La la la lattes are the answer

My hand is seriously going to fall off.

I graded 44 papers in 3 days. That may not sound like I did it quickly, but that's pretty impressive by my standards.

I think I figured out part of the reason why I have had trouble being productive over the past few weeks...

I used to spend anywhere from 6-8hrs a day working at French Press. Since moving to Raleigh, I've been doing almost all of my work at home. By work I mean, occasionally doing something while I repeatedly check my email and watch episode after episode of the Sopranos, or Grey's Anatomy, or any other DVD I can get my hands on.

It took me a few weeks to realize that this is counter-productive. Once the proverbial fire was lit under my (growing) behind, I returned to what I know:

BC functions well in over-priced coffee houses that feed the crazed caffeine junkie inside her.

I spent 6hrs in Global Village today, downing one delicious latte and one sugary mocha concoction. I also treated myself to a tasty Panini.

I graded 10 papers there and another eight once I came home, refueled, and sipped a glass of red zin.

I have enough time to re-read the article I'm teaching tomorrow (and being observed on) and get a few hours of sleep. Wahoo!

(I sincerely apologize for the fact that my life isn't all that interesting right now).

PS: The construction workers on campus like looking at me and calling out to me to ask how "Sweetie" is doing.