Thursday, May 11, 2006

I Wrote This on Tuesday, but Blogger has Been In My Shit

Today was the day I handed in a big paper for my graduate school class, which means one-third of my plate has been cleared. I’m relieved, yes, but it hasn’t quite sunk in that I’ve actually handed over the paper. It might take until next week when I don’t actually have to go to class that I realize I’m one step closer to getting my damn degree.

Meanwhile, the sophs are giving impromptu speeches and then a formal demonstration speech. Today, one of the cherubs delivered this line during his impromptu: “The worst thing about our school is the shitty building.”

“Um, language?” I suggested helpfully, rolling my eyes.

“YOU SAID to speak as if we were speaking to friends,” he snarked.

“Well,” I clarified calmly, “I meant speaking to friends without swearing.”

He laughed, as did most of the audience. “Well that would never happen.” Pause. “Duh.”

I considered this moment a reminder that the other two thirds of my plate are still decidedly full.

6 comments:

jm said...

Congrats on turning in the paper.

Um, that's all I've got to say, guess.

LH said...

I hope I don't swear to the sixers before june 7, the last day of school. I told a kid he was acting like a "fool" today. Really unnecessary. I've felt not too happy with myself all afternoon.
I like the improv idea. That sounds hard.
happy weekend.

jdoc said...

The kids have all gone crazy. Is there a full moon or something?

KC said...

the kids HAVE gone crazy. i totally agree. ;)

i have almost sworn at them many times this month. they just need to settle down and do as i say, and everything will be okay.

bdoc said...

Dare I suggest that maybe the teachers go a little crazy at this time too? Just a thought ....

bdoc said...

P.S. I'm Jdoc's sister and I forgot that I was commenting on some other blog than hers... ooops. I only suggest this because I know and love many teachers in my life. ;-)