Pass the Mojitos

Observations from a 30something middle school teacher, part-time prof, scientist, grad school dropout, homeowner, wife and chronic illness survivor.

[passthedamnmojitos]

WHEN MY BOSS ANNOUNCES SHE’S TRIPLING MY WORK LOAD LIKE IT’S A GOOD THING

[teachingfeelslike]

When a student is arguing with me about something and realizes mid-sentence that they’re wrong.

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FIRST YEAR TEACHING

[theperilsofteaching]

When talking about the Oregon “militia” in class and a student says, “At least the Donner Party brought enough snacks.”

[whatshouldwecallme]

Finding out Kim and Kanye named their new son “Saint”

[howshouldwetreatme]

WHEN PEOPLE TAKE HEALTH ADVICE FROM CELEBRITIES

[teachinginreallife]

When I teach different levels of students and classes

When it’s a class full of motivated students who are respectful and ready to learn, I’m like:

When it’s a class full of unmotivated students who are disrespectful and would rather be smoking in a bush somewhere, I’m like:

But I’m a professional, and treat them all equally:

And when any of them succeed, we’re all like:

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WHEN MY LOVED ONES FEEL LIKE I’M SHUTTING THEM OUT

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WATCHING PEOPLE LEAVE THE THEATER BEFORE THE END OF CREDITS OF A MARVEL FILM

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Go home, Netflix, you’re drunk.

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CHEAT MEALS

[buzzfeedlgbt]

“Having such a supportive family has really shaped the person that I am today. [My parents] say I was born with a natural confidence — but that wouldn’t be discovered without the unconditional love and support that they provided. Having that [kind of] family helps you really discover who you are.”

Jazz Jennings And Her Mom Give Honest Advice To Parents Raising Transgender Teens

[creativeronica]

My life with chronic illness...

[creativeronica]

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WHEN SOMEONE ASKS ME IF THEY SHOULD PURSUE A PH.D.

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TRYING TO BALANCE GRAD SCHOOL, A DISSERTATION, TWO FULL TIME JOBS, A MORTGAGE, A HUSBAND, TWO DOGS, TTC AND MULTIPLE CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES

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GRADING FRESHMAN EXAMS

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A DAY WITH MAXIMUM SPOONS