Last night I read a cheap book (cost and story) from Goodwill. It was not some trashy novel. It was pretty much a romantic comedy in book form. I seriously read 90% of the book last night. Why was it so important to me to get it finished last night? I didn't go to sleep until 2am. And I'm a 9 hour girl.
This morning, I had to get up and go to work...
My poor first hour had the worst of me. I didn't want to talk to them. Let alone smile, greet them and encourage them to sing their best. One girl said... Mrs. Garner- you look really really tired today. And you sound tired too. Thanks, Sarah. Very perceptive of you. NOT. (Remember when we would say "not" all the time?)
By second hour, I was loopy and not getting anything done. I had woken a little but- still dysfunctional.
I can't remember third hour, except I hadn't eaten yet because my stomach still thought I was in bed and my fingers weren't warmed up enough for me to create a bowl of instant oatmeal. Anyways...
Third hour I made an Easymac and ate it while showing the girls how to sing an italian "ir". All they learned is how I'm a jerk teacher who eats Easymac in front of them.
How lucky am I that I can run home for lunch? And a little nap-cat... cat-nap... still can't get my brain straightened out. Where did that phrase come from? It wasn't long, but I think it got me through.
I actually didn't eat at home. So while driving to 2nd school of the day, I grabbed some Wendy's (late nights make for unhealthy eating the following day.)
My car was overheating- thanks, car.
So I was tired, smelling gross fast food, and my AC was off.
In the afternoon, I couldn't talk loud enough to get the children to realize that I WAS IN FACT teaching them. My poor hazy voice had given up on trying to wake up.
The room seemed hot, humid and fuzzy all afternoon. And I have a student with perfect pitch who loves to tell me when I'm playing a note wrong on the piano or when I'm singing off key... what a gift.
I'm totally into jogging (who AM I?) (future post) so I couldn't ditch my girl Kim for our after-school run. I actually even broke one of my personal records... body shock probably.
So, again, what is my problem? Was this book worth it? Have I ever done this before? Will I ever do this again? Why did I feel so compelled and enthusiastic about HAVING to read this 450 page book in one night?
Basically, I've learned my lesson and next time I will call in sick when I read all night.
