Timelies all!
Tired, mostly because Nova started meowing a half-hour before our alarm was to go off.
Willow: You know what they say. The bigger they are... Anya: The faster they stomp you into nothin'.
'The Killer In Me'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Sheryl - Oct 09, 2018 1:00:00 pm PDT #598 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Scrappy - Oct 09, 2018 1:21:05 pm PDT #599 of 30019
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
I gave notice on my long-term sub position today. I realized I just can't hack it with this particular school. Its a combo of the kids and the lack of support from admin. We had 18 different fights last Wednesday--one of the instigators was a girl who STABBED A KID WITH A PENCIL in my classroom in front of the principal who was removing her from the room, and his response was to have a long talk with her. Two days later, she attacked another student in the hall.
I'm there until next Friday (8 more days) and then back to subbing. I'm going to try to get gigs at the schools I hope to work for and worm my way in.
Dana - Oct 09, 2018 1:26:45 pm PDT #600 of 30019
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Sorry it was so stressful, Scrappy. You have to do what's right for you.
-t - Oct 09, 2018 1:56:04 pm PDT #601 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That sounds like the right decision, Scrappy. Good luck with a school that's a better fit for you!
sj - Oct 09, 2018 2:09:01 pm PDT #602 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Scrappy, I'm sorry. Good luck finding a better position for you.
Karl - Oct 09, 2018 2:11:21 pm PDT #603 of 30019
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
Oh, Scrappy. That sounds heartbreaking. May better things come your way, and quickly.
bennett - Oct 09, 2018 2:53:47 pm PDT #604 of 30019
meara - I'm out on FMLA myself at the moment and, like several people, strongly recommend not going back too soon. You need to use your energy for healing. I've gone back as soon as possible a couple of times in the past and was just exhausted for a long time afterwards. This time I'm taking every bit of leave I can get. If you can get away with it, wait until you're not only physically better but well and truly rested.
And good luck.
Jesse - Oct 09, 2018 4:04:10 pm PDT #605 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh man, Scrappy. I hope you find a better fit! I know it is out there.
DavidS - Oct 09, 2018 7:25:02 pm PDT #606 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
That's the right choice, Scrappy. You can find a better fit where all you have to offer will be just the right thing.
meara, your ankle is pretty fucked up. And you have a surgery ahead of you. And you're not at home. So all of these things will take a toll. It's not just a broken ankle - it's all of these stressors which are going to be rolling for a few months.
So stay in touch with work and help direct the people who have to pick up the slack. But let them pick up the slack. This is going to be a bit of a long haul, not just one bad event.
WindSparrow - Oct 09, 2018 10:26:26 pm PDT #607 of 30019
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
swift healing, meara.