Time Zone Disaster

So I was in Wisconsin, as many of you know (that that oodles of you are reading my blog...but....). I traveled back through Chicago to sing at my former church, then hopped in the car to reach Indy by the 6:00 evening service. I had purposely left my car clock on Indiana time so that I could get to church somewhat on time. I was doing pretty good too! Made it by 6:30 and got the whole message.

I traveled home with my family. As usual, we sat down to watch a movie and the news--or something like that. I was surprised to find that I was not too tired when it was time to go to bed. I had a meeting with a Ball State Professor at 10:00 Monday morning. So I went to bed promptly in order to get plenty of rest for the early morning.

You know I couldn't figure out why dad was taking trash out at 5:30 that morning...nor why I did not hear mom leave at 8:15. Oh well! I did my thing--exercised, showered, and went down to enjoy breakfast and coffee at 8:45. As I sat chomping on my piece of toast, reality struck. The stove clock said 9:47. Then it hit me! I had once again forgotten to switch my alarm clock back to Indiana time.

ha ha ha......... :( Sigh...Panic...Pick up phone...Obsessively dial......

Needless to say, I was more than ready and "on time"---by Illinois and Wisconsin time. The professor laughed, and we rescheduled for Tuesday at 10:00. I did make that appointment, to be sure!

Why can't the world be on one time zone! It sure would solve a lot of problems, primarly tardiness and confusion.....not to mention lack of sleep when you are on the wrong receiving end of that time change!

It's Me....ha ha ha

Back again! :) Thus begins the summaries of Shellie Beeman. Life post-Wisconsin. We'll see how long this happy go lucky attitude stays put. But it is here for now.

I guess I am not quite post-Wisconsin......although it is about a 87-13 perspective. As I sit here, currently in Wisconsin, listening to the little bird chirping away outside......I take a moment.....reflect on my day.......

Started last night actually.......yesterday really.....so let's call it a week-thing....Gave two exams.....came home and graded....took a break to do some gaming with friends. Oh yeah...pretty sure I set an all-time record....the only all-time record I will ever have.....I actually won! :) Fair and square......came back....graded til, oh, 1:00.....got up and graded this morning....went to the office, met with a student....graded some more.....went to lunch. I NEVER skip lunch....or dinner for that matter....or breakfast.....anyway.....gave a lesson....graded some more.....met with a student......cleaned up the office and came home........and here I sit.....guess the rest of the story will come later.....

You know I am actually one of those weirdos who enjoys grading. I hate giving grades....but I like grading.......I LOVE grading papers.....mostly because I feel like I am actually writing them with all my OCD comments that I mark the pages up with. I can't help it. I see it as cheering the student on to do better......

This really is fun to me...... AH......life....teaching....knowledge! :) What more could you ask for.......That question will remain unanswered for the present time....

Such was a normal day in the life of Shellie Beeman..........