The first day of being the big cheese has come and gone!

Today consisted of watching the previous TA teach one section of lab, then I taught the next three hours; that is the way every Wednesday is going to be. FUN FUN! It actually was fun, even though the lab was just me pushing a few buttons and showing what we would do if we actually did something, nothing more. It is a bit tough by the third hour of teaching the same thing; trying to not bore yourself is the greatest accomplishment! :)! Some kids were totally into it and some were so bored, but that is to be expected. Because the lab was so quick I actually spent a few minutes telling the students what they could do to succeed in the class. Some of them were really listening and even taking notes, but others I think thought that I was just wasting time. Well, it was probably a bit of both, but I hope that some of them take my suggestions to heart.

After teaching all day, I went for a ride with some people from a local bike shop (only one of whom I had met before, I know you are all proud of me for stepping out of my bubble!) However, I am not feeling it really, my legs feel so dead. So if anyone has any suggestions please send them my way. But I had a good time getting to know other riders and feeling really pushed by them. As I have said, these rides are really hilly and so one has to be really strong in climbing which with dead legs is not too fun.

The storm left last night that we had for four days, and today was gorgeous! Sorry no pictures. But I think fall has arrived; it got really cool tonight on the ride. So, soon I should have nice fall pictures with lots of colors to share with you all. SO, stay tuned for more pics!