It's a strange thing. Writing everyday seems like way too much. I'm feeling committed/tied down to this thing, and we all know what happens when an Aquarius starts feeling tied down. Oh, I guess some of my "followers" might not be into astrology quite as much as I am. Aquarians hate feeling tied down and, thus, they flee. So, I fled for a day and now I feel like I have way too much to write. Ay, why must this be so? I'll try to highlight only the things that were truly interesting but in the course of the last two days, I've managed to see almost everything as...interesting. That's definitely been the motto at work. Just shake your head and say, "Well....that's interesting."
First things first. Yesterday, when I got to work the turkeys were out. Yes, occasionally at my school the wild turkeys will flock the grounds. I would say there were about 8 turkeys that I could see as I pulled into the driveway. As I walked closer to my classroom, I could see some turkeys were outside the barred breezeway and some were inside trying to get to the ones outside. As of last year, we are now "locked in" by large, black, ugly gates and it appeared that the turkeys could not find themselves out of the gated area. I did not think much of this and walked into my classroom and started the morning gossip with my coworkers. Suddenly, I heard the most raucous noise. It sounded like something was being thrown against the doors from the breezeway and flapping wings. What the heck? I ran out to see what the commotion was and oh my gosh, two turkeys were beating wildly against the doors. They were stuck or something! Not to mention another teacher was trying to get into the building and was completely stopped up by these frantic turkeys. Literally, one of my coworkers went out there and "shoo-ed" the birds away and helped guide them to the outside of the gate. Weird start to the day, for sure.
Then, as soon as my students begin arriving another strange thing happened. Two students came in, showed me their homework (it was completed) and turned it in. Their homework was not due until tomorrow. Even stranger, they requested more homework, because it was "fun," and it gave them "something to do." Excuse me?! Don't you children play video games or something? Get a life! I certainly do not have time to go around scrounging up more homework for you children. Please. Of course, secretly, I think, "Huh, I must be doing something right to have instilled this love of learning." Naturally, I'll take ALL the credit for that.
After that one positive incident about the homework (Oh! And they remembered to bring their textbooks back...awesome!) the rest of the day was pretty much a disaster. I had one student literally rolling around on the floor, apparently trying to take a "nap" because he was "tired." AKA he didn't want to do any work. This proceeded to carry on for a couple of hours and then he tried to re-enter the class and decided to do so by munching on his pencil and blowing bits of wood and lead all over the place. When he came to math group, he had chomped a substantial part of the pencil down and was blowing it across the table. I was apparently able to very calmly state, "Could you please stop blowing pencil bits in my direction? That's feeling disrespectful." Whilst this is going on another girl is screaming, "EW! What is he doing! I'm not sitting next to him!!" Joy. Later in the day, we encountered more trials and tribulations with one student who could not write a staff member a birthday card because she "knows nothing about her! NOTHING!" Finally, another staff intervened and asked her about some nice things she might say to the staff member when the student blurts out, "Happy birthday." Great! Great start for a birthday card. Then, follows that up with, "You're really sexy." Ummmmm...how do I not laugh? How? I don't even know how it's possible.
Grocery shopping update: I forgot brown rice. Of course I did. I hate shopping without a list!
Okay, brace yourself for a heavy topic. So, I spend much of my life lamenting the fact that I'm single. Then, someone tries to date me and I think, "Ew. No. I would never." 'Tis a constant quandry in my life. Yet, if you (male species) reject me for some such reason, then I'm so angry and drawn like a moth to the flame. Really. What's going on here? I can't have what I want, and what I can have is not what I want. Anyway, that's all stupid, pointless reflection that I should probably be seeing a therapist for. The point is, one of my exes wants to get back together. I didn't think I had a particularly great relationship with this person the first time around and he guarantees that it is because he was doing x, y, and z wrong. There is probably some truth to that. So, really, I don't know if I should really be toying with the idea of getting back together with him. Previously, I've felt like if it didn't work the first time then why in the world would I put myself through the emotional ruining that comes along with relationships a second time? The question is this...getting back together with an ex...is there potential there, or is it always bad? Discuss.
People, I love the feedback. I've gotten some pretty hilarious responses. Don't be so afraid to comment, folks! It'll start discussions. That's great. It will be an interactive blog. I've come to understand there is some confusion on becoming a follower. I'll let my mom get away with that excuse but what's up with the rest of you? Oh, it just occurred to me maybe family members are the only ones reading this. Awkward. Thanks Kel, for following me. Stalker ;o) I have to post some stuff about that box your mom found...(teaser alert!)
The American League Division Series is on right now so I really have to focus. My Yanks need me. They are down two to the Twins, as we speak. We need our pitching to hold out if we're going to take this series. So far, it's a little shaky. Tune in on TBS! (Shameless plug) Come on Yanks!
Oh. Also, if you come to my house in October, you must say "Trick or Treat," when I answer the door. You will get chocolate. I adore my friends that stopped by yesterday that didn't know about this game, but played along anyway. You know who you are! You're swell.
Today's List: Top 10 Strategies for Avoiding/Refusing Schoolwork
10. Roll on the floor
9. Scream profanity
8. Lay head on desk
7. Rip/Tear up work
6. Snap pencils in half
5. Hiss
4. Cry
3. Name call
2. Hit
and the ever so popular and blunt...
1. But...I don't want to.
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