I sometimes think, "What am I doing here?" while I am spending my weekend either: a) grading papers; b) planning lessons or c) creating assessment materials.

Now that VIF has me totally confused about the summer travel options with their mix-up (choice of a taxable $750 renewal "bonus" or a tax-free round-trip airfare, details not specified), I don't know what to do for next year. Alberta still seems to be lacking in terms of hiring new teachers.

But the new semester has finally arrived. Eighty new students, of which three are exceptional children. Only one troublesome class this term and I'm getting on top of them. I am also making daily use of my new LCD projector by creating PowerPoint presentations (despite how much I despise the software).