The last two weeks have without a doubt been some of the most exhausting weeks of my life. In true Lauren form I would like to act like moving out on my own and being all "independent woman" has been ALL it was cracked up to be. I do things like that to avoid "I told you so" like comments... but... seriously EVERYONE ELSE WAS RIGHT! All the "Don't wish your college year's away because they are the best of your life..." or the "You think things are hard now! Just wait until you hit the REAL WORLD!" I can't avoid those type statements or tell people it's been a dream situation, because I've called almost every person I know in tears, and I've had more than 5 I Want MY MOMMMY breakdowns. It's been a definite adjustment, but I'm here and I'm doing it, and eventually it will all become comfortable.
Anyhow, today was my first day of school-- and even though the last couple of weeks have been overwhelming I was feeling suspiciously confident this morning. The day went well overall... after a couple of power struggles and some SERIOUS behaviour issues. I learned a new term today called "Apple-Tree" syndrome that I would like to go into detail about but I probably shouldn't blast my opinions all over the Internet since I work for the government now(sort of), and I'm currently without Teacher Liability Insurance. To say the least, I am the next Hillary Swank character in Freedom Writers... My goal after the crazy day I've had is to eventually write a book about this year in which will eventually become a Box Office Hit! I feel strangely energized by emotionally disturbed, misbehaving children who have absolutely no respect for me or their peers... because hey... who doesn't love a challenge?
Let's just say that tomorrow I'm going with the "Don't Smile For the First 30 Days" theory!!
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2 comments:
Oh sweet, sweet Lauren. Real world isn't what it's cracked up to be. But, ya know what...you'll get the hang of it! I just know it.
Hang in there my dear! I can't wait to read your stories on your kiddos. That will definitely make your 'boring' (by your family's terms) blog NOT boring.
Glad to know another fellow blogger out there! <3 Good luck tomorrow Miss Edwards!
Love it! Keep writing about your teaching adventures. Those kids have such a gift in you being their teacher - and who knows, maybe they will also be a gift to you. I love you! :)
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