So you've stumble into my first attempt at a blog/journal. I'm in the middle of a long work week. September to June, Friday would be the end of my week, but I'm currently in cook mode and friday means the real work is just starting.
Since most of you don't know me, I'll fill you in that 9.5 months of the year, I'm special ed teacher who works with behaviorally/emotionally disabled middle school kids. That's basically the craziest of the crazies. For most of my time teaching, I've moonlighted as a cook.
Sometimes I feel like have multiple personality disorder. My two jobs are so different. Opposite types of people, opposite standards of behavior, opposite hours. Physical dangers versus mental dangers. If money were no object and the hours weren't so crappy, I would say "fuck it" to the teacher business all together. I'm tired of saving the world. I'd rather just feed people. s. I've been in that like of work for about 8 years. I'm scheduled to return for one more year, but this will for sure be my last year dealing with b/e kids. Time to let someone else take over.
I'm not sure if cooking is my "passion" but I'm infected with the restaurant business. I love the work environment. I know how to behave there, and I think I'm pretty good at it. I definitely feel more at home behind the line (or even serving) than I do teaching. I really enjoy the work, most of the time.
I'm setting a goal to update this one or twice a week. Likely, it will be filled with work stories (both of cook and teaching), rambling about about my dog, and occasional philosophical rants. I wonder if anyone will read this?
Since most of you don't know me, I'll fill you in that 9.5 months of the year, I'm special ed teacher who works with behaviorally/emotionally disabled middle school kids. That's basically the craziest of the crazies. For most of my time teaching, I've moonlighted as a cook.
Sometimes I feel like have multiple personality disorder. My two jobs are so different. Opposite types of people, opposite standards of behavior, opposite hours. Physical dangers versus mental dangers. If money were no object and the hours weren't so crappy, I would say "fuck it" to the teacher business all together. I'm tired of saving the world. I'd rather just feed people. s. I've been in that like of work for about 8 years. I'm scheduled to return for one more year, but this will for sure be my last year dealing with b/e kids. Time to let someone else take over.
I'm not sure if cooking is my "passion" but I'm infected with the restaurant business. I love the work environment. I know how to behave there, and I think I'm pretty good at it. I definitely feel more at home behind the line (or even serving) than I do teaching. I really enjoy the work, most of the time.
I'm setting a goal to update this one or twice a week. Likely, it will be filled with work stories (both of cook and teaching), rambling about about my dog, and occasional philosophical rants. I wonder if anyone will read this?
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ohfear:
massive respect to you mate! teaching is one tough cookie. Need more people like you in the world.
sovryn:
I read your blog! 
It's because I saw you on the "SG Newbies" group. Very interesting blog you have here. I understand how your career teaching them could be difficult for you. I dealt with lots of children that way and it WAS difficult, but they are all so innocent and I love them all. They just need a patient and understanding person by their side. Cooking, I LOVE cooking! I cook whenever I get a chance! Even if I can't eat what I am making it doesn't matter to me because I just enjoy it so much! I love cooking for people! My roommate and I plan on opening a restaurant someday! Well I look forward to reading more of your blogs! Much love! Muuaah sweets!!! 
It's because I saw you on the "SG Newbies" group. Very interesting blog you have here. I understand how your career teaching them could be difficult for you. I dealt with lots of children that way and it WAS difficult, but they are all so innocent and I love them all. They just need a patient and understanding person by their side. Cooking, I LOVE cooking! I cook whenever I get a chance! Even if I can't eat what I am making it doesn't matter to me because I just enjoy it so much! I love cooking for people! My roommate and I plan on opening a restaurant someday! Well I look forward to reading more of your blogs! Much love! Muuaah sweets!!!