Cultivated Denial

I got an e-mail from a fellow teacher recently telling me they were in a state of 'cultivated denial' concerning their students. Reason being the exams are upon us. I think this is a brilliant phrase. You knock your pan out all year like a manic Mr Motivator, but at the end of the day lob the psychological ball and say 'Its now over to you pal.' And so it is. My examination students are no doubt sunning themselves in this excellent weather. I always think they'll have forgotten all the psychology I taught them come the exam on June 3rd. That would be a laugh, wouldn't it!

Day passed without incident. Got some marking in while my HND finished their last assignment. Mostly all are away to Uni, which is great. Come a long way since they started as 'baby' social scientists, some as long as three years ago. Advised one young man Graham, not to take the offered 3rd year place, but enter in 2nd year instead. Too much man. 'You want to enjoy the sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll, as well. An integral part of the Higher education curriculum' I said. I met people from all over the world at student parties. We talked about all sorts of things in an amazing atmosphere. Probably learned as much in the Beer Bar as I did in classes. And my lecturers would probably agree! It was the time of my life, and my experiences have kept me going in stories for 30 years now.

Managed to find the hose connection I was needing. £1 it cost me and hopefully will stop me soaking myself everytime I have to water the flowers. That really gets the wean going! Ha. Everything is growing well, if in an untidy haphazard way.

Hope the weather keeps up. Makes the day that much easier to face, don't you think?