The school year is well underway and I cannot believe it is the middle of October already. I am keeping busy subbing and while it is not a job and my own classroom, I am pretty much getting a job everyday, so at least there is some sort of income coming in. You may or may not be wondering what's with the title of this entry. Well let me tell you...and it is okay to laugh. I am now even though I wasn't at the time. In the three years I have been subbing, I have never hated it or dreaded moving from school to school. Then a couple of weeks ago, there was a day that will forever stand out. I was subbing at a school I was familiar with for a teacher I have subbed for before. Of course new school year, means new students. Granted it was in a special education classroom, but as many of you know I have a history with/in special ed and I do not mind it at all. Most of the time I enjoy it. Anyway, middle of the day I am moving around in the chair and am getting stuck on something. I briefly thought it was the velcro pieces on my jacket getting caught on my pants...no such luck. Stood up only to find blue gum all over the chair, my jacket and my pants!!! No way this was just one piece of gum! It was all over and here I am freaking out as I realise how bad the situation is and looking ahead to how I would make it through the rest of the day. Of course there was no way of knowing which student did it....none were behind the desk, but many were close to it and I figure it was tossed and landed somewhere on the chair and then spread itself around.
Okay, so I was pissed! I called the office and again even though there was no way to ID the culprit I wanted the incident made aware of. There was no way I would make it to the end of the day in the pants...so I took the prep hour (which fortunately was next) and drove home. Not what I would have liked to do, but necessary nonetheless. I dreaded going home at the end of day thinking of how I was going to get the gum out. Long story short...I was able to get the gum out of my nylon jacket...but my pants were not so fortunate. While it does not make up for ruined pants, it was a nice surprise to get a stack of apology letters from students in the class. I have told the teacher that I will also sub for her again. Like I said, now I am laughing, but I certainly was not then. Just another day in the life of a sub...or not :)
Anyway, it is almost Halloween and as most of you probably know it is one of my favorite holiday's. Not sure what my costume will be yet, but I am busy pondering. Besides keeping busy subbing I have been a soccer auntie of sorts...going on Saturday mornings to watch Skyler and Hunter kick the ball around. Alas, I fear neither of them are destined to be soccer players, but it was fun to let them try it out for five weeks. I am proud to say that my dramatic influence continues to rub off on my niece. one week after soccer, most of which she was in tears, she turned to me and said "Auntie, I just want to be dramatic!" I for sure am looking into those acting classes for her.
I attended my 15-year high school reunion a few weeks ago. I was a little apprehensive, but was very glad I went in the end. It was great seeing people and catching up. I keep wondering where the time has gone? I subbed at my old high school earlier this week and the students are always intrigued to learn that I graduated from there. Of course the reality is that many of the freshmen were born the year I graduated. Ahhhh! That seems crazy and unreal :) Basically I am just trying to take life one day at a time. There are still the moments of regret that I am here and not in Bahrain, but life goes on. I am trying to tolerate the weather as it gets colder, but I would be lying if I said I have not complained yet. Not looking forward to winter, but of course that is nothing new. I hope that there are still some readers out there who find my life somewhat exciting and worth reading about it. If that is the case, I will continue blogging for those friends who are far away. Miss you all!
