Saturday things, 4/18

 

I started the week at the dentist. This is the thing that had fallen out: a composite filling. I only have a handful of fillings and I have no idea when/where this was put in. Luckily it was not an actual broken tooth and it was a $30 fix as a co-pay. The entire bill was *only* $120, which actually doesn't seem that unreasonable. I like our dentist office here a lot, too, so that's a plus. 

 I had to go back to school like this, which was great. But I had the morning off so I ran some kid-free errands which was refreshing. 

My least favorite thing is painting my toenails. I did it this past weekend though because warm weather is here. The Bombas are still fantastic. 

I am forever baffled by how the name "Darhower" sends grown adults into a spiral of not being able to sound out letters, spell, or speak. I vent only because I've had this problem since 2010. It's not limited to this place and time. 

Dar-how-er

 (It's always teachers who can't grasp the pronunciation...sometimes parents, never students. Tells us a lot, right?)

I decompress by reading about other peoples' problems on Reddit. 

This lady has boys named Connor, Nicholas, and Dominic and needs a 4th name that "goes with them". 

The comments actually pointed out the fact that Connor, Nicholas, and Dominic do not go together at all and I think it just sounds like a group of boys on a soccer team and not a family of siblings. Could not agree more. Good luck finding a 4th. 

She wouldn't let me take her picture because she was sitting with the "older girls" (my own students) and was too cool for a picture. Lord help me. 

Not Type A.

It's so hot here already. Wednesday was military kid day (purple up, they call it) and we're lucky that Wells' soccer team is purple because otherwise...

I've been teaching math in the most old-fashioned way possible and they actually enjoy it. The classical model of education is so underrated and it makes me sad. They're there to learn. You're there to teach. Stop playing games and just teach them something. It's not flashy, but it's valuable and they *like* being taught. Holding kids accountable builds relationships too. This is the great thing about going to a private school (more on this later): I can say things like your parents want you to be here so you're here to learn. You can't say that in public school. 

I found these in a cupboard and they are FAR SUPERIOR to any wipe I've ever used. They smell good and don't leave a weird residue. 

I got gasoline on my arm, shoe, and leg at the gas pump on the way to school yesterday and was in need of something heavy duty.

I will be buying these when I need wipes from now on.  I think the container is prettier than those other brands too. 

If you're asking "Do I need $65 waterproof sandals that could also be worn to work, to school, for play?": Yes. As soon as I put these on my feet, I knew they would be perfect everyday sandals. I wanted something I wasn't afraid to get wet, but also had to look good. I got Vintage Oasis. The Cognac sold out and I already have similar black sandals (though not waterproof). 

I saw a meme once that said "respect the polygon" and I could literally spend hours (I did last night) watching storm coverage. 

"please do not drive through flooded roadways"

-the newscasters after they spent 4-5 minutes commenting on which vehicles were making it through and which weren't

I did not finish the finale yet. I was going to wait for Scott to get back from his recent trip but nope. I will finish it tonight. I am not Team Robby. I think he's actually the worst. 

Alright, off to a soccer game.