My little addiction

We all have our little addictions, right? Some are more obsessive than others. Here is mine! I have been teaching for the last 8 years and for about 7 of those years. I always drank a coke in the morning before I could even function. I was calmer, happier, and had more patience if I was pumped up with a coke. So last APRIL, I gave it up. I figured I could lose a couple pounds, think clearer, and have more control. NOT! I did lose a couple pounds but the rest is foggy:) I had a coke this morning for ole time's sake to clear the fog that has been plaguing my mind. Here is a list of what I accomplished before lunch today.

0. Able to work on the yearbook for the school (I have to do the whole layout and all that jazz)
1. Reading
2. Grammar
3. Phonics
4. Writing
5. Math
6. Spelling
7. Patience with students

Usually on a given day THIS school year, I only get 1,5, 6, and partially 7 finished. I figure that I do not want to head down the same old 7 year path of having a coke every morning. But I figure that every now and then I can indulge in my addiction.

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