March 7, 2016

 I woke up wide awake at six o'clock this morning when my alarm went off but I knew that wasn't actually enough sleep so I laid in bed until seven o'clock. That left me feeling more tired but I think actually getting out of bed at six o'clock would have had the same effect eventually. At least I had the pleasure of not getting out of bed for that extra hour.

Work was very normal. When I didn't have classes in the lab I worked on editing baby pictures and made decent progress. I also read through my paper and made a couple edits. And I was able to write my reference section thanks to the internet. It was a little tricky on some of them because I only had the last name and date in my paper and had to get page numbers. I used a couple books that were edited with different authors for each chapter. I forgot about one of these so it was confusing trying to track down a book by an author that didn't exist. I eventually got it figured out and only had to edit the page numbers on one entry when I got home and had access to the books again.

The second grade Khan group was back in the lab today and the teacher sent me an email beforehand telling me she had talked to them about it being a privilege and all that. When they came in they all went to the back row and immediately started talking so before they sat down I had them separate themselves. Tow of them decided to stay at opposite ends of the back row, which only has four computer in it. I knew this wasn't going to work because it was the two boys I had to send back early last time for arguing with each other. They started in again so I made one move and the rest of their time in the lab went smoothly. Separation is key.

After work I went to the public library for my first day of volunteering. It was a bit touch and go for a bit because the PR lady wasn't in her office and no one could find her. They called and looked all over for her but nothing. After they kind of threw their hands up in the air I said I'd wait around for a little while longer just in case. And a few minutes later she showed up, so good call on my part.

We started with a tour of the library which was more in-depth than the one we got a few months ago on the library school trip. She also introduced me to everyone which was nice. I immediately forgot all of their names but whatever.

After the tour there wasn't that much time to actually work but I started with submitting library events to a local website. While working on that she asked if I liked the Alabama Shakes, which I do, so she started playing their music. Then we ended up talking about music for a bit and she showed me a video of a guy playing an acoustic version of the theme for Last of the Mohicans on three guitars. I think I had seen it before but it is still incredibly impressive. I think for now I'm going to stick to just one day a week but I might see if I can come in more next week because I'll be off work for Spring Break. And now that I have a badge I can go up to the third floor without being kicked out. I still have to knock to be let in up there but it is better than having to ask at the circulation desk and have them call up for her every time.

Tonight I had day two of my taco salad with cauliflower rice and I think it was even better the second day. So the third day should be equally good, if not better. After dinner I read through my technology paper again, made a couple edits, and submitted it. And I took the rest of the night off because I had a headache and I was tired.

Now I'm going to continue not doing anything for a little while longer before going to bed and hopefully getting a long, restful night of sleep. Hooray for possibilities.