KJ Eastwick
Slightly crazy writer and passionate educator for those who struggle
Welcome
Welcome to my website. This is an eclectic collection of my interests; poetry on any topic, writing of novellas and soon to be a whole lot of information on teaching with a focus on those students that struggle (regardless of the reasons why).
I hope you enjoy your exploration.
91-92 Sick days
I hate it when I feel sick. But I did, and despite trying to convince myself to exercise, nothing worked. I walked up and down the stairs trying to convince all of me I should run them, but that was a fail. The second…
90. Rocked it!
I had absolutely no desire to get up this morning. I probably enjoyed too many mornings of sleep-ins, but I talked to myself sternly and dragged my lazy backside up. In hindsight, it was my brain that was being lazy. The desire to just…
89. Could have worked harder
I was pretty unhappy with my lacklustre effort for the last couple of days. I know I exercised, but I had committed to really putting some serious effort into it. Thus I dragged my husband up to the gym so that I could do…
88. Lots of little things
Today started with a long sleep in. It was so lovely as I have been getting up as early as I did in Australia (when I was working). This meant, however, that it was mid-morning before we headed out on a walk. Oh boy…
87. Unusual exercise today
When we moved to the USA, we did not bring over many clothes. Today was the day that purchasing some more clothes became a necessity. Thus we all traipsed off to a factory outlet shopping centre. The shops in this area of the USA…
Autism Related Information
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) is a life long condition that is characterized by social communication deficits and repetitive behaviors. As one of my students put it – “My brain is wired differently.” Autism is a spectrum which means that a person with Autism can…
Novellas
I write lots of Novellas – it seems to be a length that suits me. My problem is I don’t like editing them, although I am attempting to get better at it. Self publishing on my site is a way to encourage that.
The Rubbish
Cultural change is challenging It really is the pits No matter if you are happy to go along with it. My workplace, it is changing Better for – I believe – the rearranging But every time they speak to us I feel like I…
Burnt Out
My heart starts racing I can feel the hate Hate of my workplace But not my workmates. Every day a new thing To bring the anxiety on An argument between Admin Another edict to follow. I do my best each day And appreciate the…
USA vs Aus School rules
I go to enrol a child in school And groan at the thought of the school handbook But as I delve into it’s pages I feel my shock and awe growing In Australia, no more a glance Weaponry is banned at school Drugs are…
