Of Hatred and Happiness

Well I've done this mornings session of teaching. Went really well. I really enjoyed doing it. Talked through how to give a good presentation then got them to create some little presentations and present them. Went well and I couldn't help smiling watching them do the presentations either. I could defiantly get used to being a teacher. I really really enjoyed doing it. I'm really glad I did those myBU inductions, it's given me a lot of confidence. It's no problem to stand up and talk in front of a class now.

On other things though, Claire's having some problems with her ex. He's being a dick. Normally I wouldn't post about this sort of thing, but it's annoying me. This is advice to all ex's, of either side. Don't play games. Once it's over, it's over. It doesn't help either side to mess around unless of course you deeply desire the attention even though you have another partner (like Neil). Feel like castrating him for what stress he's putting Claire through. But, what goes around comes around.

Of Inductions and Realisation

Well I've just done my first induction... to six people. Who seemed to already know what I was talking about. Which, in a way, I guess made it a little harder as what I said my contradict what they've already been told.

However, it really wasn't that bad. I knew it wouldn't be once I got in there but it's that initial fear. I may do the next induction as well, however thats to a lecture theater. If not, then I'm forced to do some tomorrow. Which may be better as at least then I know theres no way out!

Thinking about it, I need to slow down a little. I talk way too quick when I'm nervous and I may skip over things. Or miss them out completely. I think I covered everything though so it's all good.

Of Nerves and Bricks

Today was the first day of the uni term. It's amazing how busy the uni gets pretty much over night. Lots more staff and a hell of a lot more students.

This week also finally means inductions. That means demonstrating myBU to large groups of students. Joy. I sat in one that Andy did today and just sat at the front watching him do the induction made me fill my pants with bricks. I have to do my first one tomorrow and I just know I'm going to mess it up hahaha. But, I guess what's the worst that can happen? Andy will be there in case I do anything completely wrong. At the end of the day it's only going "This does this, this doesn't work, this is pants, this allows you to email every bugger in the university so don't press this button... crap... I hope everyone likes that blank email..."

I guess I'll be fine after my first one but it's getting over that first one... first. So handful of readers, wish me luck and pray with me that I don't destroy something in the process of making myself look like a complete idiot as I stammer over my words, shake like a leaf and generally feel like I'm losing my sanity out of my arse.

EDIT: Thought some people may find this amusing.