A bit nervous

It's late August, I am getting nervous about the new year of teaching.  I think it's my turn to be evaluated this year, and we have new administrators.  As always, I worry about engaging my students.  Plus, I have some preparation to complete so that the startup is smooth.
I hope I have a successful year.

Planning for the upcoming year

I do some thinking throughout the summer about how I want to begin the new year.  There are some duties that I must complete before the first day, important handouts about the courses of study, and other forms and documents that need to be revised and updated from last year.  But, the creative stuff is what really interests me.  I like R. Murray Schafer ideas, some of the exercises he mentioned in his book, so my plan is to begin with conversations and thinking exercises.  It's a nice way to establish the semester and break the ice.  So, my plan is to begin this evening with the documents which need to be revised and later photocopied for distribution.
Some of my colleagues at school organize materials for the opening weeks of school at the end of the previous year!  Can you imagine? I suppose that is beneficial and I admire the consistent attention to organization.  I have never been that organized.  I like the spontaneous approach of living in the moment and taking things a bit more relaxed or shall we say a bit more risky?  Still, a bit of readiness is required in order to be successful and avoid leaving everything to chance.