aKathy's What's for Dinner? 7/27 ( I changed the date)

What we won't do for furry friends, eh scrapmaven? I'd be the same exact way.

I'm working today, thankfully I have no more meeting for the rest of my day. So maybe I can just work quietly. I sure hope so. I did my two days in the office already this week so I'm at home today and tomorrow.

As for self-care, I am planning to finish up my current book. I have two arriving at the library tomorrow or Saturday so I need to just sit down and finish the one I'm working on. I also dragged an old blanket project out of hiding yesterday and last night listened to an audiobook while I crocheted. I called the vet's office this morning and they assured me she'd be calling me this afternoon about my kitty. So, I'm trying to wait patiently.

Tonight I will have dinner at Mom's house. With her arm broken, I've agreed to bring pizzas.

scrapmaven, I know up you said you were a bit sleep deprived, but I am fairly sure today is the 27th!

I’ve had a fairly busy day. I saw my GP to follow up my blood work from yesterday. Mostly good, just a few things she wants me to concentrate on fixing in the next 3 months. I had a quick lunch then headed to school. Today is the last day of after school care for this school year - school finishes tomorrow, but the kids just go straight home. We had a party planned , so I went in for that. It was a special day, as the kids who started with us in 2019 are finishing grundschule, so leaving us. After party food and a bit of outside play, we had a special goodbye ‘ceremony’ for them and their parents. It was a bit sad seei them go - they have grown so much and we’ve gone through a lot, with covid and everything. This year has been the only school year since we started with no interruptions due to the pandemic!

Dinner tonight is steak with whatever DH has decided needs to be eaten in the fridge or pantry.

We used to have neighborhood cats come in our backyard in our old house. We don't see many outside cats here because of the coyotes.

DH's new golf clubs are great ~ when he played with his group on Tuesday he was the big winner. He's playing right now so I'm eager to hear how it went.

Dinner might be pork chops.

Good morning! I'm sorry to have been AWOL for a few days. I have read but haven't posted. It's been a busier week than anticipated. We had lots of family stuff over the weekend. Then work stuff. And we leave for a short weekend camping trip tomorrow. In the middle of that my problem child/notchild student has created a ruckus and I am frustrated beyond belief.

After yet another request for a private conversation (when he was supposed to be in working with his group) I was prepared for another litany of complaints. Instead he admitted he has anxiety (clearly) and asked for any resources. I said I would send him the contact information for the Student Counseling Office (and did when he went to his breakout room). He said the group was going well. The assignments came in on time. Other than him not having his video on in class, I thought all was well. This was Tues night. Last night he copies me on an essay length rant to the director of the program about the course, me, the advisor, online classes, his inability to balance full time work and this course, his mental health. And how this failure on our parts is responsible for him taking his anger out on his wife. He said he came to me numerous times asking for help and didn't get it. Disparaged the compromise he agreed to (and then fell apart when it still didn't go his way). I was shocked. I really thought we were developing a mutually respectful and professional relationship. He said he felt heard. And turned around and completely lied, throwing me and the advisor (who he said he could not reach...it had not even been 24hrs since he called, and come to find out she had called him back but his vm box was full) under the bus. I know I should not take this personally. I have invested more energy in managing his conflict than any other grad student ever and we've only been in class for 2 weeks. He has conflict with his colleagues and a history (according to other students) of saying racist things in class ("there would not have been slavery if the blacks just had guns"), arguing, and apparently hollering out in class "I'm not WOKE and I'm never gonna be!" Ugh. I sent a carefully worded, supportive, professional response to set the record straight. As has the advisor. Our director is out of the country til next week. She has had him previously and apparently is aware of "his strengths and weaknesses." In his letter he said he wants to drop the course and take it in person. He probably doesn't know that I teach this course online in the summer and I think I'm the only instructor. I hope he does drop, as I have very serious concerns about his ability to be a client-centered, culturally competent practitioner.

And now I have written my own essay-long rant! Sorry ladies! I'm in the middle of this right now. I want to go camping and forget about things for a couple days. If I can. 😔

Tonight's dinner is baked chicken pesto sandwiches with corn on the cob and maybe some angel hair pasta. Today I'm working on a chocolate poke cake (a friend is coming to the campground to visit and it's his birthday) cinnamonbrolls, Sriracha slaw for tacos. Baked beans with brisket and jalapeños. And fruit to cut up. We will load most stuff tonight except the food and take off early afternoon once Nick can get away from work.

Congrats on your new kitty, scrapmaven! 😉
Wishing you a peaceful day. jeremysgirl. Did I miss something...your mom broke her arm?
Ready for your crop, lucyg? Or has it happened already?

Sending love to all who needs it!

What in the world tmarschall? That's just crazy nonsense. Hopefully everyone surrounding him can corroborate. It sounds like he needs some help and is unable to handle a profession like this.

Hey all - just keep swimming right? Been that kind of week. Hugs to all that need them.

I'm feeling a lot better today ...

My kitchen was a disaster because I felt yucky yesterday so I cleaned that up and ran a couple of errands ...

Now I will hang out for awhile ...

Later I will wash some towels ... so exciting!

Dinner is up in the air ... my appetite is off ... I didn't invite my mum over because of that ...

My girlfriend got home from the hospital yesterday ... finally!  She has a cast on her foot and is on a walker for the next 2 - 3 months ... fun times!

I'll see her this weekend.    

scrapmaven looks like that sweet kitty found himself a new home:)

jeremysgirl I hope your mom heals quickly. Enjoy the pizza !

cadoodlebug Love your meme and this is exactly why I won't give up my potato chips

It's been a busy but great day for me today. I've accomplished more then what I thought I would be able to do.

Hubby is still in pain. Turns out that he has to have a root canal done and is on antibiotics right now. Can I secretly say that I love hubby but he's such a baby when he is any sort of pain. UGH !!

Dinner tonight will be pancakes.

Here kitty kitty...

Plans for tonight is the new water heater.  Did not happen yesterday.
SO got out of work early because of the heat and humidity.  That is great news for him.  It is awful out there.

Dinner is up in the air, I think DD works so it will just be us and that will happen AFTER the water heater.


tmarschall sorry for all the drama from your student, I hope it can be rectified quickly.

cadoodlebug - I like grapefruit!  And I just realized recently that it is not good for ones with high blood pressure.  Boo!

Speaking of stray cats and coyotes
Last week, there were 2 mornings that I came across a coyote in our neighborhood. First time the dogs did not see it, but by the time we got to where it crossed the street, they could smell it.  All hell broke loose with barking and hair standing up.
Next time, they both saw it and started again to go nuts.  The coyote turned and looked at us, but continued on.

We have 2 stray cats and on my walks in the morning, sometimes I see them on the front stoop (2 different houses, those may be their "home").  Dogs never see them, but I do and they see us.  LOL  Hoping the coyote leaves them alone.  I did see one of them this morning walking around so at least one is still around.

Exactly!

Thanks for the support, friends. It's not my call to remove him from the program. The director could, but it's a process. Informal status meetings, a performance review. A plan. All I know is they better get on it quick bc he is NOT ready for his internship. And bless agency and clients alike, they are NOT ready for him, nor should they be. I once saw a TERRIBLE new grad/swker for a half minute long ago and luckily I was able to advocate for myself and change that situation. We shouldn't have to ask clients who are suffering to go through that. And we shouldn't graduate unhealthy students.

Okay. More rant. My apologies in advance. It's just a rant. I'm not going to change how I treat anyone, which is to be kind and professional. I'm not going to let people or circumstances change me. But I am sick and tired of being nice to racists. I'm tired of censoring what I really want to say. Especially considering these people would be the first to call ME a snowflake or a libtard. I am careful not to react on social media and choose my words carefully, esp when they don't gaf who they offend. My role requires it and most of the time I just accept that. It is my job to help people grow and help them process challenges and insights that may be uncomfortable. But no one has ever talked anyone out of being a racist. Or personality traits that prevent them from functioning with others. If he was actually to get help for his anxiety it might make a huge difference. But he is determined to be a victim. Disenfranchised white guy syndrome. I'm tired of being professional, taking the high road, being the bigger person, "going high". I am TIRED, y'all. T-I-R-E-D.

Whew. Anyone else? 🫨🤷‍♀️

Hi I am seeing my GP tomorrow. As if tomorrow wasn’t busy enough lol.

Today I am going to walk the dogs and get groceries. I am taking it easy today.

Dinner tonight will be fish of some sort and vegetables.

Randomly, pineapple and grapefruit can both prevent jello from setting. Some enzyme or something.

I did not know this and good to know because I found out I had high blood pressure last year.  Here I was eating grapefruit    Thanks for the info.