basal temp: 36.54
Morning:
- slept a little better
- read on the bus
1st-2nd - prep, filing
3rd - taught a new lesson, went very well (2.5)
4th - correcting wksts
Notes: Apparently I am not allowed to have a trash can! The teacher who sits by me took BOTH and put them on either side of her! Sheesh.
Afternoon:
- lunch was good
5th - my lesson went ok, two students were HIGHLY disrespectful (2.5)
6th-7th - planned, corrected wksts
- bus ride home was warm!
Notes: Oh man, I was so upset. I told this one girl to get to work (she was busy flirting). She sneered at me, turned up her nose, turned her back on me, then continued to talk and giggle loudly. I was floored! Then the guy with whom she was flirting refused to stand up at first when I was leaving. (All the students stand to greet the teachers and to say goodbye. EVERY teacher, EVERY class. That's how it is in Japan.) Well, this boy refuses to stand up. So I waited. Soon his classmates turned on him - and he gave ME a look of death. Ya dude, I am not the one disrespecting anyone. Needless to say, I am not looking forward to teaching that class next week. :/
Evening:
- got home
- made dinner
- did stupid stuff (work things)
- tried to destress from work, didn't happen
Notes: I am REALLY feeling like I'm nearing burn out. I'm feeling uninspired - in fact like I'm incapable of coming up with new ideas. I struggled on one worksheet all day and didn't get anywhere. I don't know how to stop it. And my ovaries (at least I'm assuming they're the culprits) have really been hurting today. :/ Two spots in my lower abdomen. Sheesh. I read scriptures this morning and I survived today. My sleep was a little better last night. I still had nightmares, but I only kinda wanted to cry when I woke up compared to yesterday morning's crying. :/ It's an improvement! Anyway, love you! XOXO, A
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Just know that students who disrespect you are a reflection on THEMSELVES and on their PARENTS, not on you!! I have some of those too, though here it's worse since there's not a culture of respect for teachers. I would just wait patiently and without any reaction until they comply. If you react, they win. Just be a duck (nothing sticks to you) and know that they are the ones looking dumb. I love you!!! Over-fatigue will give you the burned-out feeling. Text or email me if you need ideas. Love, love, love you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maman! Love you!
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