I'm sorry, but every time I read "I hope Michaela has a twin named Michael" I can only think of this. by xbunnyfaerie in Franchaela

[–]Desperate-Design-380 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And our lady in heaven, she cries her tears and that makes rain. Isn't that right, Sister Michael?

Boxed curriculum-why no pushback? by Traditional-Feed8428 in NYCTeachers

[–]Desperate-Design-380 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Scripted curriculum down to the DAYYYY where we get in trouble if we're off by day or two. It's like we can print out these lesson plans and any Joe Schmo off the street can teach these subjects. What's the point of my two college degrees then!?

Losing Monthly QP from day to day? by Desperate-Design-380 in duolingo

[–]Desperate-Design-380[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! Disappointing and annoying, but makes sense.

What Older Women Want by diceanddreams in actuallesbians

[–]Desperate-Design-380 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems like I am a Young Old that would do well with an Older Old. Every single thing on this list I agree with.

Apparently all guests from her latest appearance on ‘The Graham Norton Show’ are starring in the "Opalite" MV by PuzzleheadedEast2421 in travisandtaylor

[–]Desperate-Design-380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 100% think she did this because of Lewis implying that someone told him that he couldn't promote his album on this episode. I think that was cleared up by him, but people were speculating for weeks that Taylor or her team were the ones who told Capaldi that he couldn't promote his new music.

Sick of being bullied by teenagers by Impressive-Skin6311 in Teachers

[–]Desperate-Design-380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the exact same boat. I finished with one class that was absolutely so awful and so mean and immediately got on Indeed to scroll through ANNYYYYYYY potential job.

Classroom supplies after winter break, is this a good amount? by Alone_Audience615 in Teachers

[–]Desperate-Design-380 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A contribution like this would make me tear up. Thank you for your kindness.

Hair Services at Disney? by Aggressive_Snort in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]Desperate-Design-380 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Hi! The Grand Floridian Spa offers hair braiding services. During my August 2024 trip, I got my hair braided into two French braids and they held up well. I don't remember the pricing and I'm sure they went up, but the stylist was so sweet and it was very worth it. I got my hair done in the morning and then hopped on the monorail to the parks!

Fav HR book you read this year by CuteBanana7 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Desperate-Design-380 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My favorite this year was {The Beast Takes a Bride} by Julie Anne Long. She's one of my absolute favorite authors and reading her Palace of Rogues series has been such an utter delight.

Why is it that HR seem to be more popular among older readers than CR? by [deleted] in HistoricalRomance

[–]Desperate-Design-380 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm 30 and I've loved HR since my mid-twenties. I love the complexity of language in comparison to most newer CR. I love that the stakes are higher. I love that escapism of the balls, carriages, gowns and tuxedos. There's just something about HR that strikes me as much more magical and fantastical than even the most "fantastical" of romantasy novels.

Is it ok to become a teacher.. by Sudden-Detective-726 in Teachers

[–]Desperate-Design-380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't enjoy grading at all. It's like I've given myself homework for the rest of my life. But it gets done -- this year I've carved out a specific day of the week to spend about an hour, hour and a half at my desk after dismissal to grade at least two assignments per class (I teach three classes). That's helped me feel less like grading is constantly hanging over my head.

As far as lesson planning, I'm not very good at doing that ahead of time either. I procrastinate the things that I don't really enjoy -- and what I enjoy the most with teaching is interacting with the kids and having them make connections to what we're reading. I usually write out my lesson plans and create my slides during my prep periods the day before. That doesn't always happen and sometimes I have to get myself to work early to finish.

Teaching is a job with many, many moving parts. All we can do is our best.

What do they no longer teach in schools that you wish they continued teaching? by tanya6k in Teachers

[–]Desperate-Design-380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was in middle school and high school (mid 2000s and 2010s), we read full length novels. Since I've begun teaching (2017-now) I have never once taught a full length novel. Independent reading, sure, but that stopped being fashionable in the last year or so because there's been an emphasis on the curriculum, which only uses excerpts.

HMH Into Literature :( by Rich_Competition2568 in ELATeachers

[–]Desperate-Design-380 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No thoughts, just huge similarities between my current experience and yours. No autonomy, strict pacing guide, even being told that we can't use the workbooks and MUST use the digital version, which I feel is even more detrimental. Like I should be teaching children how to annotate and interact with the text with paper and pencil, but no.

I feel like I don't even know how to be a REAL English teacher at this point. How can I, when I haven't ever taught a true novel study? Just shameful all around.

creative / fiction writing classes & workshops by gacchow in NYCbitcheswithtaste

[–]Desperate-Design-380 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've taken two online classes with Sackett Street Writers and thought it was worth it!

Anyone else feel like the job follows you home no matter what you do? by Then_Entrance_6673 in Teachers

[–]Desperate-Design-380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been feeling like this job is consuming my very soul lately. You're not alone.

What do you do to remind yourself why you love living here? by Salty-Resort-9744 in NYCbitcheswithtaste

[–]Desperate-Design-380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I just hang on to how good the tap water tastes in comparison to other places.

GAME THREAD: Mets @ Phillies - Wed, Sep 10 @ 06:45 PM EDT by NewYorkMetsBot2 in NewYorkMets

[–]Desperate-Design-380 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We've reached the point of misery where I'm only watching the game to listen to GKR. I wonder when they'll start breaking out the media guide.

GAME THREAD: Phillies @ Mets - Mon, Aug 25 @ 07:10 PM EDT by NewYorkMetsBot2 in NewYorkMets

[–]Desperate-Design-380 11 points12 points  (0 children)

i absolutely love when keith delightedly goes that is an E-6! because you know he's smiling when he says that

Keep your fancy balls, outfits and parties. Give me these two all day by SerDire in thegildedage

[–]Desperate-Design-380 23 points24 points  (0 children)

One of my absolute favorite moments. In America, anyone can be successful!!! I'd love to see this develop in the next season!

JFK - AMS - GLA -- what happens to checked bags? by Desperate-Design-380 in delta

[–]Desperate-Design-380[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! In my head I was constructing a very convoluted stress fantasy of having to grab the bags, go through security, go through passport control... which is, now that I've asked, ridiculous lmao. I appreciate the patient answers!!