think I got my official middle school badge today

well let's just say that today was a day

like the first real day I felt the "eghhhh" part 

that people always say when I tell them I teach middle school

haven't been called a bad word lately

and I must admit that an ED (emotionally disturbed) teenager angry with you

is just a little more unsettling than when a younger student is angry with you

so I'm taking today with a grain of salt

and wishing that tomorrow

I was here...

but I won't be

because I live in Northern California

and it's raining

and I have a job

blah, blah, blah

and least I have this pretty picture I took a while back to make due

and the good news - tomorrow we are doing our plays 

so hopefully all their hard work

and not to mention my hard work

will turn out some masterpieces

I'll keep you posted!