I finally made the big plunge and bought a set of pots and pans so that I can actually cook. It is nice and relaxing to come home at the end of the day and throw something together that is delicious and healthier for me than all the crap I have been eating lately. Tonight I experimented with Pad Thai not made from a box. The success of the meal was that I made a kick ass sauce with pretty good balance of oyster sauce, crushed chilies, lime juice, and a little bit of sugar. The trouble spot was those damn rice noodles. They were a little more crunchy and sticky than they should have been, but they were still edible when coated in delicious sauce. All in all, I think it was a good test run.

While I cook and wash dishes I can look out my window and watch the big, fat, Southern sun set over the fence.














I think I already said something like that here, but now I have a picture.

I am burned out, frustrated, and tired of being a mediocre teacher. The good news is that I stayed after work today to fill out the necessary paperwork to send the boy who deemed me the "fucking white devil" to alternative school for the rest of the semester. I have also contacted the parents of many of my students and invited them to come to class to sit with their children. Many have made plans to come next week, so I hope that will make an impression on some of the kids who do not seem to be able to keep Spanish obscenities from coming out of their mouths while I am trying to teach.

Girls basketball practice start tomorrow morning, so I will now get to add "coach" to my long list of new experiences for this year. Basically the only thing I know about coaching basketball is that I should teach the girls this one play that my friend Alan drew on a paper plate and gave to me as a gift of knowledge. Although I am not looking forward to how much time it will suck up, I think it will be fun and will be a good way to work with some of the kids outside of class.

After I publish this I am going to go clean up dinner and curl up in bed to watch a movie and fall asleep.

So, adieu and goodnight my friends. If you know anything about coaching, teaching, cooking, or being an adult, please send your tips to me via e-mail, phone call, or paper plate.