Oct. 1
~cfp #2  due November 15

personal
~buy plane ticket by September 5!
~read a magazine or from a fun book at least once a week
~do NOT check work email at home in the evenings
~only check work email ONCE on Saturday and ONCE on Sunday
~be a consistent – if not regular - exerciser
~sometimes take interesting things for lunch

[erictho]

plodding, plodding, I think more coffee is needed, plodding, plodding, noticing the list is getting longer . . .

To Dos: Weekend Edition!

• exercise & vitamins
• litterbox detail
• German review
• prep exam for class 2 (in progress)
• plot out next two weeks for class 2
• prep sentences for class 2
• prep extended reading for class 1 (in progress)
• prep class 3
• complete draft of R&R
• ironing; fold, sort, 'n put away
• clean: kitchen; bathroom; LR and DR; deal with hallway rug (and since I've complained in the past, I should point out that housework has been made much much easier by Hubby taking on many of the chores.)
• draw up To Dos for Monday
• draw up menus for week
• rake 'n bag leaves
• draft out that letter
• shindig

[paddington_bear]

I've done my class 3 reading, and read a few response papers. I'm going to pick up Kleenexes scattered around, and then take a hot shower.

~run dishwasher
~grade essays
~empty dishwasher
~read today and yesterday's papers
~read and make notes for classes 1 and 2
~read and make notes for class 3
~graded response class 3 response papers
~go to dinner w/ friend

paddington

this semester
academic
~figure out at least some spring books by Sept. 1
~cfp #1 due Sept. 30
~grant report due Oct. 1
~cfp #2  due November 15

personal
~buy plane ticket by September 5!
~read a magazine or from a fun book at least once a week
~do NOT check work email at home in the evenings
~only check work email ONCE on Saturday and ONCE on Sunday
~be a consistent – if not regular - exerciser
~sometimes take interesting things for lunch

[prof_gnu]

Good afternoon.  I've moved some of the stuff into the list for the week, which will get longer once I figure out what really has to get done.

This Weekend
Class Related

• write notes days 18

Research

• code stuff for figures

Job Search

• prep materials for SLAC4 and SLAC5
• send applications to SLAC4 and SLAC5

Other

• laundry
• drano the tub drain
• grocery shopping
• tidy living room

This Week
Class Related

• write notes days 19 (upper)
• intro notes and activities days 13, 14
• grade quiz 5, hw 10 (intro)
• write exam 2 and solutions (upper)
• solutions for hws 11, 12
• write quiz 6 and solutions
• CMS quiz problems
• post lab 7

Other

• Practice M,T,W,R,F
• Gym M,T,W,R,F
• check box at CO office
• check in with committee

[octoprof]

Good afternoon gnu, paddington, erictho, and wild rose.

Note, paddington, my distinct lack of any proper list for the weekend. I am an exemplar for resting up when ill!

Today, I'd like to, but may or may not:
bathe
call Mama
call elderly friends
watch a DVD of some sort
flop on the recliner and do nothing
read some more online articles about my hobbies/sports

Monday
prep for Tuesday classes
S Committee
return PC form to T

Wednesday
prep for Thursday classes
F Committee

Friday
work on OM#14 presentation
B training course

No idea where the long term list is many pages back.

Someday
possibly rerun all the analyses for OM#1 using the slightly cleaner data

[erictho]

plodding and sighing, sighing and plodding

To Dos: Weekend Edition!

• exercise & vitamins
• litterbox detail
• German review
• prep exam for class 2 (just needs proofing, so I've handed it off to Hubby)
• plot out next two weeks for class 2
• prep sentences for class 2
• prep extended reading for class 1 (just needs proofing, so I've handed it off to Hubby)
• prep class 3
• complete draft of R&R
• ironing; fold, sort, 'n put away
• clean: kitchen; bathroom; LR and DR; deal with hallway rug (and since I've complained in the past, I should point out that housework has been made much much easier by Hubby taking on many of the chores.)
• draw up To Dos for Monday
• draw up menus for week
• rake 'n bag leaves
• draft out that letter
• shindig

[paddington_bear]

How much gunk can one nose produce? I'm hoping to get through dinner without having to blow my nose. I have about two hours to get rid of whatever's in my sinuses.

~run dishwasher
~grade essays
~empty dishwasher
~read today and yesterday's papers
~read and make notes for classes 1 and 2
~read and make notes for class 3
~graded response class 3 response papers
~go to dinner w/ friend

paddington

this semester
academic
~figure out at least some spring books by Sept. 1
~cfp #1 due Sept. 30
~grant report due Oct. 1
~cfp #2  due November 15

personal
~buy plane ticket by September 5!
~read a magazine or from a fun book at least once a week
~do NOT check work email at home in the evenings
~only check work email ONCE on Saturday and ONCE on Sunday
~be a consistent – if not regular - exerciser
~sometimes take interesting things for lunch

[wild_rose]

Good afternoon gnu, octo, paddington, and erictho,

Hope you can breathe again soon, paddington.

Today's list:

• Prepare lectures for next week (even just Monday's will do)
• Prepare "beg" letter for research project
• Get additional research for February paper (draft due this month)
• Make a big batch of halubki and freeze some for lunches and dinners (maybe I can go into the halubki business; they're popular here but not commercially available... heh heh)

[prof_gnu]

Good afternoon/evening.  I now have a tub that drains properly (and is quite filthy, but I don't want to mix any cleaning chemicals with the drano, so that will have to wait until a couple of showers into the week).

This Weekend
Class Related

• write notes days 18

Research

• code stuff for figures kind of in progress

Job Search

• prep materials for SLAC4 and SLAC5
• send applications to SLAC4 and SLAC5

Other

• laundry
• drano the tub drain
• grocery shopping
• tidy living room

This Week
Class Related

• write notes days 19 (upper)
• intro notes and activities days 13, 14
• grade quiz 5, hw 10 (intro)
• write exam 2 and solutions (upper)
• solutions for hws 11, 12
• write quiz 6 and solutions
• CMS quiz problems
• post lab 7

Other

• Practice M,T,W,R,F
• Gym M,T,W,R,F
• check box at CO office
• check in with committee
• clean tub

[octoprof]

Good afternoon gnu, paddington, erictho, and wild rose.

Mr. W. is cooking something nice for supper.

wild rose, what is halubki?

Today, I'd like to, but may or may not:
bathe
call Mama
call elderly friends
watch a DVD of some sort - Shrek in progress
flop on the recliner and do nothing - continuing
read some more online articles about my hobbies/sports

Monday
prep for Tuesday classes
S Committee
return PC form to T

Wednesday
prep for Thursday classes
F Committee

Friday
work on OM#14 presentation
B training course

No idea where the long term list is many pages back.

Someday
possibly rerun all the analyses for OM#1 using the slightly cleaner data

[erictho]

Good thing most of the brain-work was done earlier; I had wine at the departmental shindig. Wine is good.

To Dos: Weekend Edition!

• exercise & vitamins
• litterbox detail
• German review
• prep exam for class 2 (just needs proofing, so I've handed it off to Hubby)
• plot out next two weeks for class 2
• prep sentences for class 2
• prep extended reading for class 1 (just needs proofing, so I've handed it off to Hubby)
• prep class 3
• complete draft of R&R
• ironing; fold, sort, 'n put away
• clean: kitchen; bathroom; LR and DR; deal with hallway rug (and since I've complained in the past, I should point out that housework has been made much much easier by Hubby taking on many of the chores.)
• draw up To Dos for Monday
• draw up menus for week
• rake 'n bag leaves
• draft out that letter
• shindig