Going back to work today

[MushyMushy]

I'm going back to work today for the first time since May. I just decided that I've had enough of feeling sorry for myself and sitting around the house having a big ol' pity party.

Wish me luck. I don't know why, but I'm nervous. (I'm a substitute teacher) I'm going into a classroom totally out of my field, with some bad classes, but it's in a school where I like everyone. You know how it is, the longer you put something off, the harder it is to get going again. I think that going back is the only way out of this depression I'm sinking into.

Plus I can just hear my mother kicking my *** and telling me how lazy I've been. If she were here, she'd be totally ticked that I've been sitting around doing nothing for so long.

 

[Poohgirl]

Best of luck on your first day!!!!

 

[Saphire]

I remember your troubles from last spring. Glad to hear you decided to move forward, I know you will be stronger for it! Good for you and best wishes!

 

[SC Minnie]

Best of luck!!!

 

[Trish Bessette]

Good for you making the decision to go back. Best of luck to you!!!

 

[MushyMushy]

I remember your troubles from last spring. Glad to hear you decided to move forward, I know you will be stronger for it! Good for you and best wishes!

Thanks.

Losing my mother put all that in perspective, but I still won't go back to that school. I've since found out that quite a few very nice people quit because of the negativity going on there. Very sad.

 

[Kathi OD]

I'm glad you're getting back to your old self. That was one horror show of a place you were in last year. Glad that you weren't the only one who saw the nastiness of it.

 

[4nana]

Atta girl . I also remember your problems from last year. We're all tested in some form or fashion sweetie, so it's good to hear that black cloud has lifted and you're ready to find your silver lining.
Godspeed and keep the faith ^i^

 

[MushyMushy]

Thanks everyone.

I couldn't have asked for a nicer day. As soon as I signed in, I saw a student I knew and he was so happy to see me, and the day went so smoothly. What a difference a good environment can make!

 

[SC Minnie]

I am glad you had a good day. Sometimes our fear is worse than what actually happens. Hopefully this is the first day to getting you back on track!

 

[tevagirl]

Glad you had a good day!

 

[NMAmy]

I'm so glad you had a good day!

 

[mommasita]

I am glad your first day went well!!! That is oh so important. Hugs to you

 

[PrincessKsMom]

Way to go! Sometimes it's the fear of "what if" that holds us back. Fortunately, "what if" rarely happens. We tend to make things so much worse in our heads.

 

[MushyMushy]

Way to go! Sometimes it's the fear of "what if" that holds us back. Fortunately, "what if" rarely happens. We tend to make things so much worse in our heads.

So true! I also had myself convinced that I wouldn't be able to handle a roomful of kids and that was so not the case. I remembered again how much I love teenagers -- especially the 10th graders. They are so awesome.

 

[powellrj]

I remember your problems last year, glad to hear its a better year for you!

 

[Mackey Mouse]

Good luck... try not to worry.. do the best you can!!!!

 

[KirstenB]

FWIW, I don't believe in coincidence. I think you're being led to this decision, and good will come of it. Best of luck as you start down this new path.

 

[agnes!]

So true! I also had myself convinced that I wouldn't be able to handle a roomful of kids and that was so not the case. I remembered again how much I love teenagers -- especially the 10th graders. They are so awesome.

Can I please clone you and all of the yous could then teach at my DD's school? My DD is so not feeling the love from some of her teachers this year - two are yellers & put-down artists ("You're the worst class I have", etc.), two play favorites & also have their own little cliques. It's sad that there are some adults in a high school environment who just maybe shouldn't be there.

Your statement that you love 10th graders and that they're awesome made me cry.
agnes!
PS - It doesn't help that she's feeling somewhat ignored by people she thought were her friends, but that's another post. Sorry for veering off-topic. I am so glad that yesterday was a good day for you .