Pissed Off — 1 min
I was early, but my student didn’t show up. Continue reading Pissed Off — 1 min
Category: teaching
A Job Interview — 4 mins
I’d have been suspicious, but Gaby’s email address showed that she was an employee of a local university. After a few emails back and forth, it seemed legit, so before accepting the offer, I agreed to come for a visit. Continue reading A Job Interview — 4 mins
When Cesia’s Away — 2 mins
In the time Cesia’s away, I read more, I watch movies I don’t think she’d like, and I do my best to cobble together what looks like a sane and healthy lifestyle. Continue reading When Cesia’s Away — 2 mins
The Second Time I Had to Cancel a Class — 2 mins 30
The festival was outdoors on a day that was over 30°C and we had forgotten to bring any sunblock. There were shaded areas, but as the afternoon went on and the earth turned on its axis, the patches of shade grew smaller and smaller. Continue reading The Second Time I Had to Cancel a Class — 2 mins 30
The First Time I had to Cancel a Class — 2 mins
I was in pain and embarrassed because I had done this to myself; after eating too much steak I took a fibre supplement, forgetting that it was supposed to be one teaspoon’s worth, and not one tablespoon’s. Continue reading The First Time I had to Cancel a Class — 2 mins
The Second Time I was Paid to Write — 2 mins
Most of us have experienced the bystander effect in some way or other. You’ve seen someone get treated unfairly and thought, ‘Someone should say something.’ Continue reading The Second Time I was Paid to Write — 2 mins
Bants — 3 mins
In English, the middle finger is used as a sign of disrespect, however it is often used jokingly among people who know each other well. If someone were to send you an emoji of a middle finger, I’m guessing that you would not take offence. Continue reading Bants — 3 mins
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