School's been going pretty good, actually. What makes it even better is that I don't have to drag all of my books to my classes. Score! I like all of my teachers, too; pretty nice...and funny, sometimes. =P Of course I could be singing another song once midterms come along.

For other news: I'm now a 'teacher' for the afterschool program at the church (where I volunteered at). A couple of the teachers couldn't come back this semester due to their own class schedules. So I'm a last-minute hire, to substitute in for them for this semester.

So on my Tuesdays and Thursdays, I spend about 3.5 hours looking after elementary school kids, and helping them with their homework. And what have I learned?

1. Children can be mean...very mean.
2. Children don't really have much of a 'guilty conscience'.
3. So you shouldn't feel guilty when you have to scold them, either.
4. Have lots of patience...and a loud voice.

Since I've really got a class of my own to look after, there's definitely more things I have to do as compared to being a TA. And while I don't mean to speak ill of kids, because I think they're still cute in their own ways... Some of them sure know how to be real...buttheads.

It's surprising, amusing, and annoying all at the same time. What can I say? Granted, I think it's a pretty worthwhile experience for me. Kids aren't your stereotypical "angels" in this day and age. They swear...insult...physically fight... Every day at least one kid ends up crying because he/she said this or did that.

For example...

Bob and Rick (not their real names, mind you) are arguing about something. I'm off to the other side, helping another kid out; so I can't really hear them. Anyways, I notice Bob's out of his seat...

Me: Bob what are you doing??? Get back in your seat.
Bob: Okay, okay...
    ^Then I notice Rick's crying.
Me: Hey, what's happened? What's wrong, now?
Rick: *sniffles* He (Bob) said that I had a little "thing"...
Me: ... Bob!!!
Bob: What? What? He does...!
Me:

Maybe I would have found that a bit comical...but given the circumstances...I was just so pissed. I don't know...I'm guessing it's an equivalent to if a girl were called "fat" huh? (shrugs)

But I mean... Really...how can you say such an insult at that age? (rolls eyes) And what's with little--and middle school--boys and this slight obsession with their...manhood area???

Needless to say, they never cease to amaze me whenever I go there.

Ryuku, kIKi, Lucifel

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