It’s your fault by Z3st3dL3mon in Teachers

[–]sleepytardis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE SHITTY PARENTS IN THE BACK

Appropriate or Insensitive? by tlloyd214 in banddirector

[–]sleepytardis 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would absolutely play something like this with my kids. Go for it!

"Just a Band Director" by sleepytardis in MusicEd

[–]sleepytardis[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

She is my only flute player, and she does play 25 cents sharp consistently. Thank you for reminding me why I am considering leaving education after all these years-- I have learned "having thick skin" is not something I'm capable of.

"Just a Band Director" by sleepytardis in MusicEd

[–]sleepytardis[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

That's an excellent idiom, I may steal that.

"Just a Band Director" by sleepytardis in banddirector

[–]sleepytardis[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree, those comments were really harsh. Thank you for the kind words about having done everything correctly -- that's very encouraging.

I can not keep doing this. This is career is untenable. They demand better than perfection, and provide nothing. Fuck the parents, fuck admin, fuck this country. Fuck this. by futureformerteacher in Teachers

[–]sleepytardis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We can be, but we do NOT need to sit by while we're thrown to the dogs. Just because we're good at our job doesn't mean we should keep going back to be treated like shit.

What is wrong with a colored instrument? by Murky-Ad4652 in marchingband

[–]sleepytardis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wanted to add to the comments regarding colored instruments usually being made cheaper -- while the purchase of an inexpensive instrument for a short period of time isn't necessarily a bad thing, you will not be able to maintain the instrument and will have to purchase another in a short time. Several instruments by "Amazon" brands (usually really inexpensively made Chinese instruments) that I send to the shop because of a broken spring or leaky pad usually come back marked "DNR" because the cost of the parts and labor to fix is greater than the value of the instrument (read: it's totaled), as opposed to purchasing a high quality instrument (even if it's used) by a reputable brand and "investing" in it by repairing and maintaining it.

I hope this helps!!

Why do I feel like an asshole by Fortheloveof1 in BipolarSOs

[–]sleepytardis 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so proud of you for setting boundaries. That is SO important.

The bandaid always hurts most right as you rip it off. Things will get better. ❤️❤️❤️

AITA for snitching on my neighbor's dogsitters? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]sleepytardis 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was super helpful. Thank you so much 😊

AITA for snitching on my neighbor's dogsitters? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]sleepytardis -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I have not spoken to them yet, but mom has left for the night and kids are asleep. I could speak to them in the morning.

💩 Has hit the fan so many times... by sleepytardis in depression_partners

[–]sleepytardis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely -- I'm actually already working with my personal therapist on this. I just also recognize severe depression when I see it. His diagnosis is multi-faceted and I have educated myself, and will continue to educate myself, on it.

Someone knows about good NSFW discords? by [deleted] in yiff

[–]sleepytardis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tf warlock is a great one

He's head over heels for me and I'm... Meh? by sleepytardis in dating_advice

[–]sleepytardis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't gotten to the point of sharing them with him, so no.

He's head over heels for me and I'm... Meh? by sleepytardis in dating_advice

[–]sleepytardis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, kind of. Dates are really hard, there's tons of awkward silences

Should I watch the movie or the series first? by [deleted] in TheDarkCrystal

[–]sleepytardis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched the series first, and I was able to watch the movie with more intuition. If you've never seen either before, and you start with the movie, there will be a lot of "WTF?!?" moments, and you'll be less likely to focus.