The past couple of days have been more of a rollercoaster ride than usual. I got up to go to school yesterday, threw all my crap in my car, got almost across the interstate bridge, and I heard the distinctive thump-thump-thump of a flat tire. It took just long enough for me to get onto the on ramp to process, and I pulled off on the side of it to get out and check. The tire was so flat the seal had broken.
I just sat in the car for a minute, trying to think of what the best thing to do would be. I finally decided to back up the on ramp, praying nobody came speeding down it. I managed to get turned around and limped slowly home.
The rest of the day was about what you'd expect from such a beginning. Late arrival at school. Not having the stuff I needed when I thought it was ready. Technology stupidity. A feeling of being rushed and just somehow dull. An unexpected meeting. A lack of Diet Mountain Dew everywhere. The big stuff and the little stuff all went to perdition in a handcart.
Today, I drove another vehicle. I took an entire 8-pack of Diet MD to my little fridge. We ordered lunch from a local restaurant. I wore a new sweater.
And my students made me laugh. They came in chatting about babies. Suddenly, according to them, I was expecting imaginary ones myself. They started coming up with baby names. I wound up with imaginary twins: Shakespeareonte and Shakespeareonce (a boy and a girl). It made me smile, and I needed it.
It also made me a little sad for all the obvious reasons, but I tried to focus on the sweetness instead of the bitter. Some days, that is easier to do than others. I'm lucky with the students I've got right now. They are a great assistance with it gets difficult.
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