Tuesday, August 9, 2005

my first day of school

Okay, I have been depressed over my homebound state long enough. Last Thursday, I decided to embrace sloth-hood. I tok my pain pill, decided against showering that day & lay on the couch guilt-free, watching old ER re-runs.

The phone rings...
"Hello"

It is my NEW principal.
"Why arent' you here?"

"Because I'm here"

"you didn't get my letter?"

"What letter?"

"We are having a special education meeting,but I guess we can fill you in later"

"oh,no, give me 15 minutes & I will be there!"

So, with hair fluffed with instant spray & a long dress to hide my hairy legs,perfume to cover my unshowered funk & my brain slightly more fogged than usual, I stagger in 20 minutes late to make my first impression on the new staff.

my principal introduced me & said I was recovering from surgery.

I dont' know where she got that from. I had mentioned I was having back problems & I guess I looked rough enough she extrapolated from there.

I didn't disabuse anyone of that notion.

I even felt kinda post-op.

Everyone was nice.

Even with the inauspicious beginning,I think I'll like it there!

Hey,stuff happens...so does joy...no stress here!

 

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dearest Marti,
lol ! You really are so amuzing  and amazing! You're a great inspiration tot eh kids I think and you inspire us here too! love,nat

Anonymous said...

Way to pull it off...that is great!
Got that out of the way with the elegance of the best of sloths!
Love it! Such a great outlook.


Wishing you health, happiness and laughter.
TJ~

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Anonymous said...

Lol that was cool.  Post OP eh?  Hehe!  I think Id like that too.  Lol  Keep em coming.  You are good for the spirit.
Mariann

Anonymous said...

ha! That was some quick thinking on his/her part!

Anonymous said...

Ain't it funny how life always seems to throw us little curve balls just when we least expect it? It does keep life interesting.
Bon & Mal

Anonymous said...

That's my girl!!!!
Judith
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Anonymous said...

Impressions can only go up from here, right!
Tammy

Anonymous said...

lol - I hope things are getting better for you!

Be well,
Dawn
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