Tangled Green Thoughts

If you read this post a little earlier, you would have read about my lack of omph and how I wanted to go into another semi-retirement. However, although I am indeed lacking the aforementioned omph, I think it may be theraputic to continue to post, even if it is more sporadic and less inspiring. Below is the story that went along with my retirement post.

On Novemeber 11, I had very little sleep. I mean very very little. I got to school in one of those states that those who stayed up at a rave all night can relate to. I was cracked out and sleepy. I got to the staff room and drank two huge cups of coffee and then I was just cracked out, jittery, and grumpy---but no longer sleepy. If you remember from my other posts, I have not been the best at classroom management. The students have been taking advantage of my soft-spoken nature. Not on November 12th. November 12th I was a grumpy fucking teacher. When they acted out I was snappy and mean and believe it, oh my, they listened. I ended up having a great day with regards to disciplining. Should nice teachers not be in middle school? Should I get less sleep? Do these kids deserve better?

ps I was still nice to the nice students. I just had a short temper for misbehaviour.