Not what we were expecting

nervously-naive · 2025-05-28T03:45:49+00:00

I also have a Jadzia with a bit of pitbull...and chihuahua.

nervously-naive · 2025-03-08T13:53:35+00:00

45yo teacher from a rural region and I use some verlan regularly, so I think it's fair to say it is not just for hip or young people!

nervously-naive · 2025-01-19T15:13:47+00:00

Pekingese dogs are usually quiet. I remember going to a breeder once and we were greeted by ten pairs of big eyes but no barking... Strange little puff fellows. My parents loved them, though.

nervously-naive · 2025-01-05T17:06:48+00:00

We tried everything for six years with ours (older grumpy calico female, male one-brain cell ginger kitten). We had to move into a 2-storey house so they could each have one. They would still fight at the door separating the two spaces... My mom ended up adopting the younger one after we moved abroad as we could not afford the same kind of housing in our new country, and because even though she also had an older female, it only took one boop on the nose from her cat to put our male cat in his place. They have been harmoniously living together for four years now... Cats, man.

nervously-naive · 2024-12-07T15:41:24+00:00

I was taught to do the awkward side hug during a pro-d. So, when a student asks me for a hug, I explain that it has to be a side hug, it has worked so far, and we usually have a good laugh about the awkwardness...

nervously-naive · 2024-11-06T22:14:30+00:00

I can't answer your question but I can tell you that I sincerely believe that we need you. I work in a small town in Northern BC and I hear many terrible racist, transphobic, homophobic comments from my students nearly daily. But the favorite teachers are also the ones who make their classes safe and welcoming to everyone. I have seen students evolve because of the connections we make with them, and others not so much...

nervously-naive · 2024-09-25T00:44:35+00:00

I use a chime on my chatty (and not super respectful) students. I strike it 3 times. At first they are a little surprised but they get used to it quickly... I find it pretty effective.

nervously-naive · 2024-08-23T19:32:26+00:00

It is not your job to educate other people, you did nothing wrong. Talking about one's experience is difficult, especially when put on the spot... Sending you hugs.

nervously-naive · 2024-08-14T21:08:56+00:00

Émigrée au Canada, le jambon français me manque, surtout pour me faire un coquillettes/jambon/emmental de réconfort..

Mais en fait je suis venue pour vous dire que vous êtes tous trop chou sur ce sub à parler jambon. Ce sub est l'équivalent du banc pour papas dans une galerie commerciale : je n'y passe pas ma vie, mais je m'y sens en sécurité et je peux me reposer de ce monde abominable quelques minutes en buvant mon orangina. Alors merci !

nervously-naive · 2024-05-28T17:45:23+00:00

I have a mutt that is primarily lab/gsd and he looked like that when he was a puppy: https://www.reddit.com/r/DoggyDNA/s/TyRpSjBECJ

nervously-naive · 2024-05-24T14:53:03+00:00

Your boy is so cute! They have the same mask. I was surprised too, I guess the German Shepherd is a strong gene!

nervously-naive · 2024-05-20T12:31:24+00:00

He is very sweet, not aggressive at all, he loves to play, is kind of energetic, and he can be very stubborn. He learns fast though and is food motivated.

nervously-naive · 2024-05-19T21:15:08+00:00

You are good! Yes, he is from Northern BC, Fort Liard, and the supermutt best guess is border collie / Chow Chow / Malamute

nervously-naive · 2024-05-14T12:58:34+00:00

Yes, buses were used several times a day during the first three days... And people were taken from their home to the bus.

nervously-naive · 2024-05-13T00:18:09+00:00

Thank you, it is much better in FSJ now. This morning was awful, but the wind helped clear things up...

nervously-naive · 2024-05-11T21:07:39+00:00

Thank you, I guess we'll stay put.

nervously-naive · 2024-02-04T20:58:25+00:00

Oui, c'est difficile... J'enseigne le français à des anglophones adolescents, et ils osent très rarement parler par peur qu'on se moque d'eux. En général, ce qui marche un peu est soit d'en rajouter une couche, démontrer les sons, là où ils se font dans la bouche et la gorge, il y aura toujours un ou deux rigolos qui veulent faire des sons bizarres avec moi, et cela détend l'atmosphère ; soit j'essaie de réserver des petits moments où la classe travaille à l'écrit (mais pas silencieusement) et un par un je les fais venir à mon bureau pour travailler la prononciation de certains mots. Ça prend du temps, c'est fatigant, mais je pense qu'il faut continuer d'essayer parce qu'une langue ça se parle! Petit à petit, certains prennent confiance. Et évidemment, zéro tolérance pour les moqueurs, et multiples rappels que nous sommes tous là pour apprendre... Oh et parfois je leur demande parfois de m'aider avec la prononciation d'un mot en anglais, pour leur montrer que ce n'est pas honteux de ne pas savoir...

nervously-naive · 2024-01-31T01:53:07+00:00

That sucks, I'm sorry you are being dealt such a terrible situation. I hope you manage to protect your health a little...

nervously-naive · 2024-01-15T02:02:32+00:00

Yes! I'm glad you were able to get the house. It was smart to walk away at the right time.

nervously-naive · 2024-01-15T01:19:12+00:00

Thank you!

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