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Wow, I could have written this a few years ago my self. I spent 5 1/2 yrs getting a history/education certification degree and taught 2 yrs in a NJ high school. I had a horrible experience, and I was 51 at the time. I shudder to think what this country will be like when these sorts are out in the real world. I was very discouraged with teaching. Good luck with you. The only fun I had was monitoring the hallway and asking boys if they had washed their hands when they came from the bathroom. It was amazing how many felt obliged to show me their clean hands.

It's funny, the things that can still make you smile, huh? The other day I was trying to explain the word "radiant" in the context of someone whose face was radiant with happiness. I said, "Brides are often called radiant... when people are really happy, or really excited... like the first time you fall in love, you might be radiant, or the first time--"

And this really cute litle girl broke in excitedly, "The first time you go bowling!!"

And she wasn't kidding, her face lit up like she was just floating with happiness. It was pretty funny. We all looked at her like, "Um, yes, Michelle, exactly. I guess."