i'm being rebellious and posting a blog at work..."business use only..." ha! i've just spent an infuriating morning answering a phone that doesn't stop ringing. a guest is supposed to come in tomorrow and surprise her friend...i tried to look up her reservation and i couldn't find it. of couse, this was after i got off the phone with her. i've also had to call like 10 hotels in the area to get rate information...half of the people barely spoke english. the ones who did speak tried to sell the rooms hardcore. and i used to be one of those leeches *shudder*. so now i'm sitting here as the buzz from my coffee wears off and i await my lunchbreak. i want to go do some more shopping. well, i better get off this thing before i get caught...the Boss Lady doesn't take kindly to rule infractions...later kiddies
Struggling between commerce and the greater good...
...is emotionally draining. My current job allows me to work with schools in such a way that I'm beginning to realize yet again that I should be a teacher. To have the ability to work with kids and inspire them to work hard and get ready for the real world...that's something that's of real merit. That's something to truly be proud of. Even only reaching one kid a year out of the 30 or more you may teach...that's one kid that you've inspired to read more or write more or become a scientist or a teacher or the next President. I don't care if you think this sounds cliched...it's the truth. Anyway, now I'm in a position where the things that I really want to do can't be accomplished with the job that I currently have. Frustrating, yes. Surprising, no. Long time readers really know how not surprising this is. But things are ok for now. I'm thinking about lots of stuff and keeping busy at work and focusing on things that will help me keep my sanity...
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