yep

so i would say that i got my first, REAL teaching experience today, as i had to conquer (yes, conquer) the 2nd period eighth graders because our team teacher was sick and my cooperating teacher needed to go to the assembly we had today. not only did i have to teach them all by myself, but i had to do it for an hour and a half which is almost equivalent to eternity with middle schoolers if we're going to be honest. BUT, the good news is, it went fine. luckily, the 2nd period kids are studs and while they are a bit chatty, they are funny and they actually do care about what's going on. plus, it never hurts to bribe with candy. i was so relieved that they were being so good, especially when one of the counselors came in looking for a student. she asked me if i was the only one in control at that point in time and i explained the situation and she was like..."wow. you are doing great. they are so quiet!" i was like thank you LORD that she decided to come in at that moment! haha. i was in charge of the 6th graders later, for a shorter amount of time (thank goodness). they were insane. our schedule was different today and it just freaked them out like none other. it truly was bizarre. also bizarre, in our advisory class some people decided they needed dating advice from my teacher and i....basically i had nothing to offer them except really? you're in 8th grade. wait a little while. of course, that doesn't interest them because they are just about DYING to have that girl's number so they can text them all the live long day. OH middle school. it's fantastic.
i am about to open my windows, crawl in my bed, and take a nap. it's a miracle.