A New Job
No, I'm not leaving my job as a web developer. I'm still working there. What I have done is applied and gotten a job as a part-time tutor at Sylvan Learning Center. I could use the extra money, especi...
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Obama in My Cube
[caption id="attachment798" width="300" caption="The Obama Action Figure brightens up any work cubicle"] [/caption] Yes, I got an Obama action figure from Jailbreak Toys. Now I think I need a McCain f...
The School Year in Review
There are two things that are special about this post. First, it is my 600th post. I've been posting for four years now and it just amazes me that I've posted 599 posts before this. Thank you to all t...
The End is Near
I saw that the school posted an opening for my job. Good luck to whoever takes it. They are going to need it. It's hard to do this job and stay sane. No breaks at all. I even eat lunch with the kids....
My Resignation
Today I turned in my letter of resignation. I will not be working for this school district next year. In fact, I won't be working for any school district next year. I am leaving the education field to...
I'm 25
Well, I'm officially 25. Yesterday was my birthday and now I'm a quarter of a century old. I had a good birthday. My parents and sisters got me exactly what I asked for and my mom cooked one of my fav...
Spring Break, Quit Taunting Me
I'm so looking forward to spring break. It begins on Friday. I need this break so much. I'm getting worn out by some of these kids. I look forward to staying up late, sleeping in, playing Super Smash...
Common Sense, Where Art Thou?
At what point in your life do you develop common sense because it sure isn't in middle school. Three things happened today, each with a different kid, that made me come to this conclusion and oddly en...
Long Week
This is going to be an extremely long week. It is already a hellish day. I have some of the worst kids right now. One kid was kicked out within two hours. I have three more that are being extremely ob...
Twas the Week Before Christmas
and all through the school, kid after kid were acting a fool. The teachers were grumpy and pulling their hair, with the hopes that winter break soon would be there. Today I had to remove a kid from IS...
Holiday Parties
This weekend was a busy weekend. Friday night was happy hour with people from work. A couple people who don't usually show up came out and it was fun. I really enjoy the people I work with, even thoug...