Approximate reading time: 14 min I am pleased to report, it has been a significantly calmer week this week. Of course, it helps that I am on holiday for two weeks and that I’m back looking after my two favourite cats in the whole entire world… Aren’t they adorable? So, this whole week I have …
Category: Assertiveness
A Day in the Life of a Supply Teacher
Approximate reading time: 12 minutes Well, I wish I could say that the possession was over and that I had annexed all my sad, lonely perplexed parts to the back of the cupboard (Where frankly sometimes I think they should stay!) But that would be a lie. And for the sake of authenticity, I’m trying …
Dear John
Approximate reading time: 8 min Written the 7th July 2022 My teaching assistant John walked out today Irritated and angry that I had the audacity to say “I’m so frustrated I have so much work to get through It really doesn’t help when I have to do your job to” In fairness, he was leaving …
Deep breaths
Approximate reading time: 14min Written the 3rd July 2021 I’ve been writing reports for the last three weeks it’s been exhausting and tiring (Been feeling pretty bleak) So conscious of my jaw that’s clenched like a rock But I’m happy I’m learning to quietly take stock Of my emotions my feelings inside of me And …
So much for honesty
Approximate reading time: 10min Written the 25th June 2021 I was offered this reception job On a full-time contract Finally paid for the summer holidays (Fantastic! Imagine that!) After ten long years of being self-employed A regular pay check I was overjoyed Absolutely elated things were finally on track Except for one tiny minuscule, little fact …
Dearest Yoga Boy
Approximate reading time: 2min Written the 24 May 2021 Three weeks of yoga (I should be Zen and so calm) But I’m compelled to vent and raise the alarm! Fuck you irritate the absolute shit out of me How on earth did I not initially, see? Was I mad in my head to pay …
Time for Everything
Approximate reading time: 4 minutes Last week was a super chilled week. I had two days of lectures and two days with lovely Bailey. Dolly’s mum has decided to send Dolly to doggy daycare during the week so now I only have Bailey to contend with. I have to admit it’s much easier having one …
The Wizard of OZ
Written 11 March 2021 The Wizard of Oz is so often what I see when it comes to my writing in comparison with me Hidden safely in the sanctity of my emerald room I feverishly pen my feelings that consume This is what I think! This is what I know! But when it comes to real …
Big Girl Pants
Approximate reading time: 2 min Written 18th March 2021 Today I’m proud I’m so proud of me Please allow me a moment to gloat with glee Today I spoke up I made a choice Rather than keeping quiet I used my voice It felt pretty amazing to be honest, take a chance rather than continuing …
My right to fight
Approximate reading time: 13 min I kind of feel like this poem needs to come with a warning! From someone who spent years following other people’s spiritual teachings, sucking it all in, trying to mould myself to somehow fit into other people’s paths the last thing I would EVER want to do is to imply …