Journal Entry 9

Journal Entry 9: September 27th

It was a pretty standard day of teaching today. We're getting deeper into "Hamlet," and I'm starting to see some really interesting interpretations from my students. It's always fascinating to see how different people can read the same text and come up with such different ideas.

During my break, I went to the teacher's lounge to chat with some of the other teachers. We had nothing better to do so we started gossiping about a few of the students. Apparently, John got caught cheating on his math test. That was a big surprise for everyone because the kid was actually really smart. I guess the stress of being a junior must have got to him.

Also, one of the student Mary was trying to hide the fact that she had a crush on Mr. Davis. She wasn't in my class so I didn't know her personally, but I still found it funny how even though we're supposed to be professional, we can't help but talk about our students like they're part of a soap opera.

During the break, Ms. Johnson also complimented my hair. She called it "splendid" and said that it really suited me and a few of the other teachers agreed. It was really sweet of her to say, and it made me feel good. I couldn't remember why I hadn't put it up like I normally do, though. Maybe I was just busy in the morning and forgot.

After school, I spent some time grading papers and getting caught up on lesson planning. I can already tell that this is going to be a really busy year, but I'm looking forward to the challenge. It's funny how much being a teacher has changed me. I used to be so afraid of public speaking and now I can lecture for hours without even realizing it. I'm definitely more confident than I used to be, and I think that's a good thing.