Whew! i just made it inside to the cool, dry safety of my apartment before the full force of Earl oped the skies and rained down upon us here in weebee.
Omg. Today was only the second day of school in B-rock and guess what? i snagged a sub job! Woot. English. Easy Peasy. I actually had a super day. I was perky and in good humor, witty, wry, and well balanced. And I did it without caffeine folks-- a minor miracle!
I had one senior clas and two freshman classes. At one point a freshman said to me: "Subs are different here than in junior high man."
"Really, how's that?"
"Cuz they just hand us worksheets and then watch us the whole time."
"Watch you?" I respond, smiling and bemused. "Watch you do what?"
"just sit there! they juss tell us to siddown and do the worksheets." then he added: "You actually know stuff."
I was tickled. I had been a particularly engaging sub. he wouldn't always get the same experience, but how was i going to break that cynnical bit of news to him on his second day ever of high school? And then i thought to myself: Jesus christ, I'd better know stuff-- I've got an expensive fucking master's degree, a good head on my shoulders and something like 6 years of subbing experience in addition to all my private teaching credentials and my student teaching. could I, in good conscience, have handed out the worksheet withour further comment, sat and read my sookie book, and sent miscreants out for talking? yes. but, i didn't. I did my level best to teach.
Plus! I saw tons of my former students (from student teaching last year) and plenty o'drama club kids! it was all in all a very lovely day.
I know they won't all be so nice, but goddammit, thanks universe, for giving me this one. It felt like a great way to earn my keep.
On the houseguest front: erg. trouble in paradise. He and his girlfriend are on the outs. Long distance does not seem to be something they are ready or equipped to handle. They have broken up. several times in as many days. It is rocky and unpleasant and I have to sya I dislike being on the guy's side of the ordeal. i'm much more comfortable with women and dealing with girl emotions and girl logic and girl perspectives. Guys? yikesaroni. eeek sandwich, some of this stuff. christ. some might sneak into Cedar Falls in disguise!
Speaking of-- i am still writing strong and loving the process. so much is happening! i am trying to spread out my posts so that danielle can try to catch up! But I am so fucking jazzed about story developments I can hardly stand it!
Plus I'm reading sookie, which is super fun! addicting like crack! Makes me wish we could have supes up in CF! Lol. Think Grey is more like a Vampire or a Werewolf?
Lemme get going. i wanna unwind a bit, maybe peep my soap, take some midol, chillax and embrace the weekend!
here's an amusing little THX, THX, THX of my own creation:
Dear "Aunt Flo",
I've never liked that stodgy old name they've saddled you with, but it seemed like the most appropriate euphemism with which to address a thank you note! Thanks ever so much for being patient, and respectful, and considerate enough to wait until i got home to spring yourself on me. Today was evidently your day to arrive and you had every right to barge in on me anytime throughout my very first day back at work, but you/ You were an absolute angel to wait until I could give you my undivided and unembarrassed attention. You aren't always so fucking awesome, so i wanted to give you a hearty thanks and a heart-felt shout-out! Um. You go girl!
Cheers, Beth
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