okay, so first a brief recap of what the children said on friday. 1. "ms. carter you look really nice today. you look like one of those russian guys." (what russian guys?) 2. "ms. carter, i don't mean no disrespect . . . but you've got a big butt for a white lady." and to think that comments like these wouldn't solidify my confidence that teaching is my true calling?! usually i shrink from writing serious mess in things like this, but i don't have other outlets for writing right now, so ima take a minute.
i oscillate between two main ideas about my life at this point. idea 1: that teaching is truly the best outlet for my talents and weaknesses to play out and even though there are tough times, most of it is just getting used to being a grown up lady. idea 2: i am really supposed to be pursuing some outlet with the artistic stuff i enjoy most, and don't because i value academics as more admirable than arts. . . or i don't give myself enough credit to true something that deviates from the sense of responsibility impressed on me my entire life. probably the truth falls somewhere in between.
really, what happened was i have to get new tires and i got really pissed off because i dipped into my savings last paycheck because i wasn't paying attention and i'm trying to save some dough to backpack in europe with rachel pryor next summer. i get pissed because i make a lot of money and don't really buy anything, but i guess it just doesn't stretch as far as i figured. i should be stoked on being able to be financially independent and not a whiner, but i guess it's all part of the process. overly dramatic life moment of the day: check! p.s. these are pictures from my favorite place to bowl, bowl*a*rama.
3 comments:
that's our favorite spot too, next to Purple Rain of course! Kids have no idea what they are saying, and no tact either. I fell on my butt in class yesterday because I was sitting on the edge of the seat and leaned a little too forward!! Fortunately the kids were concerned and not making fun of me...at least to my face! I hope teaching is your calling, but only you know will know that answer. They say the first year is the hardest though...no matter what, this is a great growing experience for us!
Being an adult is kind of stressful. Be mindful of where you spend your money. That backpacking trip is gonna be way better than that cheeseburger or new t-shirt. Keep your head up.
Dude, I lost your e-mail address, so here's the invite to Kellie's party.
On December Thursday 27th, Kellette is turning 28, so I would like to invite you over to our home to celebrate and play some games. Come over at 7:30 and we'll get the games started as soon as we have enough people. I'm thinking Win, Lose, or Draw, Taboo, or some other group/party game. BYOB, and Bring your favorite games if you want. Let me know if you plan on coming. Thanks.
What: Kellette's Birthday/ Game fun time
When: Thursday, December 27th. 7:30
Where: 635 Maryland Ave #3 Norfolk, VA 23508
Happy Holidays.
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