*picture is TehShortBus "helping" me get my classroom ready* Really, I've been meaning to write about my first day since Monday (the actual first day), but honestly, I haven't had a second to even consider it. But, I decided I...
Topics: coffee, job, stress, teaching, work

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So, apparently my mom came across this purse at a garage sale.... I looked it over pretty closely, and it seems to be real (though I'm shocked). Its beautiful. Looks practically brand new. And, its all mine! Kinda cool that the school colors at my...

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I came across these shoes two days ago, and fell in love. My first thought was, "no, I'm not buying shoes because I don't have a ....oh... wait... I do have a job... not only do I have a job, but I have THE job." The one I anticipated,..

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I have been to meetings and workshops galore. I have been going non-stop. So much to do, and so little time. My head is spinning with names and faces that I can't quite seem to match up. My desk is littered with business cards, all with the school...

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Yesterday, I got an email asking if I was interested in a teaching positon. They wanted to know if I was available for an interview this morning. Well sure... why not? What the heck can an interview hurt? After a 45 minute panel interview, I was sent...

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