New Beginnings

For those of you that know me should be aware that soon the insanity will begin. You may be asking your self, “What on earth is he talking about?” The answer is this, school starts on Wednesday. I have already been back a week, but the kids come Wednesday.

A new year for me, a new school and 150 new faces are about to be the norm for me. The new year part isn’t anything that I am afraid of. This is my 9th year teaching so there probably won’t be any surprises for me. I have seen many things in my 9 years, so I am okay. I have had everything from drug use, to alcohol, to female students hitting on me. Okay, the later was a big surprise because I am no spring chicken and about 30 lbs too heavy.

The new school, well, this is a bit of a fear. Yes, I was there for 4 months last year, but now it is the full year. We are talking all new things for me. Football games, Home Comings, Dances, Proms, Exams, etc aren’t new to me. Sadly, I did all those things 20 years ago. Yes, it will be my 20th reunion this upcoming school year. Wow, it is hard to believe that, but yes, I am getting older.

The 150 faces worry me as well. Some of them I had last year, but most of them will be new. From what I hear, all the freshmen coming in are very immature, so I am truly worried about that. I had one kid attack me last year that I dropped to his knees; I don’t want to have to do it again. I love the kids because they do keep me young. So, I am truly ready to have fun.

Wish me well. Just think it could be you in my shoes. LOL Patience is a word that you must understand. Trust me on this one. So, for all of you getting ready to send your little ones and not so little ones to school, just remember the poor soul that will be spending most of the year with them. Take care.