That is the question, people.
Tomorrow I begin my first long-term subbing job. Will it be awesome? It will. Why? Wait for it: It’s teaching AP English and Drama.
Guys. *Snort* THEY’RE PAYING ME FOR THIS!
I get to direct plays. And teach Shakespeare (along with other poetry, which can be amazing or terrifying, you know). And do grades and attendance. And coach monologue delivery. And park in the teacher lot. And hang out with my Kid 1 in 3 of her 8 classes. (She hasn’t decided just how much to love this yet. Ask her in a week.)
And mostly I’m not nervous at all, because I got to choose the Shakespeare play we will read, and I chose Hamlet, natch, because it’s my favorite. (Ophelia! Show me your broken heart right here, out loud. And then break mine, just for good measure! Polonius! You’re completely full of it, and when you’re right, it was almost certainly an accident! Rosencrantz! Gildenstern! I want to marry you both so I can have your names! Yorrick! Alas! Like that.)
So I think, I choose Not To Be (Nervous) and just enjoy the ride for the next six weeks.
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What kind of choosing are you doing these days?
(28) Comments for this blog
Sounds like a great gig! And, oh, those lucky students. Have a ball!
Thank you, Annie. (I told my girls about “Aisle Nine, Love.” And now they all insist I call them “love” when I address them. It’s a hit.)
Sounds like a great gig! And, oh, those lucky students. Have a ball!
Thank you, Annie. (I told my girls about “Aisle Nine, Love.” And now they all insist I call them “love” when I address them. It’s a hit.)
Sounds fun! You’re daughter will probably end up loving you as her teacher. My 7th grade and 9th grade English teacher was my Dad and it was great.
Good luck!
Karey, I’m sure it will be wonderful. I just get a little angsty at the beginning of new adventures. 🙂
Sounds fun! You’re daughter will probably end up loving you as her teacher. My 7th grade and 9th grade English teacher was my Dad and it was great.
Good luck!
Karey, I’m sure it will be wonderful. I just get a little angsty at the beginning of new adventures. 🙂
I have no idea what you said once you got past the word Hamlet. I’m not versed in Shakespeare at all. When I’m forced I tap my chin and pretend I know what everybody’s saying and what it all means.
I have no idea what you said once you got past the word Hamlet. I’m not versed in Shakespeare at all. When I’m forced I tap my chin and pretend I know what everybody’s saying and what it all means.
Susan! that’s hilarious. I had an excellent Shakespeare class in college — one of my favorites. And I’m all spoiled now for getting the goods out loud. It’s made to be heard, not just looked at on paper. (See? I’m ready to be a Snob of the Highest Order.
Susan! that’s hilarious. I had an excellent Shakespeare class in college — one of my favorites. And I’m all spoiled now for getting the goods out loud. It’s made to be heard, not just looked at on paper. (See? I’m ready to be a Snob of the Highest Order.
Definitely not to be nervous. You’re a natural for this and I’m so happy you’ll get to spend so much time doing something that is so happy-making!
Definitely not to be nervous. You’re a natural for this and I’m so happy you’ll get to spend so much time doing something that is so happy-making!
Thanks, L.T. With just over 2 hours till “show time,” I’m feeling great. And you’re exactly right. This is totally happy-making for me!
Thanks, L.T. With just over 2 hours till “show time,” I’m feeling great. And you’re exactly right. This is totally happy-making for me!
I’m sure that whoever you’re replacing didn’t die or have a baby or whatever just so you can teach the class, but I’m pretty sure it’s meant to be. It’s like a sub job custom-made just for you. You’ll do so great. In fact, you’ll do such a good job that you’ll be underpaid by 250% instead of the normal amount you’re underpaid.
I’m sure that whoever you’re replacing didn’t die or have a baby or whatever just so you can teach the class, but I’m pretty sure it’s meant to be. It’s like a sub job custom-made just for you. You’ll do so great. In fact, you’ll do such a good job that you’ll be underpaid by 250% instead of the normal amount you’re underpaid.
That sounds awesome. Today I chose to go back to bed until my kids were done fighting and ready to listen to me. It seems to have worked, but I’m not taking any chances by emerging from my blanklet cocoon to soon.
That sounds awesome. Today I chose to go back to bed until my kids were done fighting and ready to listen to me. It seems to have worked, but I’m not taking any chances by emerging from my blanklet cocoon to soon.
You will be so good at this…Wish I could attend. Wish my kids could attend and learn and love too.
xx
You will be so good at this…Wish I could attend. Wish my kids could attend and learn and love too.
xx
YAY!
YAY!
Can I come? I would love for you to teach me Shakespeare—you are amazing!
Can I come? I would love for you to teach me Shakespeare—you are amazing!
You’ll be so great! And how fun!
You’ll be so great! And how fun!