Day 3 - 312 -- Keeping on Track

The day was bright and sunny, even though a bit cold. It was a day of grading -- an activity that can bring smiles and frowns. I took some time to look at the sun outside the window between papers to help keep my mood on track. I was into the office for a late afternoon meeting. While there I chatted with a few others. Seems many of us were feeling tired today -- it may be the effects of time change, which always seems to create some delayed catch up. My face showed the fatigue as one person told me to head home since I looked a bit knackered.

I can't see a time before Christmas break where there won't be piles of grading to wade through. It is a challenge to keep a smile on my face -- and not a forced smile <smile>. There are moments when frustration can take over. The overall goal is to keep these moments from becoming hours or days. Taking a break can help, but there are times when this seems frivolous. Just a moment to look out the window or walk around the block can help recentre one's mind and provide the will to carry on with the task.

A song that I heard today seemed to fit my thinking well. It is by an amazing singer/songwriter. I love this version as a studio demo since it is a stripped back version and features a much younger voice. Enjoy!

Beautiful -- Carole King