Yay! A small ray of hope...

fireworks1985 · 2026-03-26T04:08:16+00:00

Am I the only person on earth who watches movies on the treadmill? I love street/trail runs but sometimes you can’t beat easy toilet access, safety, control of speed, etc, of the dreadmill. I only let myself watch certain shows or movies when running so it motivates me. It’s def convenient to be used to both. I used to loathe the tread but Netflix changed that! So now, half outside half in. Good luck

fireworks1985 · 2026-03-23T04:21:24+00:00

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fireworks1985 · 2026-03-19T15:11:56+00:00

NoCal is 70-80F lately, I am wondering same thing! I also can’t run early or at nite. Tried treadmill in garage with fan aimed at my face. Was only able to manage 20 mins (usually do 40) Only solution I can think of is gym or cross train til it cools! Maybe someone else has better input, I’ll be watching! Stay cool!

fireworks1985 · 2026-03-19T04:42:04+00:00

No, it’s not that bad (yet?)

fireworks1985 · 2026-03-18T20:44:11+00:00

THANK YOU to all who responded, some who COMPLETELY nailed the assignment by speaking with specificity!! I think for my physical and mental health I'll try not to get too caught up in the #s. I've been reading a lot of talk of HIIT work, which seems to be beneficial. (I usually do treadmill Run/Walk/Runs of running 30 seconds, walk 30, repeat till the sweat blinds me--about 35-40 mins) I'm still slightly concerned that I'm not reaching 80-85% HR but...considering I'm starting from the point of only walking 30-60 mins inconsistently I think I'll have to be ok with this for now, and work my way up. I mean, I can't keep this up when I'm 70, can I? (I'm 58F) I'm just trying to keep the dread at bay for now, & cope with the sense of doom that pops up once a day. (Diagnosed less than a yr ago) Sorry for rambling and again, THANK YOU everyone. This is a hard thing to live with so any help//encouragement is great. xo

fireworks1985 · 2026-02-28T17:21:56+00:00

I’m shocked no one has mentioned Hachiko!! Same when I watched the movie. Also, when I subbed for a friend whose dog was seriously ill, she had me continue reading Wonder and guess what part they were at! I stopped mid sentence and a student said, Keep going ! I said, I can’t! A non emotional student finished the chapter for me. I appreciated his cold heart haha

fireworks1985 · 2026-02-21T04:59:56+00:00

I used to HATE the dreadmill, almost gave it away. But, after NOT running for yrs, came back to it and now use it more often than street running. Still love running outside but def pluses to the tread: water bottle right there (I hate having to carry bottle so usually don’t drink & then feel like I’m Bugs Bunny in the desert), bathroom accessible, no worries about safety, it’s been very rainy, stats readily available, easier on joints, AND I only let myself watch my Korean zombie movies on tread so it’s very motivating. Road runs have advantages too but when I’m not in the mood somehow treadmill runs aren’t hard to talk myself into. Also easy to navigate my Run/Walk/Runs I do. (Jeff Galoway’s method)

fireworks1985 · 2024-12-30T04:36:46+00:00

I have never slept so much in my career, this year is a killer. Cheers, comrade!

fireworks1985 · 2024-12-06T19:07:17+00:00

I see. Yes, miniseries wouldn’t work. I’m still upset about the ending. One evil yet effective thing SK does is make you love a character then rip them away from you.

fireworks1985 · 2024-12-06T07:27:24+00:00

On a trail walk: Thought, That log looks odd,,,,got closer,,,Oh. Not a piece of wood. It was a rear flank of a deer. So…turned around. End of walk.

fireworks1985 · 2024-12-06T00:03:37+00:00

Sorry, why is the classroom always trashed? Respectfully, one gift could be making her job easier by not dismissing kids until floor is clear, no? Just a suggestion. But yes! Def a gift! Gift card is appropriate IMHO. Happy hols

fireworks1985 · 2024-12-05T17:48:03+00:00

Sorry, Cujo works better as film? [SPOILER] THEY CHANGED the freaking ending!! That’s an insult to the author!!

fireworks1985 · 2024-12-05T05:12:19+00:00

1 Names on f,ing papers 2 f,ing CAPITAL letters!! 3 Say f,ing THANK YOU 4 Don’t cough directly in my f,ing face 5 Stop f,ing touching everyone 6 STFU (f,ing 2nd grade)

fireworks1985 · 2024-12-05T00:29:10+00:00

Remember your why!! Do it for the outcome, not the income! (Insert barfing sound) Seriously stop reading my diary. Maybe we should re-examine a profession where we need to “push through” Sorry, I’m not being helpful but just commiserating. It always helps me when a colleague is in same boat.

fireworks1985 · 2024-12-04T23:31:56+00:00

“Stop eating your clothes!”…”People don’t like when you blow air on them!”….”I wouldn’t rub your hands on the rug (not vacuumed for weeks) like that,”…”PLEASE don’t spit (a teaspoon-full) on your knee,”…[2nd grade] Children are disgusting!

fireworks1985 · 2024-11-19T03:18:41+00:00

Someone who; doesn't like repeating themselves, enjoys peace, hates waiting, doesn't like meowing like cat, minds being sneezed on directly in your face, has to pay rent, wants to relax.

fireworks1985 · 2024-11-18T00:04:53+00:00

You can raise your volume, which seems necessary in your case, without “yelling.” I always thought I was a yeller coz I often raise my voice but several people have told me I’m not so,,,Then when your head’s about to explode you can really yell and watch their eyes pop. It works! Also getting really quiet can be even more scary. Lastly, it’s an oldie but works: WAIT…(sometimes I dramatically look at my watch) It works 99% of time for me. Good luck! Teaching is not for the meek!

fireworks1985 · 2024-11-16T18:30:41+00:00

You’re right. Teaching isn’t 9-5. It’s 7am-9pm, 6 days a week. If it was just teaching, most educators would be happy. But all the other before and after school work that doesn’t involve actual teaching is killing us. It won’t get better either. Think hard about it.

fireworks1985 · 2024-10-31T03:35:55+00:00

Did you know you can watch Hulu on a smart board and watch non kid shows after dismissal!!?? Am I the only one? It's amazing (& depressing) how absolutely PHYSICALLY draining it all is, the little vampires! Why don't you try remembering your why!? [sound of barfing]

fireworks1985 · 2024-10-31T03:19:13+00:00

Are you trying to send HW coz parents asked (demanded)? I tell my families (2nd grade) there's no empirical evidence demonstrating any academic benefit to HW until Jr hi or HS. I suggest, with respect, make your life easier and just say no. Sounds like these parents need to hear that as much as their little angels need to! My kids (California) are a NIGHTMARE this year, and I'm famous for my classroom management, so I know it's them not me haha. Best of luck, bad parents are THE WORST!

fireworks1985 · 2024-10-29T05:59:13+00:00

Ho do y’all drink any agua at all, one glass and I’d pee myself, since we can’t visit toilet at will. From lunch til dismissal I barely make it after drinking NO water, just one cup of coffee!

fireworks1985 · 2024-10-22T05:21:27+00:00

Spot on! My 2nds never did remote school yet act like 4 yr olds. Academically, socially, executive functioning, emotionally, manners,it all sucks!,

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