DH is fighting with the xbox... he is trying to download a movie and then realized it was going to take like an hour and a half and started fiddling with things which resulted in the xbox stopping the download. He's freaking out. It's the first time he has downloaded anything so he doesn't know what he is doing.
He told me I needed to ease up when I tried to tell him it wasn't a big deal... ugh.
I hate our Xbox. The way it's set up I have to talk to it to get my tv to go on. 75% of the time it doesn't want to listen. So I'm the asshole talking to a TV...."Xbox on. Xbox on. Xbox on.."
Sorry rablissful, that was a little deeper than I intended...
it's ok! I used to be with littles and I loved their hugs. Randomly hugging all my teenagers (particularly those taller than me) might be a bit awkward though, as much as I want to. I won't turn down a hug if they initiate though or if I think they really need it. Maybe I'll try to find a quote or something to write on the board.
On another note, I have had an alcoholic drink each day for the past week or so. Is it better to have one or 2 per day rather than binge on weekends? I say yes.
I think there are legitimate studies that back that up. So you're good to go.
rablissful, I'm sorry that your school community is dealing with a loss. Prayers that all the kiddos receive the support they need.
It really makes me want to go in tomorrow and give each one of my kids a big bear hug and tell them they're important and loved and special and that no matter how shitty life is it will get better.
Sorry rablissful, that was a little deeper than I intended...
it's ok! I used to be with littles and I loved their hugs. Randomly hugging all my teenagers (particularly those taller than me) might be a bit awkward though, as much as I want to. I won't turn down a hug if they initiate though or if I think they really need it. Maybe I'll try to find a quote or something to write on the board.
I always started my day with morning meeting. It was a safe place to talk, and be real, and just be a little family. Sometimes I provided quotes or positive stories when my kids needed it. It was one of my favorite parts of the day.
DH is fighting with the xbox... he is trying to download a movie and then realized it was going to take like an hour and a half and started fiddling with things which resulted in the xbox stopping the download. He's freaking out. It's the first time he has downloaded anything so he doesn't know what he is doing.
He told me I needed to ease up when I tried to tell him it wasn't a big deal... ugh.
I hate our Xbox. The way it's set up I have to talk to it to get my tv to go on. 75% of the time it doesn't want to listen. So I'm the asshole talking to a TV...."Xbox on. Xbox on. Xbox on.."
Haha, when I play the kinect I try to talk to it as well and it never works.
Xbox live booted him and now it is not letting him log in for some reason.
rablissful, I'm so sorry. That is heartbreaking. That poor child. My heart goes out to him/her, the family, loved ones and friends, and your students. Suicide is one of those things that has an impact that's impossible to gauge, and is unfathomably far-reaching. I really hope for peace for everyone involved.
This isn't something I ever talk about, but I tried to kill myself when I was in the 9th grade. I was struggling and troubled and didn't know where to turn. What I really needed to hear (from a teacher, a parent, any adult figure in my life) was that my life was important and valuable, even if I had problems that set me apart from my peers in a negative way. If you can impart that idea on even a few of your students, you're making a difference.
it's ok! I used to be with littles and I loved their hugs. Randomly hugging all my teenagers (particularly those taller than me) might be a bit awkward though, as much as I want to. I won't turn down a hug if they initiate though or if I think they really need it. Maybe I'll try to find a quote or something to write on the board.
I always started my day with morning meeting. It was a safe place to talk, and be real, and just be a little family. Sometimes I provided quotes or positive stories when my kids needed it. It was one of my favorite parts of the day.
That sounds awesome and I wish I had time to do that sort of thing. Next year I may institute either a Friday or Monday meeting as a check in though. I've heard that can work well without taking too much time.
I think we're going to be getting a script for our first period class. It's just going to be rough no matter how the school decides to handle it.
rablissful, I'm so sorry. That is heartbreaking. That poor child. My heart goes out to him/her, the family, loved ones and friends, and your students. Suicide is one of those things that has an impact that's impossible to gauge, and is unfathomably far-reaching. I really hope for peace for everyone involved.
This isn't something I ever talk about, but I tried to kill myself when I was in the 9th grade. I was struggling and troubled and didn't know where to turn. What I really needed to hear (from a teacher, a parent, any adult figure in my life) was that my life was important and valuable, even if I had problems that set me apart from my peers in a negative way. If you can impart that idea on even a few of your students, you're making a difference.
((hugs)) I'm so sorry you went through that. I struggled with severe depression as well as a teen. It's really really rough.
The only thing I can hope for tomorrow is that it wasn't a sibling of one of my students. I think that is best case scenario for me. We have less than 50 kids per grade level and I teach the entire 10th grade class. If it was a sibling of one of mine then the majority of my students will probably be in rough shape.
It really makes me want to go in tomorrow and give each one of my kids a big bear hug and tell them they're important and loved and special and that no matter how shitty life is it will get better.
O! We had inspections at our new house today and they went pretty well... most everything looks good except for the roof. It is 25 years old and has a lot of things on it the weren't installed properly. I am really really really hoping that they will put a new roof on the house or give us an allowance to do it. Especially considering the amount of concessions we have made for them and the crap we are putting up with.
Also, the home owners were at the house for inspections which was incredibly frustrating because I wanted to meander the house and look at things again but I really couldn't and it was super awkward.
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Vice principal just called me. Apparently an eighth grader committed suicide tonight. This is the first time my school has had to deal with this kind of situation, so the staff is meeting at 7am.
I don't have eighth graders, and I don't know who it was so I'm unsure whether they are related to any of my students. Either way it is a TINY SCHOOL (middle and high school are in the same building and we're still tiny) so it is going to be a tough day all around.
O! We had inspections at our new house today and they went pretty well... most everything looks good except for the roof. It is 25 years old and has a lot of things on it the weren't installed properly. I am really really really hoping that they will put a new roof on the house or give us an allowance to do it. Especially considering the amount of concessions we have made for them and the crap we are putting up with.
Also, the home owners were at the house for inspections which was incredibly frustrating because I wanted to meander the house and look at things again but I really couldn't and it was super awkward.
I hate when the owners are home for inspections and showings. So awkward.
Oh my god. When we looked at our house the owners sat in the garage. During the inspection - also in the garage.
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