As of 8 pm this Evening, I Will be Crossing the Finish Line with the 25 Graduate Students Enduring the Winter Session under My Care

I look forward to simply reading the finished projects. A vast majority got on top of the work over the weekend and are in good shape. The last class is to tighten this, present, and then release them for a week without having to the burden of a research proposal hanging over them. Yes, grading is still a burden on my shoulders, but because the parts were coached in segments, I'm not overly stressed of the final products (except for a couple who have not paced themselves accordingly). 

What's the saying about taking a horse to the trough, but unable to get them to drink?

If life works like I hope it will, I'll be crock-potting chicken in the new system some time today. I did everything in my power not to get fast food last night to make my life easier. I cooked falafel, cut up a cucumber and tomatoes, had pita bread, and made a sandwich. It was a mental respite I very much needed. 

I can't think of the volumes of work I've neglected as a result of teaching the winter session course, and the deadlines I pushed to the side to survive will need my attention. Of course, there's the spring courses as well.

The last bit of student work for the day came in at 8:30 pm last night and I got to it. Not sure how, but I'm committed, despite the absolute exhaustion. More will arrive today, but I hope the night's sleep will be restorative so I can re-energize. 

God Bless Us, All of Us.