Today was decent. I love my first 6th grade block, even though all the other teachers don't. They are talking about re-mixing them, but I'll throw a fit. I'm having issues with my other 6th grade block. They nearly ran me into the ground today. They weren't doing anything off-the-wall; they just didn't want to focus, and it was like pulling teeth. I think I was a little too harsh on them, but that's what happens when you mess around with me at the end of a long day.

I had to sub for the rowdy 7th grade block. They were very loud, and getting them to calm down was a project and a half. However, they all did their work, they all cleaned up afterward, and nobody went wild. It's a hell of a lot more than I've seen them do for some of their regular teachers, so I'm pleased. I was prepared for battle. I get my 7th graders back tomorrow, and my feelings are mixed on that. There are some kids in there that I really love, but I just don't mesh well with that age group in general. They have their cute moments, but they can be snotty and mean as well. There's one girl who is just the most unpleasant thing I've ever encountered. Her tone is always sarcastic and bitter, even when she's asking a srtaight question. Today she was gunning for me for some reason. She made a point of taking a picture of one of her other teachers (and not me), and then told me that my hairstyle made me look like a little girl. I just smiled and said "I'm going to take that as a compliment, as women my age like to feel younger." She just rolled her eyes and flounced off. If I had been 12, I probably would have ran to the bathroom and cried. Girls like that don't know the damage they can do. Or maybe they do, and that's why they do it. Twisted.

So tomorrow our schedule goes back to normal. I don't quite feel prepared for that, as I have had a pretty easy week so far. Luckily, two Humanities coaches will be in the room tomorrow giving support and advice. I'm looking forward to that. I've decided to try to latch on to something positve each day. It's helped me so far. I used to dread going to school each morning, but I've found that if I can turn it around from the get-go, my entire day typically goes better.

I'm all excited, as I just got some new perfume in the mail. There are two new scents that I've fallen in love with: Promesse by Cacharel, and Vera Wang Princess. They are very floral and girly, which fits me perfectly. I promised to buy myself the latter if I can make it to the gym three times this week. I haven't made it thus far, but I'm going to yoga tomorrow, hip-hop on Friday, and African Dance class on Saturday, and a World Beat dance class on Sunday. Let's hope it all works out.

This was probably a boring entry for you, so I apologize. Our lives can't always be filled with great adventures to recount. I'll work harder at it next time. Til then....

Anne