Million Dollar Baby is kind of heartbreaking, huh?

overheard in the fourth grade

kid 1: "They call it quideetch in the movies..."
kid 2: "oh, that's because they're french"

Today, I was working with my first-grade class and they were using the writing prompt "I feel sad when..." in their journals. Expecting depression and dead pets, I was a tad miffed when I had the following conversation with a girl who normally gives me shit and is difficult to deal with. She definitely enjoys attention from me, which is not ( Read more... )

For someone who wants to teach SpEd, I really do get sad when I see people who can't take care of themselves.

i feel like an imposter.

I am terrified of teaching, which is an odd statement to make for someone who has nearly chosen it as a career. The idea that a year of twenty-five children's education will be my responsibility seems absolutely ludicrous. I can barely be held responsible for my own education, much less a large group of children. And, at this point, my ( Read more... )

In an attempt to supplement my student loans with some actual income, I've been forced to join the hospitality industry. I was able to procure an enviable position within the Best Western corporation, specifically the Night Auditor position for two days each week. Those two days are Friday evening and Saturday evening, and the shift is from 11pm ( Read more... )

As I began going to junior high school, I began getting bad grades. Not terrible grades, not failing grades, but definitely not great grades. I maintained a 2.5-2.7gpa between Wy'East junior high and Clark College. I somehow convinced the Evergreen State College to allow me admission, and I lucked out that they don't have grades. I received ( Read more... )

shopgirl definitely looks like the best movie trailer since garden state. hopefully this movie isn't a total disappointment too.

The technology teacher has asked me, for the next technology class, to move up to the more advanced class. What a shame, considering how much I've been enjoying reading craigslist and overheardinnyc. But, all good things come to an end.