I keep meaning to sit down and write something meaningful. Or share some stories. Or something... else. It never happens. I get all these ideas, then I go home and read, laze about, play silly games, watch movies... you know. Lazy stuff.
I will be so glad when I'm done taking the GRE on Saturday.
Also, I will be glad when I'm done teaching seniors. They're great kids, but good night, do they complain and whine a lot! I've never taught seniors before, so I don't know if it's the grade or just them. I like them as people, but I will be glad when I am no longer their teacher! That reminds me, I need to get started on their notes...
Anywho. The title of this post is about how every year I must, without fail, have at least one pregnancy in one class.
First year: two girls in the same class.
Second year: three girls, all in Eng 11, two different classes.
I thought I could avoid it this year, but I was so wrong! Oh, how wrong I was!
O, God! O, mighty forces! why do you curse me so? Must I, every year, without fail, have a pregnant girl in my class?!
There's nothing wrong with them. The problem is with the other students. You know, the ones who like to talk. I didn't have a problem before, mostly because most of them knew someone before like that. But here... at New School... oh my.
When I told David I had a pregnant student, he asked "What is their policy on those cases?" I said, "point and laugh seems to work...?". I feel for this girl. I know her and her boyfriend/fiance pretty well since I have them both in two different Eng 10 classes. She's going through this in an environment that is so small that everyone knows everything, but unfortunately is not forgiving to those who are outsiders and those who do not do what they're supposed to do... Plus, the girl has been cursed with the most horrible morning sickness someone can have, has been hospitalized a few times due to that sickness, and has been told by her doctor that she will deliver way too early due to age and the placement/structure of her uterus. Could this be any more shitty for her? I mean, really.
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Co-sympathizing with you. It was hard enough to be pregnant with a planned baby while taking classes at college. I still got sideways looks, but at least I could flash my wedding ring! And sitting through class while you're nauseous is almost impossible.
Ugh. That's so difficult for that girl and her fiance. And I'm sure at New School that everyone's just too close for their own good. I know you were a good influence on the other girls, as I'm sure you will be with this one too.
haha, the other night i was trying so hard to remember what that saying was, that all your students said, and then you put it in your blog! "GOOD NIGHT!" thanks for reminding me of it!
sucks about that girl, that is the worst situation probably. i hope that things get better for her.
poor girl.....i'm glad there are some people (like you ) who have some sympathy for her and treat her with kindness & respect.
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