First day of the school year for me is tomorrow!

8 years ago

Classes started yesterday, but I am on a Tuesday/Thursday schedule. I have 116 students in my four classes. Biggest freshman class in the university's history. All my sections are freshmen comp. At least I can grade sitting down. I have to wear sneakers and look into some comfortable diabetic shoes soon.Too bad I can't wear the nice dress shoes and boots I own (yet, please yet). I am going to play it by ear and see how I hold up. I am seeing the doctor again about the meds I am on plus discuss my mobility issues. My feet can't take extensive heat or pressure (yet, please yet).

My issues sound trivial compared to those the people in Texas are suffering from, but I thought I would share.

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happy2b…gw

8 years ago

Back to school excitement compounded with the exuberance of the freshman class. Sounds like you are on the mends. Do you teach 4 classes tomorrow? Can you sit down while you teach or at least perch on a stool?

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cooper8828
8 years ago
Good luck! That's a lot of students, especially when it comes to grading. Do you have a TA?
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8 years ago
I will vary my movements. I may have to get a shoe that is a borderline slipper. Sometimes it hurts more when I don't move my feet.
Rita / Bring Back Sophie 4 Real
8 years ago
I hope you have a great first day of class and you are feeling all better soon. Your students are lucky to have you.

I love the start of the school year. My eldest starts university on the 19th of Spt.
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hounds_x_two
8 years ago
Thank you for checking in! Wishing you good health and good things in the new school year.
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mamapinky0
8 years ago
Scott I can't for the life of me remember the manufacturer but I'm sure there are a few that make speciality shoes for people with medical issues. Some even make a slipper that looks dressy. I'll try to dig that info out but may have lost it when I moved. My daughter deals with very painful feet, picture varicose veins on the bottoms of feet. I used to get her shoes special made as she also wears two times bigger on the left than right. Of course her insurance dealt with the manufacturer but ill look anyway.

I wish you well and rest them feet along with the rest of you every chance you get, I know not easy. Are you supposed to be elevating XXX amount of times daily?
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glenda_al
8 years ago
Best wishes for a successful year. I've been retired from teaching for 24 years. Yea!
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sjerin
8 years ago
Once when I had plantar fasciitis pretty badly I bought some shoes that had a coil in the heel, and they made it possible for me to walk around without pain. After a year or so, I was able to give them up as the problem healed. Have you considered this type of shoe? Have a wonderful school year, Scott.
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Anglophilia
8 years ago
Scott, my late husband was a secondary school math teacher. He loved the beginning of the school year - a fresh start for everyone with everything still possible.
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PKponder TX Z7B
8 years ago
Happy first day of school! I truly hope that your feet give you a break!
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Rosie
8 years ago
Best of luck!
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lucillle
8 years ago
Happy first day!!! Good comfortable shoes are a must, I'm hoping the sneakers do the job for now.
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Marcy
8 years ago
Did you get a Batman or a Trolls backpack this year? LOL!

Hope you have a great 1st day, and things continue to improve.
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janey_alabama
8 years ago
Have a great first day back.
chisue
8 years ago
We'll expect a report on the 'new crop' in your classes this year. Hope the work *energizes* you more than it depletes you.

My DH volunteers with a teacher at our local HS -- sophomores this year. She now has all her classes in one room and has installed an easy chair, lamp and rug from home! She is the most energetic teacher I've ever known -- and has been teaching for 30 years.
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8 years ago
I have feet issues. I wear running shoes that are wide & "squishy". I know the men's version are much harder than the womens, I've tried them on.

Good luck finding your "fit" and have FUN above all else!
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Rusty
8 years ago
I hope today is going well for you, and that your foot pain is minimal. And no, your issues are not trivial! Please! Take good care of your feet now so that you will be able to wear your nice dress shoes and boots before too long. In the meantime, athletic shoes are quite fashionable for anyone in a position that requires being on their feet a lot. At least around here they are.

Rusty
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kathyg_in_mi
8 years ago
I am diabetic and this year I got a pair of Bio Fit shoes thru the foot doctor. They have definitely helped me. But expensive. Since I am old and on medicare, medicare pays for one pair of diabetic shoes per year. I am going to by myself another pair,.

Quick question......I have been getting pictures of all of my grandkids on the first day of school...........are you going to take your pic on the first day of school.....sign and all? LOL! Kathy G in MI
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8 years ago
Doing OK. On break before my last class. The drugs are helping, and of course, I am not aware of my issues when I am interacting with the students. So far, my 8 a.m. and my 11 a.m. sections are exuberant; 12:30 p.m., not the most enthusiastic lot. I got one more at 3:30 and then I am home! Thanks for all the kind words.
hounds_x_two
8 years ago
So, you home yet? Hoping Day-1 was good. 12:30 class kids were probably feeling snoozy after a pizza or sandwich lunch. I'm sure you can inject some enthusiasm into them. Hoping the 3:30 group was feeling charged and ready for afternoon adventures.
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8 years ago
Just got home to a hungry kitty. I made it. I even took the subway. I really felt all of you behind me as a support through the day. Feet doing ok. I even walked faster from the subway home. To those who know Chicago I live in Andersonville. My subway or L stop is Argyle. Big Big hugs for everyone.
hounds_x_two
8 years ago
And hugs for you, too! Read, rest, relax and re-charge!
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