Have I had a break over the summer?

Technically, I did - but since my return last Monday, my feet haven't touched the floor. Teaching my course every morning is OK, but its a hassle getting everything ready - as my Project Manager went into hospital last Thursday, and isn't back yet. She is SO organised, and I suppose I rely on her to organise me as well!! But hey, So far I haven't forgotten to take anything with me, and I have written the aims/objectives and lesson plan in advance for each day, and the students keep turning up each morning - so they obviously feel they are getting something out of it!

Monday seem to be the worse day - as besides it being a Monday morning - I have to drive 20 miles to another campus to start an afternoon duty session at 1.30 - and so far, the interview slot at 1.30 has always been filled, giving me extra pressure on the drive down not to be late. So far though, I have managed to find a parking space when I arrive there - usually its a real nightmare, but long may a space be vacated just before I arrive [probably some other poor bugger going in the opposite direction to teach on the campus I have just left!!]. I sometimes think video interviewing would be a good idea - but people DO prefer face to face, and its easier to pick up on body language etc when you are in the same room. But because my sessions per week at the satellite campus have been cut this academic year [I cost too much in petrol!], we are trying an e-guidance system as well, that is available "24/7" - so far though not many students have used it, but it is only week 2!

So, roll on the end of term - please. I need a break!