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| Today is one of those days. One of those days where I do not know if it would be even possible to do work. Just at home, watching some solid NBA and playing some wii. No drive to work or get ahead.
I used to love Wednesdays. I think I still do but now I sort of fear them. Is that possible to fear and love something? I know some of you are going to say God but...yeah...something besides that.
I have gone through a two week span that I do not wish upon anyone. I have stopped journaling so I feel like this would be a great outlet for me. And it could be my rise to bring some of this back instead of non-stop facebook and its ridiculous amount of applications.
Beware: this entry is probably going to be long-winded and I may be making this sound a lot less important, serious than it really is. But it's all a matter of letting you know what has been going on and for me...venting...spilling...snitching, whatever you wish.
2 weeks ago from this day:
7:28 am. On my way to work. My thoughts: today is going to be an awesome day. I got lots of sleep, I have a solid lesson in place, staff meeting in the morning, and my two favorite classes. 7:28 am rolls by. More like slams by. A box truck slams its breaks and I slam right into him. Airbag explodes and the front of my car is smashed in. Sparing details, I walk away unharmed while my car is deemed totaled. I picked up my check today. By the grace of God, I had no injuries (not even whiplash), the turn around from accident to rental car only took 3 hours and surprisingly (and maybe even stupidly), I still went into work afterwards. I was so hooked on adrenaline that whole day, I passed out when I got back.
Fast forward to today:
7:00 am ish. I check my email before I head to work. I see one from my principal and read it. I reread it. There has been a shooting, a drive by, outside our gymnasium last night after our basketball game (which I found out is #2 in the state). 3 injured, though since been released. 1 of them is my student. Driving to work was long and arduous. Long story short, I brokedown at one point because I realized that this happens frequently and that my safety isn't guaranteed. It was hard. But it was good talking it over with other teachers and students. Surprisingly, it was the students, those two periods I love, that brought me out of that funk. Their care and the knowledge that they can make changes in their community. It was so peaceful and as soon as class started, I felt safe. The kids felt safe.
Maybe I'll add more later. But just wanted to let you guys know.
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/ci_7700323
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/prepsports/ci_7690286
Peace. Pray.
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| So I found out today that I'm the only one in the cohort (out of 15 people) that has never smoked pot nor do so regularly. I'll consider it an accomplishment. Plus, I found out one person is bisexual. My first bisexual acquaintence. Sweet.
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| So I've decided to hopefully never take Northwest Airlines ever again, even though I'm some 5,000 from getting a free ticket. Yesterday was single-handedly one of the worst days ever and just another reason why Northwest is a failure. First off, the whole first-class thing is so stupid and makes you feel like a peasant just because you haven't flown that airline for decades.
So yesterday I got to the airport at 12:30pm for my 1:40 flight from St. Louis. Delay until 2:15 because of weather. Fine. Then the plan goes to Illinois to refuel. Flight decides to not leave until 3:30. Flight arrives; we leave at 4:10.
Connecting to Detroit. Arrive there at 7:20. Missed my 4:59 connecting, get another one scheduled for 7:00 just before I left for the previous flight. I think I missed it but that one is delayed cause of weather. Fine. Rescheduled 8:10 flight. Board at 9:00. Passengers get on board, Northwest forgets to put a crew and pilots on the airplane as well. 5 minutes before they arrive. 45 minutes later, attendents arrive though we're still waiting on pilots. They'll be there in 10 minutes. 10:15, pilots board because they had just got back from Mexico City, didn't arrive in time, and had to clear customs. We leave at 10:30
We'll cleared for landing, land in a few minutes. Flew around the state for 20 more minutes.
Destination New york. Scheduled arrival 6:45pm. Actual arrival, 11:30pm. Wait for luggage until 12:30am. Luggage never left Detroit. Should arrive the following day at noon. 12:30 pm, luggaged arrived at LGA and delivery initiated. I want new clothes now.
Dont ever take Northwest Airlines. I have other stories but this by far beats them all. Thank you.
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| Doesnt get any more sexy than this.
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| jenn wong is still the best, my mistake.
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