Come Full Circle

April 6, 2010

by — Posted in Imago Dei

I woke up this morning to a cool breeze with bird chirping and sun dancing on the walls. I had high hopes for the peacefulness of the day. Surely a day that starts so happily would have to go on happily. I took my time getting ready, checking my email, just taking in the warmth of April. Today I substituted half a day starting at noon. I should know that a high school full of angsty teens wouldn’t be the most peaceful place, but 3rd hour was a great class, no problems, no attitudes… just good kids. Since I was subbing for a soccer coach, who has soccer 4th hour, I had anticipated sitting in the teacher’s lounge and reading a book.

Instead… I was supposed to go take a class who’s normal teacher was doing testing. But, the testing was over and the teacher was supposed to take his class back. However, the teacher was no where to be found and the other sub (who was actually supposed to take the class) decided I should take the class because there is no sense in both of us being there. They weren’t a bad class, but there were quite a few attitudes, some kids who didn’t want to do their work, kids who were ready to go home because it’s the last hour of the day…

And now we’ve come full circle, sitting on the couch, feeling the April breeze, enjoying some peace and quite. Even Seifer is calm right now. I’d love to rant, to throw a fit about doing extra work… but really, what does it matter, was it that bad? And my blog title reminds me that even this much ranting isn’t reflecting well. So I think I’ll go take Seifer outside and survey our weed infestation just to enjoy this peaceful day.