Sloth: The Man with the Hammer

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

Sorry you've had a rough day. I've had a few of those before in my time, they aren't fun at all.

[Elastigirl]

Sorry about the bad day. You are a good teacher who cares for his students, one bad day doesn't change that. 

[DJtrippyT]

Im sorry your day was bad. I wish i could fix it but I'm sending you a hug. 

[Marauder]

Sigh. Sorry to hear about your day. Mr. Marauder had a similar type of incident at work a week or two ago.  Meetings and calls were had, etc etc. He really struggled with it.  I hope you can manage to forget about it. Yeah, yeah, I know. It was worth a try.  Hugs. 

 

 

[deftona]

Sorry to hear about the bad day. Everyone else already said it but it doesn't take anything away from your general awesomeness and hopefully the letter in your file is just a formality. I hope you enjoyed your sour beer, but maybe Slothgirl isn't too wide of the mark - It does sound like you could use a good party and I'm sure a dog party can be bangin' if you do it right.

[turboseize]

There is a saying in the (german) army "a soldier without an entry in the disciplinary file is no soldier".  Mistakes happen when people don't care - or when they care to much. (Or when they have cared too much for too long a time and get worn down). You obviously do not want too many of the first, but the others are the ones you need quite a few of in your company and you will be glad to have them, regardless of their disciplinary history. 

[Marauder]

3 hours ago, turboseize said:

There is a saying in the (german) army "a soldier without an entry in the disciplinary file is no soldier".  Mistakes happen when people don't care - or when they care to much. (Or when they have cared too much for too long a time and get worn down). You obviously do not want too many of the first, but the others are the ones you need quite a few of in your company and you will be glad to have them, regardless of their disciplinary history. 

 

^^^Just thought that needed to be said again. 

[Mrs Van]

14 hours ago, Elastigirl said:

Sorry about the bad day. You are a good teacher who cares for his students, one bad day doesn't change that. 

This^^^ You are and always will be a good teacher who cares. We all make mistakes, it is how we pick up from there and continue that matters.

 

The boys also get upset because I don't buy a special birthday present for our animals' birthdays. I told them to give the specific birthday girl/boy extra attention. Snippie the Jack Russell is turning 11 on valentine's day. Think she'll like heart shaped raw-pet's mince for breakfast?

[Big_Show]

Really sorry mate. Hope it all turns out as well as can be expected.

[Yasha92]

Hugs to you! Hope everything settles down soon

 

Maybe Slothgirl can make a card for old-dog, it recognises it's day without going crazy ...I don't think I actually know our cats birthday... I'd have to check his adoption card o_O

 

Well done for keeping eating on point, there's a lot of that going on in here I've noticed

 

 

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[Bearlee]

Sorry about the bad day. Fortunately you have an awesome support system in your family.

[Xena]

Sorry about work. Mostly because I know you really care about your job and the kids in your class. (and you are a good person).

 

All the ideas about encouraging Slothgirl to figure out the dog birthday are good. I celebrate my cat's birthday with lox...mostly because I like it. I buy some on his birthday and he gets a little bit. Maybe you guys could have burgers or something (something good but that you would eat anyway) and the dog could get a little taste.

 

I just went on a big safari trying to google some good cider I had this fall. It was a mainstream brand (I think woodchuck) and came in a variety pack. There were two interesting ones that were oaky and kind of tasted whiskey-like. I didn't like it at first, but it really grew on me. If I see something like it again, I'll drop a line.

[maegs]

Sorry you had a rough day at work. Hopefully it works out alright

 

On 2/6/2017 at 3:37 PM, Sloth the Enduring said:

 

I saw a map like this recently (It was like 'global levels of lactose intolerance' or something) with the caption "why white people love cheese"

[EricMN]

Sorry to hear things went sideways at work. You take a lot of deserved pride in your job. I hope things are smoothing out.

[DJtrippyT]

13 hours ago, maegs said:

 

I saw a map like this recently (It was like 'global levels of lactose intolerance' or something) with the caption "why white people love cheese"

 

This made me spit coffee laughing

[Sloth the Enduring]

 

 

Thanks for all of the support and kind words.  They meant a lot and helped.  I appreciate your kindness. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I've the last few days in a funk because of the job situation. I'm still waiting for my due process hearing. I wish I could get it over with.  I finally started climbing out of my dark hole today. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have to get ready for conferences, so it will be a few days until I have time to do a real update.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2/14/17 Tuesday

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training: DDP Energy.  Rode the trainer after school for 50 minutes.  

 

 

 

Eating: on point.  If you have a sweet tooth today is a great day to work in a school. If you don't eat sweets, but really want to it's a difficult day. I have a drawer full of candy the kids gave me. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[LouCarJo]

I had to turn down a guy on the street this morning who was trying to give me some of these (as part of some promo thing).  He looked upset but I didn't want the temptation!

 

Sorry about your school thing and glad you're coming out of the dark hole.

[Bearlee]

Hey Sloth, I did 1hr 15min yoga today and fixed a walkie talkie while doing it (an additional 10min). What you been doing? See that it's going to be nice in MN this weekend (assume 50s is nice for MN). Any chance you can get out for a long ride to clear your head? Let's get this done Bro.

 

p.s. Too many of those valentine hearts hit too close too home, ouch.

[Mrs Van]

17 hours ago, Sloth the Enduring said:

I have a drawer full of candy the kids gave me.

See, not just us saying your an awesome teacher.

I didn't know you still got these heart shaped sweets! Loved them as a child. Never got them for valentine's.

[Sloth the Enduring]

On February 10, 2017 at 9:32 AM, DJtrippyT said:

I've fallen behind (again) but I'm just here to say hi and tell you I've found my second favorite photo of you.

 

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That's great. It reminded me that Slothboy and I haven't laid around and watched a movie in a while. I should do that before he decides he's too big. 

 

On February 10, 2017 at 6:04 PM, Tanktimus the Encourager said:

Sorry you've had a rough day. I've had a few of those before in my time, they aren't fun at all.

 

Thanks. 

 

On February 10, 2017 at 6:54 PM, Elastigirl said:

Sorry about the bad day. You are a good teacher who cares for his students, one bad day doesn't change that. 

 

Thanks.  One mistake can change things for me though. 

 

On February 10, 2017 at 7:34 PM, DJtrippyT said:

Im sorry your day was bad. I wish i could fix it but I'm sending you a hug. 

 

Thanks.  

 

On February 10, 2017 at 8:48 PM, Marauder said:

Sigh. Sorry to hear about your day. Mr. Marauder had a similar type of incident at work a week or two ago.  Meetings and calls were had, etc etc. He really struggled with it.  I hope you can manage to forget about it. Yeah, yeah, I know. It was worth a try.  Hugs. 

 

 

 

I hope everything turned out okay for Mr. Marauder. 

 

On February 11, 2017 at 3:32 AM, deftona said:

Sorry to hear about the bad day. Everyone else already said it but it doesn't take anything away from your general awesomeness and hopefully the letter in your file is just a formality. I hope you enjoyed your sour beer, but maybe Slothgirl isn't too wide of the mark - It does sound like you could use a good party and I'm sure a dog party can be bangin' if you do it right.

 

Thanks. A letter in the file doesn't mean much unless something else happens. The thing is with the school district it's a crapshoot as to how they want to deal with things. The letter is just my best guess. 

 

The dog party never happened. It probably should have. 

 

On February 11, 2017 at 4:09 AM, turboseize said:

There is a saying in the (german) army "a soldier without an entry in the disciplinary file is no soldier".  Mistakes happen when people don't care - or when they care to much. (Or when they have cared too much for too long a time and get worn down). You obviously do not want too many of the first, but the others are the ones you need quite a few of in your company and you will be glad to have them, regardless of their disciplinary history. 

 

Thanks mate. Weary and worn down describes me quite well. 

 

On February 11, 2017 at 9:52 AM, elizevdmerwe said:

This^^^ You are and always will be a good teacher who cares. We all make mistakes, it is how we pick up from there and continue that matters.

 

The boys also get upset because I don't buy a special birthday present for our animals' birthdays. I told them to give the specific birthday girl/boy extra attention. Snippie the Jack Russell is turning 11 on valentine's day. Think she'll like heart shaped raw-pet's mince for breakfast?

 

Who wouldn't like heart shaped mince for breakfast?

 

On February 11, 2017 at 10:20 AM, Big_Show said:

Really sorry mate. Hope it all turns out as well as can be expected.

 

Thanks. 

 

On February 11, 2017 at 3:24 PM, Yasha92 said:

Hugs to you! Hope everything settles down soon

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Maybe Slothgirl can make a card for old-dog, it recognises it's day without going crazy

<img src="https://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="https://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/uploads/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20"> ...I don't think I actually know our cats birthday... I'd have to check his adoption card o_O

 

Well done for keeping eating on point, there's a lot of that going on in here I've noticed

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Thanks.  I've been trying for years to eat clean. I think it's finally going to stick.  I'm going to need more variety though; I'm getting tired of the same old thing all the time. 

[Sloth the Enduring]

On February 13, 2017 at 2:39 AM, Bearlee said:

Sorry about the bad day. Fortunately you have an awesome support system in your family.

 

Thanks.  I want a job like yours where there's no one to bother you and you can do Yoga in your underwear if you want. 

 

On February 13, 2017 at 6:56 PM, Xena said:

Sorry about work. Mostly because I know you really care about your job and the kids in your class. (and you are a good person).

 

All the ideas about encouraging Slothgirl to figure out the dog birthday are good. I celebrate my cat's birthday with lox...mostly because I like it. I buy some on his birthday and he gets a little bit. Maybe you guys could have burgers or something (something good but that you would eat anyway) and the dog could get a little taste.

 

I just went on a big safari trying to google some good cider I had this fall. It was a mainstream brand (I think woodchuck) and came in a variety pack. There were two interesting ones that were oaky and kind of tasted whiskey-like. I didn't like it at first, but it really grew on me. If I see something like it again, I'll drop a line.

 

Thanks. You guys have convinced me, we'll have some kind of celebration for him. Mainstream cider is often too sweet for me, but oaky and whisky-like sounds interesting. If you remember it, let me know. 

 

On February 13, 2017 at 9:05 PM, maegs said:

Sorry you had a rough day at work. Hopefully it works out alright

 

I saw a map like this recently (It was like 'global levels of lactose intolerance' or something) with the caption "why white people love cheese"

 

Doesn't everyone like cheese? I thought that was a universal thing. Like bacon. 

 

On February 14, 2017 at 6:42 AM, EricMN said:

Sorry to hear things went sideways at work. You take a lot of deserved pride in your job. I hope things are smoothing out.

 

Thanks.  Things seem smooth right now.  I'm still waiting on my hearing. 

 

23 hours ago, DJtrippyT said:

 

This made me spit coffee laughing

 

Do you have a challenge I'm not finding?

 

18 hours ago, LouCarJo said:

I had to turn down a guy on the street this morning who was trying to give me some of these (as part of some promo thing).  He looked upset but I didn't want the temptation!

 

Sorry about your school thing and glad you're coming out of the dark hole.

 

Good for you. I hate when people try to give me samples of food.  

 

6 hours ago, Bearlee said:

Hey Sloth, I did 1hr 15min yoga today and fixed a walkie talkie while doing it (an additional 10min). What you been doing? See that it's going to be nice in MN this weekend (assume 50s is nice for MN). Any chance you can get out for a long ride to clear your head? Let's get this done Bro.

 

p.s. Too many of those valentine hearts hit too close too home, ouch.

 

Let me guess, you're a weird kisser.

 

I overslept through my Yoga today. 50's in February is overly nice, it's "Good Lord Climate Change is going to kill us!" nice. As always we have a packed weekend and I have to finish painting and redo the floor of our bedroom. I might get an outside ride in, but it's a long-shot. 

 

2 hours ago, elizevdmerwe said:

See, not just us saying your an awesome teacher.

I didn't know you still got these heart shaped sweets! Loved them as a child. Never got them for valentine's.

 

Thanks. I love them too.  I didn't eat them though. I gave all my candy to my kids and they ate it until they got a belly ache. 

[DJtrippyT]

4 minutes ago, Sloth the Enduring said:

Do you have a challenge I'm not finding?

 

not yet. bad week threw me off but I may yet regroup.

 

I, too, assumed everyone likes cheese. 

 

 

[Sloth the Enduring]

I didn't mention that I didn't go to Monster Trucks on Saturday.  I forgot that I had a Daddy/Daughter Dance. Slothgirl and I got dressed up.  I no longer own a dress shirt, dress tie, dress socks, or dress shoes, but after two months of clean eating I fit my old suit again.  So I put that on with the rest of me looking causal-business-like. Slothgirl was impressed, she said,"You look like a president! But not the new one, the old one." . We danced several times for about 30 seconds.  Each time she smiled and laughed and instantly got embarrassed and sat out. It was a nice time. Mrs. Sloth went to Monster Trucks and found it tedious. I suggested she'd have enjoyed it more if she bought the giant beer and nachos. 

 

Every item at the dinner was an IBS trigger.  Since it was South Minneapolis I assumed they'd have a vegan option, but they didn't. I ate the dinner.  The repercussions weren't terrible. I wonder if that is because of all of the pro- and pre-biotics I've been consuming. 

 

Valentine's Day was chill.  Mrs. Sloth thought dinner and a babysitter was too stressful so I cancelled those and the family went out to the Global Market where I ate a Tacocat burrito. We're going out for sushi on Friday; she found a good groupon. Mrs. Sloth loved her Afghani scarf thing. 

[shaar]

8 minutes ago, Sloth the Enduring said:

Tacocat burrito.

 

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

 

Glad you're moving ahead one day at a time with the job thing.  Ugh.  Things like that can really wedge themselves into the little crevices of your brain for a long, long time.  We are here for you!! <3

 

Sometimes I wonder how hard it would be to ditch the traditional ~*~career~*~ and run away to become a blacksmith/leatherworker/farmhand/something less "society-ey".

[Rooks]

14 minutes ago, Sloth the Enduring said:

I suggested she'd have enjoyed it more if she bought the giant beer and nachos. 

 

Because 'MURICA!  

 

 

P.S.  While Google image searching this, I stumbled upon this amazing page.  Feel free to thank me later.  http://www.funnyjunk.com/Murica/funny-pictures/5959889#b2b8b6_5959445