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The Lord is Testing Me and I Didn't Study

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Kassandra. 30s. OC fanfic writer. Teacher. Cat Mom. Admin @ "ocappreciation" Tracks #ocfairygodmother

I know it’s been forever since I’ve posted any writing, but which of my OCs and/or stories do you miss the most?

For those who even remember my stuff, I would love for you to comment with an answer.

It’s funny - I used to consider reading the weakest subject I taught. But since moving to the public school it has become my strongest subject. To the point that our reading facilitator can throw me at any level.

In 8 quarters, I will have taught 7 different levels. (.1 indicates first semester of that grade and .2 indicates second semester of that grade)

  • 2.1
  • 2.2
  • 3.1
  • 4.2
  • 5.1
  • 5.2
  • 6.1

I’ve only taught 5.1 more than once - I taught it twice. And in two years, I’ve never taught the same book twice. And then we are getting a new curriculum for next year. 🤪

The finished products! They were so excited to see these this morning!

Making motivational posters for my students lockers during testing. Here’s an example. Any inspirational cat or dog puns are welcome!

They are completely innocent kitties. Perfect angel kitties. They promise!

There was a robin in Merlin kitty’s yard this morning and it was taunting him. Poor kitty. He was angy. How dare that birdie be in his yard without his permission. 🤣

Misha kitty also wanted to say hi! And that he’s doing great and thankful to those of you who helped him stay alive.

Merlin wishes you all a good morning/day/night! He also promises to protect your pillows while your bedding is in the wash! Hehe

Slightly excited right now - we shall see if it turns into anything - due to financial constraints stemming from the last year and a half I had to get rid of all my steaming services . . . Until now!

With my phone service I get both Hulu and Disney+ for super cheap and my sister is going halfsies on Prime. Meaning I once again have access to source material for a majority of my fics!

Like I said, not sure if it will turn into anything, but this is the most excited I’ve been about my fics in over a year! Gonna use some of that momentum right now. Aiming for at least 100 words on one of my fics!

So things have been difficult the last few months and I’ve unintentionally isolated myself. Quite a bit has happened the last 5 months First, Misha kitty had his health issues and required surgery. Then, I ruptured my eardrum. Next my cousin’s husband died. A few days later my last living grandpa died. A month later, my 2/3 grade teacher (the one who looked out for me, inspired me to become a teacher, and gave me supplies to start my career) died. Then a little over two weeks ago, my former stepmom died. Now the grief from all the loss finally hit me and I feel myself going back into a depression. But on a positive note, I already reached out to restart counseling. It’s been a lot lately. So, if you see this and read all of this - comment with anything positive that has happened to you the last few months.

Also, since I got a new phone (with twice the memory) I’m back on my Pokemon Go kick.

If you play and you’re not my friend, feel free to add me!!!

Code that can be copied: 733803616819

Pet picture updates. Misha kitty got a uti, but is feeling much better with extra sass - and figured out how to open the fridge for the rest of his wet food. (Although, in fairness I would guess I didn’t fully shut the doors) Tallmadge has been extra snuggles. Merlin opened the door while I was at school but is also extra snuggles. I wake up most mornings with weight on my chest - usually Tallmadge, Merlin, or Misha. Haha. Or some combination of them. Arthur thinks all food is his food. Marsali doesn’t know what personal space is. Haha.

I finally found my computer charger! Some kitty (or doggy) decided that it belonged in the spare bedroom. 🤦‍♀️🐈‍⬛🤷🏼‍♀️

Now I can finally finish up my exchange gifts. And then maybe write? Lol.

This year, it’s not the Grinch stealing Christmas - it’s Tallmadge kitty stealing all the presents for my students.

Dear fanfic writers, your need to get VALIDATION for your creativity is VALID

Look, there is no gun to our heads and no one is making us put our blood, sweat and tears into these stories we're writing. But look at it this way, we're human too and everyone likes to get compliments.

Writing for self enjoyment is the goal but don't feel bad for craving more support, hits, kudos, comments, etc. Just because it's fanfiction doesn't mean it's less mentally stressful to do, and it sure doesn't make the stories mean less to us as writers.

Our work is rich and awesome too and we deserve a good pat on the back for it. We deserve to get acknowledgement and credit for it🤝

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