Thursday, May 28, 2020

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Many months ago, I was asked to write up my Goals and Objectives for the 2019-20 school year. I was beginning my sixth year at the same job, so I wracked my brain: could I create new and unique goals that were Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely?

Professionally, all was going well until my novel goals were derailed by the novel coronavirus. Schools closed, and my daily contact with students trickled down to weekly emails just to check up on them.

My supervisor contacted me last week and suggested today for my end-of-year performance review–via Zoom, of course. She had set aside 15 minutes for us to meet. I located my Goals and Objectives, opened the document in a separate window, and waited for our meeting to begin.

Easiest review ever. One page for her to fill out. Nothing at all for me to fill out. We barely referenced my Goals and Objectives. Human Resources wanted to make the whole process quick and easy. Pass/fail, sort of, like the grades the kids were getting.

I think I passed. And I may just recycle my very detailed Goals and Objectives until next year.

Speaking of G and O, I decided that today I deserved a drink with Gin and Orange juice. This is my version of the Orange Blossom.

In a shaker full of ice, combine 1 ounce gin, 1 ounce sweet vermouth, and 1 ounce orange juice. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with an orange wedge.