Hello! How is the EP world doing? Life is ok here. I can't wait for school to get out but we still have another month left. The kids are great but I am having problems with the staff.
I am getting tidbits of information indirectly through passive-aggressive means where no one is actually telling me what the deal is but are making passing comments and it's just plain immature. It's downright junior-high-level. Maybe it's because we work in a junior high school.
There is this clique of special education paras and teachers that get together often, like every day, and chat as friends. I had always hoped I wouldn't end up being the topic of conversation for any reason but it's sounding more and more like my own para has a problem and she won't even tell me what it is. How am I supposed to operate my classroom if my own para can't tell me that she needs something from me? Instead she goes and tells the "Old Ninnies Breakfast Club"? It's frustrating to say the least.
It has left me so stressed out that I have been self-destructive with food so far this week. Hopefully I will get out of this slump soon and get back to it but for now I am just trying to go home and relax. If relaxing means drinking a Mike-arita, eating Mac and Cheese and reading a book on the couch, so be it.
On the good side of things, Idol is on tonight! I can't wait to find out who wins tomorrow.
Posted By: Leanne_Nalani
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05/22/2007 18:16
One Month
I hope you can make it through your last month of school. Just try to ignore them and remember they aren't worth the stress.
I'm so sorry! I hate stressful situations at work. They consume so much of your life it's hard to not let it affect you in some way. We are here for you!
We are here for you, just like Brandi said. It sucks when things at work aren't going well. Trust me, I know, too.....Remember. LOL! But, seriously, don't sabotage all your hard work with self-destructive behavior. If, in the long run, food will indeed make you feel better, than by all means, pig out. But is it really going to help? No, because tomorrow you'll still have the same problems at work AND a few extra pounds to deal with. And, girl, you are an EP poster child! I'm sorry you're going through a hard time. Please don't give up, though. How about some exercise? That can help with the stress. When you feel the least like exercising, that's when you need it the most. I know you've told me how it was a few times, and I hope I'm returning the favor. I hope this doesn't offend you. But you've come to far to let the "Ninnies Breakfast Club" bring you down! You are worth more than that!
I'm sorry your colleagues are behaving like children!
If drinking a Mike-arita and eating Mac & Cheese helps, then go for it. It's ok to binge once in awhile! But, it does suck that you are being forced to comfort yourself with food. Just confront this person and you will feel better. Good luck!
I hope tomorrow is a better day and I'm sure you are happy about the 3 day weekend!!! Hang in there...summer is almost here!
Thanks for the compliment on my daughter. She is pretty cute, isn't she?
hey leanne - sorry to hear you're dealing with stress at work with the co-workers... that is totally lame. :-\ i hope your mac n cheese hit the spot though and sometimes comfort food is what we need - as long as it doesn't become a regular thing it is fine! =) i am sending happy vibes your way and now that you've had your margarita, spring back with a big bang tomorrow. we can do this (I need to keep telling myself as well...).
There's a woman who bowls with us whom I've known for a very long time. She used to always be very friendly and talkative. This season, for some reason, she is completely ignoring me and my BFF. When my BFF ran for bowling league president, this woman tried to convince everyone to vote for her opponent. I haven't a clue what we did to deserve her childish treatment of us. When the occasion arrises, I'm going to ask what her problem is. I swear, there is nothing more frustrating than someone who is offended and starts snubbing you instead of telling you to your face. VERY CHILDISH!
I hope you will be able to clear this situation up really soon. I'm sure you've got enough stress to deal without the extra aggravation. Good luck!
I hate it when people act like that too. I'm sorry you have to face that and only one more month to go. I wish I knew how to tell you on how to confront these people but if they don't want to tell you their problems, leave as that, and try to put the fire out by being boring as possible. Hopefully their childish attentions will go elsewhere.
Not you!! I'm sorry they are being petty and talking about you behind your back. Soo not cool. I hope everything gets figured out and the month until school is out flys by!!!
I've been "off the wagon" for the last couple of weeks but I'm re-comitting today, hopefully for the last time.
We can do this Leanne. If you need to take a night off, do it, but come back stronger than ever.
Everywhere you go they're there! Just no escaping them. We even have them in the church, starting & spreading rumours, it's just plain pathetic. And what's weirder is, it seems the older they are the worse they are!
Ever heard the thing about we start out as babies, grow up, then return to babies (as old folks with dementia & alzheimers will attest to) - start in diapers & end in diapers! It's so true - totally justifies the childish behavior.
what an uncomfortable situation that is...I never know the best way to handle things like that...confront it or just bid my time till they find a new victim...hang in there
thanks for stopping by...Im late in responding I know...lol and btw "HaPpY BeLaTeD BiRtHdAy!!!!
I hope everything gets figured out and they grow up. I hate people like that, however no matter where you go they are there! However school is almost out and I bet you are uber excited about that! Hopefully you can make it till then! Hope you are having a wonderful time and things are going well! We miss you here!
I just came across your blog and you are amazing. I love to read about those who lost weight using WW and common sense and NOT phentermine or some other drug. yay for you!
I can't wait to have "after" pictures like you do. You are a Huge inspiration. You show that it can be done!!!
Thanks a lot!
Oh, sorry about your work troubles. Just let it go! Don't let the cattiness of women get to ya too much.
