The Book of Boba Fett, General Fan-ship, and Getting Ready for a Formal Observation - A Day In My Life

I woke up at the usual time (around 3am), wasted some time on social media (TikTok is addictive for me), showered, and I am now sitting here, thinking about what I am going to write about on this Wednesday. 

My boss surprised me with the announcement that it is time for my formal evaluation (happens every three years) and asked when I would like for him to observe. I offered the four remaining sessions that I have this week that are mine alone (translation: My intern isn't running her TMEs in these sessions). He selected my 10am group - a bunch of late adolescents with significant involvement in their developmental concerns. I am nervous - a little - but more about whether he will "get" what I do with kids or whether he will be like his predecessor who really didn't care at all. In fact, the last time I had one of these, the principal didn't even bother to come and observe - she just used the notes she took in the minimal observation that she did the three years before. I wonder how that was legal, but I suspect that is one of the reasons that she is no longer with us. There you go.

Anyway, I am not sure what I am going to do with this batch of clients yet. The TMEs that I have run this week have been a bit lackluster (based on how my clients have responded), so I am wondering if I should stick to my strategy or just throw it completely away and do something else. I know these thoughts are coming from my nerves, but that doesn't mean that I am going to ignore the thoughts completely. It also doesn't mean that I am going to bend and break in every sort of way possible. It just means that I have to make a decision and then progress with the certainty that I can do what I need to do during this upcoming session.

After all, I've been doing it for many, MANY years now!

Have I mentioned that Deforia Lane asked a question at the end of my presentation for OCMT?? Probably not, but SHE DID!! I have been buoyed by that simple question all week now. I have to remember that a simple comment can change someone's attitude about all sorts of things...

[Removed really snarky and inappropriate paragraph about how all clinicians in the facility are being recognized this week EXCEPT for the school therapists... it's way too early for this!]

Anyway, in the last hour before I head to work, I am watching the final chapter in this season of The Book of Boba Fett. I promise that I will not talk about what is going on at all. I have enjoyed this series and how it has extended the story. I think this series has done a great job of combining several story lines into one, and I am looking forward to the next series as they arrive.

I am not sure why this set of stories has resonated so strongly with me, but I have always loved the Star Wars stories - all of them!

On a somewhat related note, John Williams turned 90 yesterday. If you don't know why this is related, then PLEASE contact me so I can introduce you to the wonderful world of John Williams!!

The initial movie was the first one that I remember seeing. I was seven. My parents went to see the first one and then returned to the drive-in theater the next night with all of us in tow - probably because they couldn't find anyone to babysit and thought that we all would fall asleep in the back of the station wagon. My 4 year old sister and 2 year old brother did, but I was riveted! I loved everything about that movie, and I have loved all of the other things that have been part of that universe ever since that first glimpse into possibilities. I was crowned Star Wars Queen by campers at Autism camp for my knowledge.

So, I look forward to new episodes, new story lines, new ways that things connect in these stories. I enjoy watching them over and over again, gaining new insights into what is being conveyed. I miss my Dad in these moments, because he was always up for talking about the Star Wars universe - but, he never got quite as deep into the lore as I have in the past decades...

Right now, I am watching  so I can figure some things out. I will watch this episode again tomorrow morning - I will be too tired tonight after observation nerves and choir and all that. After that, I will watch the entire series again, just because I will be able to!

Okay, one spoiler. I like the Scorpinek droids. I might have to put one in my new bullet journal - have I told you that I am going to make that one Star Wars themed? Did that spoil anything? I don't think so!!

So, watching Boba Fett and thinking about my next bullet journal is making my mood elevate and get better. I am little less nervous about my observation, and a bit more likely to think about these scenes in times when I am struggling with stuff today.

Here are some more "not spoilers!" Wow. Oh. Well? Hm...I wonder if... Oh, so that's why...

Thanks for being here with me on this Wednesday! 

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