As most people know, Iowa State lost it's first round game, one and done. I watched the game on the SmartBoard during my prep. When the 7th hour students entered, I asked everyone to face the windows away from the SmartBoard and muted the computer. As I watched the game, students worked (not really caring enough to turn around... weird), and I helped those in need. Many students looked confused as they watched my facial reactions. The game ended as 7th hour closed and 8th hour started. Eighth hour is my honors class, and I've really grown to appreciate MOST of them. One girl game in looking at the screen, "Is that boy crying?" Well yes, he's crying. They were supposed to be in the championship game and they got beat. OF COURSE he's crying, we're all teary eyed, well most of us. Anyway, she continued with, "It's just a game. It doesn't matter if you win or lose. It's enjoying the game." Well, NO, it DOES matter if you win or lose. Seriously?! It was a long and sad afternoon. Perhaps I shouldn't have been saddened, but in reality, I was crushed... not crushing it... crushed. Only one boy in class understood, and I could tell he felt sorry for me. He even tried to console me by telling me he picked ISU to go to the championship game. When I told him I had done the same, he smiled until I told him I had also crumpled up my bracket and put it in the recycling bin.
Today I give thanks for...
1) Kind spin instructor that asked if I was ok and stated that I looked like I was going to cry.
Did I mention I took the loss kinda hard?
2) flowering Christmas cactus
Maybe it really will snow on Sunday.
3) twenty some kids that stayed after school to work on their essays
Perhaps I should extend the deadline.
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