It is hard to believe that I am sitting here, and it is already November! Midterms are fast approaching (due next week), my AQ course is quickly progressing, and life is crazy! This post is going to be all over the map - much like my brain these days! I am doing so many different things right now, so, as the title implies, madness is a great descriptor for my brain and my life these days. As a new teacher, I never really appreciated the chaos of the profession, particularly if you choose to get involved in various committees or groups within the school/Board. I've always been someone who loves to be busy, so I welcome this chaos with open arms. That being said, if you want to get involved in multiple projects, etc. make sure you have a really good calendar system! I struggle with an electronic calendar (which is quite humorous when you consider my passion for technology) versus a paper calendar. I didn't even bother purchasing a paper calendar this year, thinking I would be...