Off to a Good Start....Professionally

As the title states, the new year has started off on the right foot in regards to semesters starting up for both ISU and DMACC.   No major complaints with work despite my schedule being very busy most days.   I am teaching three classes for ISU, two for DMACC, running Swim & Gym, supervising three student teachers, supervising the grad students that teach, and some other miscellaneous stuff. 

Health-wise I am not off to a good start.   Both Jon and I aren't pleased with eating habits and activity levels.   Lots of work to do....need to officially dive in.  

Thanks to receiving my Kindle for my birthday, I've been reading more for pleasure.   I read A Prayer for Owen Meany:  A Novel and really enjoyed it.   It's the book that was used to create the movie "Simon Birch".   The book is much different but they did a good job making the movie.    The boy (Simon Birch/Owen Meany) lives into adulthood in the book which is quite different than the movie.  

I also read the short story related to "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button".   I was surprised it was a short story and so basic.   It's quite different than the movie so for once I can say the movie is better than the book.

Last night I finished Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, which yes was also developed into a movie.    The book is very similar to the movie.    The main difference relates to the daughter (Sandra Bullock in the movie) and the fact she isn't kidnapped by the Ya-Yas but is alone in a cabin reflecting on her childhood and her upcoming wedding.  

I am working on two Stephen King books.   The Talisman has been a tough read so far.   I started  The Wind Through the Keyhole which is a new addition to the "Dark Tower" series.   It's been awhile since I've read the series so I'm hoping I can make sense of the book.    It's not attached to the end of the series but would be between books 4 and 5 chronologically.  

I have some Beth Moore books waiting too.   She writes religous books and almost all her books were free one day through Amazon so I bought 6 of them.  

Gavin started up with basketball.   He's on B team and has played two games.   He's still a little rusty but there is still another month of practice and games.   When Swim & Gym starts, I'm not sure how many games I'll be able to attend.     Games are on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Mondays.    Blah.  

Ok....back to watching reruns of Roseanne!