Piece of Cake - NOT

Last year, at the end of the year, when I contemplated the Middle School Job, I sat down with the LA teacher. She assured me it was very easy to plan and that I'd have a much easier time than with 5th grade. I've found myself planning for a good number of hours this week and I think I've finally finished. I've made notes for the week, I am trying to be prepared. Walking into an 8th grade class where they all stare at you and you don't know what is going through their little heads is really scary. I don't find the other grades nearly as intimidating. The 8th graders tho, they feel like they are just as smart as me and can easily call me out if I make any kind of mistake and that scares the hell out of me.

School kicked my ass last week. I still don't feel like I've recovered from it, but somehow I'll walk in there tomorrow morning and get right back on the rollercoaster. This time, I'll have preps. Thank GOD specials start this week! I think I might die otherwise..