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Abstract: After presenting menorrhagia with every menstrual cycle between December 2020-April 2021, I saw a doctor and was diagnosed with a stage I, FIGO grade 2 tumor in my uterus (endometrial cancer). A hysterectomy was performed on May 20, 2021 where the tumor was removed along with everything else (salpingo-oopherectomy). Post op treatment ( Read more... )

On May 25, I got a text after work. I was stressing out over writing the AP ENG 3 syllabus when my aunt texts me saying Uncle Ed's dead. I called back, but she was too distraught so I phoned my other uncle, Ed's brother, who confirmed that Ed was found dead next to his bedside. EMS and police were there so I let him go ( Read more... )

Prior to Mom's passing, I'd never had to make funeral arrangements. For future ref, here's what happens so when I do this again in the future, I know what to expect and what to plan for:

(These plans are in effect for when death is foreseen and imminent, i.e. patient on hospice) I really don't know how people do it when their loved ones die ( Read more... )

I was called in to sign a contract on oct. 22. I've been signing them since the transfer to the new campus. The contract states that my wages are paid for via special funds, therefore when said funds run out, I may be transferred to a new campus (or possibly out of a job). I signed them figuring that since I taught the remedial writing to get kids ( Read more... )

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The Bigot: I got a student in 4th period, large tree of a guy (not fat), glasses, and a neo-nazi. In 2 assignments, he's managed to integrate bigotry. First instance was on an ice breaker question, he said his nickname would be "Hitler." Second time was when we drew/wrote a list of our dislikes he drew a brown headed stick figure with an arrow ( Read more... )

On June 12, I went swimming at Araina's apt. I was so engrossed in conversation that I forgot to remove my iPhone from the bra strap of my swimsuit and I jumped into the pool. When I spotted my wallet in the deep end after 5 mins, I dove for it and saw my ID and the phone ( Read more... )

At 9:30 pm last night, 5/25, my maternal grandmother passed away ( Read more... )

So in addition to dealing with Mom's stroke, my principal called me in on 5/27 to tell me that despite another ENG teacher resigning, she still had to let another one go and I was that teacher. She claims that because of my lack of seniority and the fact that I'm not a coach were factors in my reassignment. BUT...there is one other teacher who had ( Read more... )