What a difference 20 hours makes. Last night, I had the time of my life, waltzing, swinging, two-stepping, and polking the night away. It was amazing... and I don't think I've ever had that much fun at any dance. It was awesome, 'cuz I knew so many people there, and I got to dance with so many friends. And everyone was just so into it!
At about 6:30 am, the adrenaline wore off, and I felt tired. But I was still happy. I got back, slept for a few hours, then got up and went off grading. But I wasn't quite as happy any more. I think I'm just too cranky if I don't get at least 6 hours of sleep... preferably more. And so I was off grading... from noon 'til 7:15... and I didn't get done. But I had to leave because of rehearsal. Now I don't know about you, but 7+ hours of straight grading doesn't make me happy... especially when the grading isn't finished after that. So I picked up the hws that I hadn't finished yet, trodded over to rehearsal... and sorta had fun. I dunno...
It was sorta fun, but I don't think I was in the mood for fun. The great massage therapy from the night before at Big Dance was negated by my lack of sleep, and all those hours grading hws.... my back and shoulders have tightened right back up. But more than that... I'm just in a bad mood. Not that I'll yell at someone or kill someone or something. I just don't want to do anything... to deal with anyone. So I apologize to everyone for being so grumpy today, but that's the way I cope with stress and lack of sleep. Yes, I have a choice to act that way, or to try to forget about it and still be open... but that's not natural for me, and I don't feel like I have the energy or will to try to do otherwise. Maybe some day I'll deal with it better.
So maybe another 45 min of grading left tonite... then I can try to catch up in my classes, try to learn some music for our upcoming show on Friday, work on a project due Tues, start a final project due in less than 2 weeks, work on skits... In the next 24 hours or so. Oh yeah... rehearsal too. Fabulous.
Sorry guys... just not in the mood to entertain. Next time, maybe.