This was the last 8:15 AM class until January. 🙌 Getting up in the dark is difficult at any time, but for someone who has never been a morning person, it can be excruciating. Having to stand in front of a class and make sense of complex concepts only adds insult to injury. I will enjoy my brief reprieve. During the day I completed two mediocre lectures, had a student meeting and graded a couple of papers. I took an hour to run out at the end of the afternoon to fill up with gas and pick up a few things at the grocery store. I had to return to chair a 5:30 PM meeting that lasted about 15 minutes -- one of those protocol items that needs to be minuted. Thankfully we managed quorum so business was moved forward.
The temperature in the building has been much cooler the past few work days. I finally called to ask if a space heater could be found for me in the interim -- they should have work completed by early January on the heating system -- an upgrade to bring the building into a more sustainable place. The project manager and the contractors came to visit my office. They said today was cold due to work on the roof. They said I was the only one with a cold office. I did let them know that everyone in my hallway has purchased a space heater to keep semi-warm. This has not been the case in past years. All four floors have complained today. I was told the heat had been turned back on some time back. Well, that hasn't been evident for most of us <smile>. They will see what tomorrow brings. And so we wait. Blankets and gloves should not be required in the office <sigh>.
My meanderings today brought a few songs to mind but I settled on one. It dealt with how I felt for much of the day today. Enjoy!
Cold as Ice -- Foreigner
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