Breakthrough

I've had some time to put my feet up, catch up on some Project Runway, and drink some whiskey. I  have gained some clarity and I feel better.  My cat even feels safe to walk all over me again too.  In this moment, stress is no longer a feeling I care to think about anymore. I only wish I didn't need to resort to a drink to get over my angst but sometimes it's just necessary. I have problems with my emotions and know I need to be more Mary J. Blige "No More Drama" about it but I think I'm getting better with it.  I just have to take a minute to get it out of my system first before going on.

 As of now, I am done being affected by people who hold unrealistic expectations and have accomplished far less to remedy the situation than I have.  Repeatedly hearing others rant is not helping.  I know I still have much to learn but I stand by my work and my efforts to continue to figure it out all out.  It may take more time and work for some of my students to drink the educational kool-aid but they have all improved and I'm proud of them. Dozens of A's and B's, a blue ribbon for a speech, and a student of the month honor followed by an outstanding behavior award speak for themselves.

If that's not satisfactory than I don't know what the hell is.  My feline buddy Tiger doesn't know either.  Granted he has limited mental ability and an addiction to tantalizing turkey cat treats that only I supply him with, but he thinks I'm alright.  Maybe it's the 86 proof hitting me, but I think he might be on to something. 

Too many people give up when results aren't immediate yet if you are determined enough keep plugging away, you're bound to get there.  At least that's what my experience has been.  So all you negative Nellies need to quit reacting and stop voicing your concerns to me every chance you get.  My students are a penciled in bubble away from standardized success.