Keep Calm, Carry On

Miss Weiss, English mistress extraordinaire (You have to get all that in there.) Or call me Carly. I teach, I play, I laugh, I sleep, I love things. Do you?

[carlyweiss]

[carlyweiss]

Not sure who hates finals more:

[babybeaumont]

I’ll try, at least. I can’t promisse I won’t take my laptop and books with me, because I most certainly will, but I can try to distract myself with other things..

[carlyweiss]

God no.  Disconnecting entirely is just as stressful as working too hard-- because catching up can be as impossible as it gets.

I may or may not be planning to assign a really lame essay about 'what I did on my winter vacation' when you get back, though.  So... give yourself something interesting to write.

[carlyweiss]

[carlyweiss]

Not sure who hates finals more:

[walker-on-sunshine]

Oh me? No, no way. I’m definitely happy with just averaging it out. I mean, as long as I don’t set anything on fire I’ll have surpassed all Walker men expectations.

… Really? I mean, not that I aim to be a problem child. I don’t. But that’s great, that’s awesome. Thank you, Miss.

[carlyweiss]

I think you were slightly above average, but I don't remember -- which means you definitely didn't set anything on fire.  You'll have to find a new benchmark.

Good -- I like that about you.  You're welcome.

[carlyweiss]

Not sure who hates finals more:

[babybeaumont]

Me too. I’ve been burning my eyelids with so much studying.

[carlyweiss]

Well stop that -- at least for a few days.  Get some fresh air or something.

[carlyweiss]

Not sure who hates finals more:

[walker-on-sunshine]

Maaaaaybe Miss Weiss, this is a sign that you should just throw some As and Bs down and go out and grab one of those grande hot chocolates with the mini-marshmallows and swirly cream on top? Maybe?

[carlyweiss]

Let me guess -- you think you deserve an A?  

Actually, I already graded yours.  You aren't one of the problem children, Jesse.  Don't worry.  

[carlyweiss]

Not sure who hates finals more:

[babybeaumont]

I think we both like it just enough.

[carlyweiss]

So... not at all?

Because basically, I'm exhausted.

[carlyweiss]

[carlyweiss]

Not sure who hates finals more:

The students or the teachers (who have to grade them instead of taking a break.)

[carlyweiss]

Where is the donation jar?

[jess-blondie-knightly]

Hum… No? I guess. I’m Jessica Knightly, nice to meet you.

[carlyweiss]

Nice to meet you, too.  I'm Carly Weiss.

You... don't go to Constance, do you?  

[astute--charmer]

Did you see that guy fall?

[astute--charmer]

Neither, but I just want to push him and make him fall, so that’s why I’m offering him.

[carlyweiss]

It's probably a good thing  I didn't grow up with siblings -- for them.  I'd be way too entertained with that.

Is he your older brother or your younger brother?

[jay-hamilton-blog-blog]

Are you aware of where we live? {he lifts his hands as if to remind her of where they are} Standards are always complicated around here.

Good, I’m glad.

[carlyweiss]

Yes.  {Raises an eyebrow at him and smirks a little.} Good thing I've been influenced by more than just 'around here.'  

Good.  I think we'll have fun then.

[carlyweiss]

Where is the donation jar?

[babybeaumont]

Yes, a total fan. I’m a ballet dancer, but I also did figure skating as a kid. It didn’t last long, but I loved it.

[carlyweiss]

Ah, I see.  That's much more grace in one set of interests than I've ever had.  I mean, I don't bump into walls when I walk or anything ridiculous but I've always been better with things like words.

[jay-hamilton-blog-blog]

See, I know it. Now I just got the stamp of approval.

Are you sure I reach your standards?

[carlyweiss]

There's not a way for me to say this without sounding like an ass.  I don't know where you got the idea 'standards' are something complicated, but they aren't in my world.  

Yes, I'm sure.

[carlyweiss]

Where is the donation jar?

[dolcebellanyc-deactivated201411]

It is in, uh, that direction, I think. {She waves her hand over to the right.} It’s not that hard when you get the hang of it again - not gonna lie, I did fall over though.

[carlyweiss]

I will probably just take you at your word.  You didn't hurt yourself, right?

[astute--charmer]

Did you see that guy fall?

[astute--charmer]

Maybe I’ll get my brother to demonstrate. Would he suffice?

[carlyweiss]

Probably.  Is he good at it -- or extremely drunk?

[jay-hamilton-blog-blog]

Well, I’m already cool, so I don’t have to worry about that. But I’m glad no one’ll stop me because that’s exactly what I’ll be doing.

[carlyweiss]

Sure you are.

Would you like company?  I was considering browbeating a date, but the potential person isn't feeling well and being here alone is depressing.