Small acts of kindness

[cornerofmadness]

to off set the whole nightmare of work today (It's too late in the day to relive it) I had students be very kind. I visibly had a hypoglycemic attack but I didn't want to run back to my office and while I was debating it, it dropped so much I was shaking and sweating so students ran to the vending machine and got me recesee's cups and wouldn't let me pay them back.

And another student stayed with me and a third student who had fallen on the steps because they didn't want to go to urgent care and could I examine their sprained ankle (I kept the other student as a witness) It looked fine, told them what to do if it looks even worse in an hour or so (it didn't look bad) i.e. yes go to urgent care. They knew was RICE was and that's what I suggested because I can't treat patients. I could only give advice.

Didn't get into the lesser cryptid anthology. Oh well. But had the online writers group thing and got some progress made.


It's music monday and next week I'll be sharing a meme from shipperslist but for this week one last Halloweeny one, have some of the most successful Halloween songs

Literally my favorite and one of my favorite comedic movies. evil_little_dog shared a FB story about Dan talking about how much Ghostbusters meant to him and why he still loves it so much. Me too. Me too. If the local group was closer I'd join

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Back with MTV was king

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And the one that started it all in many ways

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Comments

[kitarella_imagines]

It's so nice when students are kind and aware that teachers are human too.

Once when I was working in a school, an overexcited teenager knocked my glasses off. I burst into tears because I couldn't afford to pay for a new pair and how would I drive home without glasses? Luckily they weren't broken but the other students went bonkers. They shouted 'don't you hurt Miss!' and told off the culprit, and kept asking me if I was alright for the rest of the day. This was a rough school so they were usually putting on a tough front, but I think seeing one of their teaching assistants crying gave them a big shock.

[cornerofmadness]

it is.

wow, that's rough. Glad it wasn't worse than that and the other students were ready to step in

[kitarella_imagines]

Oh yes, I had a few experiences like that in rough schools, where the other students stepped in to protect me. Luckily they liked me and wanted to help, I wasn't unpopular like some staff members.

[cornerofmadness]

that's good at least

[dr_zook]

Oh man, what a day at work. Glad your students behaved sensibly. :)

[cornerofmadness]

thanks me too

[spikedluv]

I'm glad the students rushed to help you and knew what to do.

[cornerofmadness]

They didn't so much know as I said I should go get myself some candy but I dont want to walk down there with only 10 minutes left in class so one ran to the vending machine just outside the class room which is still sweet

[angelfirenze]

I'm so glad your students were empathetic and sensible for you. I'm so glad you were able to at least try to help the student who fell on the stairs. I hope you went home and RESTED or is that bad advice?

[cornerofmadness]

thanks. It was nice to have them be kind.

Nah I went back to my office to finish my work and then headed to the writers' meeting. Once I get sugar in me, I'm fine

[suzume]

What nice students you have in your class! ^^

Maybe Heads Will Roll by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs?

and Lullaby by The Cure?
(this second one really freaks me out with the visuals in the video!?)

[suzume]

Oh, wait, I thought of another! Torture Me by Metric?