Is That you In Your Avatar?-Tempting 20 — Page 59

He was here earlier, or at least on the OT board. Maybe he's switched to the day team.

Tired. Just finished working out. I wasn't in the mood all day, so I finally decided to suck it up and do it.

And you?

Sounds perfect. I spent most of this week doing the same. Summer vacation is supposed to be relaxing, after all. Next week, though, I have to start thinking about starting school again in the fall. Back to real life and whatnot.

Ha! No, I didn't know that. I'm starting Ph.D. school in the fall, so I suppose you're talking to a future college professor.

Chicago-area. No secret 'round these parts, since I post on the Chicago board fairly regularly. Not that you would know that.

I hear that. Over the past few years, I've worked in university writing centers, and I'm constantly flabbergasted by what some of these students think is quality work. I get my own classroom for the first time next spring. Truth be told, I'm slightly terrified.

It's definitely going to be a challenge. I actually resisted the whole teaching thing for a long, long time. It wasn't until the tail end of master's degree school that I decided that I might perpetually belong in the classroom. My mom, now an elementary school principal, taught various grade levels during my childhood, and I knew then that I would never be able to do what she does. I don't have the patience or the communication skills to deal with the young ones. I'm hoping it'll be slightly easier dealing with adults who aren't legally forced to be in my classroom. Of course, they'll probably come with a whole new set of challenges I've never even imagined. I suppose only time will tell.

And thanks for that last bit. I appreciate it.

On that note, I'm going to sign off for the night. Gotta get my rest because my mom and I are going to an early show of Mamma Mia! in the morning. Have a good night! I hope someone else shows up to entertain you in my absence.

I don't know where taz is, but I'm here if that's any consolation.

(I suddenly have a feeling of déjà vu.)

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I woke up. Can't sleep anymore, and probably won't for the rest of the night.

What's new with you?

(I was gonna add "old man," but I thought better of it.)

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I sincerely regret my recent late night absenteeism. I have been lax in my repsonsibilities, and I accept the consequences. I hope all my fellow night owls can forgive me and that we can move forward to many more early mornings of insanity and debauchery.

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I'm here...

...but I'm tired.

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...yeah...thanks.

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