I think I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again (and probably again after today, too). I love this teacher blogging community. I had a pity party for myself yesterday and a lot of you showed up to help me celebrate. I truly appreciate it. 🙂 Thank you for letting me vent, telling me that I am okay, and that it’s perfectly acceptable to laugh at something that happened 15 years ago. I mean, really, if we’re being honest with each other, I FINALLY stopped crying about it JUST LAST MONTH. So thank you. Sincerely. And just to clarify — I can’t delete the comments. They’re not on my blog. They’re on someone else’s . . . blog . . . website . . . situation. Whatever it is that I visited. You guys, I think I went to the dark side. And it’s scary over there. I didn’t know anyone and there wasn’t a lot of teacher talk and I didn’t see any clipart or fonts. I am shuddering as I remember it. The comments are ON the DARK SIDE. They’re not mine to delete. And rather than run the risk of a failed secret mission to figure out a way to make them disappear, I’ll just never go back. So there. TAKE THAT.
One of the sweet guests who showed up to my pity party was Miss Squirrels. Do you know her? She’s going nutty. Wait! I mean, Going Nutty is the name of her blog! And I just had to go visit her because I wanted to know if Miss Squirrels was REALLY her name. Because you know that I have Teacher Name Envy. And that I would like a better name. Like Mrs. Wolfe. Or Mrs. Smiley. Or Mrs. Farley. (by the way, my partner’s last name ends with man. This is a fake name but, for example, she has a name like Chapman. It ends with man. Since we’re partners, they combine our names A LOT. So Oldham becomes OLDMAN. Once, it was typed up that way on the duty schedule. I went to the secretary and told her I was happy that I didn’t have to do duty because it appeared that some old man was going to do it for me. So yes. I have Teacher Name Envy.) Anyways, you’ll have to go see the story behind her name. It’s adorable. I’m jealous. And now she’s Miss Squirrels. She just started her blog in October and she needs some followers. I was lucky number 3. Is that lucky? So if you get a chance, please go check her out.
Well, I am off to dinner with Sheri — the infamous Sheri who helped me dig the finger out of the trashcan. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thanks again, everybody. I feel like we’re all friends and you know me really well. You get me. And that’s a good feeling. So I am no longer bothered. (and as my twin tells me, now that I’m famous {ha!!!!!}, the haters are inevitable. HA HA!) Truly, I am no longer bothered. But I am hungry. So see ya later. I’ll be stalking LATE tonight. 🙂
So glad you are feeling better! I feel so bad if anyone ever leaves an even little bit of a negative comment or feedback on my products..or blog…so I know how you feel. You just gotta keep focusing on the positive and be the best you can be- forget about the rest =)
Hugs, Jennifer
First Grade Blue SKies
I just want to say that now I am blog stalking you! You have given me such a laugh tonight. I loved your Halloween post (curiosity got me and I had to go check it out!). I am sorry for your haters…any negative feedback makes me want to crawl in a hole…so, I'm with you. I am glad you have recovered. My next thing I can totally relate to is last name envy…..I want a new fun last name so bad! Mine is Fleming-yep like the junk at the back of your throat! I so with I had a new last name…Sorry to ramble have a great dinner!
Yeah!!! I'm so glad that we all have each other! When I have a bad day I turn to your blog for a quick laugh and pick-me-up! I don't know what I'd do without all the amazing friends I've met on here! Lots of love!
Rebecca
Teaching First
Glad you are feeling better Kristin! And did I tell you that I know of another girl who spells her name the same way as you? And guess what else? She has a twin too!!! So weird. Krisin lives here in Syracuse, NY and her twin Tara lives 5 doors down from her! And….wait for it – they are short people too. And….. they are both teachers too!
Thank you for the Shout Out!
How awesome!
Another example of mixed names gone wrong….
we had a set of team teachers in first. Separately they were Skau and Dailey….and someone started calling them "Skailey"….scaley….icky!!!
OMG! You have brought so many smiles to my face! Love your stories and how you are able to draw the reader right into the story as if it's happening right before them. You have such a gift! I'm so glad I found your amazing blog while I was out stalking!
First Grade Delight
I was in a CPR training tonight, and when I checked my Google Reader quickly, I read this post and I was trying not to die laughing about Oldman!!! That totally made my night!
Marvelous Multiagers!
Thanks for the new blog. I had to check it out because the name story made me curious too as I have one of the infamous names. As you can see, my friends know me as Ann Greene; however, my full name is Gay Ann Greene. Say it three times fast and you will get it. I married into it! Even my initials spell GAG. Names sure can be fun!
Glad you are feeling better about it all!
Journey of a Substitute Teacher
I just love your blog! When I need a smile I stalk on over and read you and you totally brighten my day! Thank you! 🙂
And by the way, I think your Blog is on Fire! Come over and read my post!
http://crayonscurls.blogspot.com/2011/11/feeling-hot-hot-hot.html
Cheryl
I used to have one of those names that you're so envious over… I used to be known as Miss Grapes. I even had a dad of one of my students my third year teaching ask me during a conference if my real name was Miss Grapes or if I just told my students and their families that's what it was… Seriously? After all of the torment I received growing up being called "Grape Ape" and the sort (until the boys realized I could play some ball!), why would I want that to continue… I was very happy happy to trade that maiden name in for something nice and normal: Moore!
You live near me and you are not trying to meet up? What's up with that? I am dying to meet you. This blog is hilarious and I always look forward to reading it especially on my grumpy days. Hadar lives in my neighborhood and Annie Moffat is somewhere close. Lunch?
Pictures? Giveaway from the Southern Ca. girls? You think about it! Can a restaurant handle all of us in one place?
Fran