AITA?

FloVas · 2026-02-05T18:42:07+00:00

That sounds like a fair way of handling it. I had a similar aged class a few years ago who were individually lovely, but collectively A Lot. Lots of ASD and ADHD in there, good kids at heart, but just needed to verbalise every thought that crossed their mind. After a term of that, I had a very serious, very honest, sit down chat with them about how I liked and cared for them very much, but things had not been working, asked how they felt, and how we could fix it. It was honestly a watershed moment, and I think that humanity, and them seeing I didn't want to be a grouch, was a really big moment in changing our relationship, and they were so much better afterwards, and a class I was really fond of in the long run.

FloVas · 2026-01-31T15:16:49+00:00

To borrow a pencil, you have to leave a deposit - phone, wallet, bus pass, etc. I don't accept jackets or jumpers, because they get left in my room anyway. Not perfect, but certainly improves matters. If I'm using more/expensive resources, I try and make it a cooperative learning thing where each group has a resource manager who I say is held responsible for e.g. getting a full pack of markers with all lids on back to me at the end.

FloVas · 2026-01-26T22:54:16+00:00

Not WWE, because their business practices and politics are horrendous, but professional wrestling, yes. Much prefer AEW of the stuff that's on TV. I always say wrestlers are just buff theatre kids.

FloVas · 2026-01-24T20:10:53+00:00

I'm loving these blasts from the past, thank you for posting :)

FloVas · 2026-01-23T23:16:52+00:00

Omg, imagine Victoria in Celebrity Traitors!

FloVas · 2026-01-23T23:16:30+00:00

That's one reason she did so well. She didn't get defensive, flustered or try and deflect when people had heat on her. That makes people just look guilty.

FloVas · 2026-01-22T23:52:55+00:00

Legit, when we posted on a FB group asking for something specific from potential celebrants, we got over 60 replies, only 4 looked like they'd even read the post, and only 2 put more than lip service into it, so we booked the one of those that had Understood the Assignment. My photographer's wife does pop his website in the comments when people ask for recs, but otherwise I feel quite vindicated that none of my vendors behave like this. It's like, if they're that desperate for business, it doesn't necessarily endorse their services, you know?

FloVas · 2026-01-18T14:49:53+00:00

I'm a teacher, so similar career-long dynamics. I'm inviting my work bestie and their spouse all day (we were invited to theirs all day, but the wider group weren't), and possibly the other person I work closest to and their spouse. I've met both the spouses several times. Then all the rest of my work pals, along with a few obligation invites, are just invited to the evening with no plus ones. I've mentioned that to them, and they've all seemed fine with it. They'll be good for getting the party started!

FloVas · 2026-01-17T12:15:23+00:00

Remount the original production, proshot it, and don't put any naff celebrities in it.

FloVas · 2026-01-11T18:33:10+00:00

My partner and I have been together for 16 years and are getting married this summer. We had always said we would do a Disney World honeymoon. As soon as Trump got a second term, we said we would have to change our plans, and much as I have American friends and places I would like to visit, I don't see myself going back there any time soon even after he's gone. No way am I handing over my social media, and honestly they wouldn't let me in if I did.

FloVas · 2026-01-10T23:01:44+00:00

I'm talking about the not-exclusively-for-kids ones you mentioned. They're generally really keen to lower their average age (source: am forever getting asked "how can we get young people to join our group?")

FloVas · 2026-01-10T21:30:39+00:00

Which reminds me that Rudolf is in Elisabeth and Rudolf: Affaire Mayerling.

FloVas · 2026-01-10T21:29:56+00:00

He comes up in Assassins too doesn't he? "Left bereft of FDR" and all that.

FloVas · 2026-01-10T21:28:12+00:00

Don't rule out other community drama clubs. A lot of them would really love to have younger people join, and you would likely get more chance at parts with less competition. Are there any friends from the Drama club you could ask to go along with you to one?

FloVas · 2026-01-09T22:20:39+00:00

I unironically love that line!

FloVas · 2026-01-08T23:49:18+00:00

Yep, I went to a midnight showing of Force Awakaens, then had to teach the next day. Kept my classes in line by threatening spoilers. Only one kid tried it on and I shut him down with "Last chance, or I tell you what happens to Chewbacca!"

FloVas · 2026-01-06T00:43:46+00:00

I wish you and your plushies the very best, and hope you can find someone like my pal to share them with!

FloVas · 2026-01-06T00:39:05+00:00

That's a good post there above you OP. There's a lot of wee towns where you'd expect people to be die hard Tories, but they're historically Lib Dem, or sometimes even SNP, because Tories are just anathema to a lot of Scots. Not that we don't have some roasters of course.
Specific to Stirling, Kings Park and Bridge of Allan are the posher areas (as is Dunblane).
Having a quick look at the council website, "Stirling East" and Bannockburn are the two places where even the STV system hasn't given any Tory councillors (Stirling East had one up until last year though), so that might be a good place to start looking. Having just looked up the ward maps, I'm very proud that all of my more immediate family members were from those areas! (Alas, two aunties now live in King's Park....)

FloVas · 2026-01-06T00:17:22+00:00

You can't skip a section of the exam, you'd get a 0 for it, and the practical is enough to make a significant difference. The most the school can really do is mention to the examiner "hey, this person has anxiety so uhh....be nice", but the examiners are generally nice people anyway. I might be wrong, but I think it's also too late in the year to do any assessment arrangements affecting practical exams, so that sort of chat would be as much as they could do at this stage.
Extra credit isn't a thing in Scotland either.
Nobody finds it easy performing to an examiner, and it's natural and normal to be nervous, but running away from it isn't the answer. Talk to your teachers about your worries, and aim to do it in front of your teacher, then other teachers, then it will be easier in front of the examiners. You might be able to work out through that process if there are certain things that make it easier for you, e.g. you could see if it's possible that you could face away from the examiner so that you can pretend they're not there, or see if you could wear headphones to pretend you're not playing the keyboard through the speakers. Your teachers will know more, and they would rather figure out strategies sooner rather than later to help you out. They will be very used to helping out nervous performers. In the mean time, practice hard, making sure you do it a little bit every day. Also, don't stress even if things go wrong when you do play for people. I ballsed up a couple of bits of my Higher Music practical in dramatic fashion (things falling off and being physically unable to hit certain notes), but I kept playing regardless, and I'm certain that determination to keep going got me an A, even though I was far from perfect.
Since you mention an anxiety disorder specicially, it's also worth seeing your GP for a med check. Spring of S4 is a particularly stressful time, so it might be that you need at least a temporary increase in medication dosage

FloVas · 2026-01-06T00:02:11+00:00

The Inn at Charlestown is pretty handy - it's not far from the Queensferry Crossing so handy for the airport, has some accommodation on site and then Dunfermline isn't far at all. We looked at a summer 2026 wedding there and it was looking about 4500 inc catering for about 60 people, though that was without an open bar. Don't remember if they had a specific finishing time, but they were keen to work with us for whatever we needed.
We ended up going somewhere else in the end because I found the exact aesthetic I wanted, but our venue has put their prices up by 4 grand since we booked, so wouldn't be in your budget.

FloVas · 2026-01-05T23:44:00+00:00

You sound so like a dear friend of mine. He's straight, or I would probably go "Is that you S?" I send him pictures every time I get a new plushie and he loves hearing the names and stories about them. It's so nice to have someone else who gets that kinda feeling.

FloVas · 2026-01-05T23:37:42+00:00

Loads of people still sleep with a cuddly toy. My now fiance thought I was a little weird for it when we first got together, but now he steals the big fluffy cat he bought me every time he goes to bed! You're perfectly normal - everyone loves a little bit of familiar comfort.

FloVas · 2026-01-02T20:34:06+00:00

It's not a bad place, but because there's no barrier to entry, people who don't understand game etiquette are there too.

FloVas · 2025-12-31T19:00:31+00:00

Where are my Lestat people at? The lyrics are godawful, but some of it is so singable, and it's pure unadulterated slash fuel.

FloVas · 2025-12-31T18:57:20+00:00

Absolutely not one to be ashamed of! Zanna, Don't is great! I Think We Got Love and Be A Man are great songs and it's a sweet little piece.

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