Riveted

So I thought that I would be productive this evening. We had our staff party and it finished up pretty early. I wanted to rush home because my brother-in-law is arriving tonight and my house is an absolute disaster. But instead of dusting and tidying up I turned on the TV to see the news that Michael Jackson has passed away.

Like many of you, I'm sure, I owned T.hriller. I had the red polyester jacket with the strange flappy things on the shoulders. I remember watching his music videos in secret (I wasn't allowed to watch music videos as a kid because my dad said that, "Music is for listening, not watching."). But in the recent past I relegated him in the crazy file of celebrities that I used to like. He seldom crossed my radar, although when I visited Monaco a few years ago there were a bunch of crazy fans that were camped out what supposedly was his hotel room. My girlfriend and I both rolled our eyes and continued our visit.

I'm sad, which really shocks me. It could be drug related -- I have not been in control of my emotions at all since the L.upron has kicked in. At my staff party this evening I had to fight back tears at the strangest times. Honestly, who gets teary when the custodian gets his end of the year gift?

Apparently me.

So I have one more sleep to go. I got quite a bit done today, despite the craziness of my class. I have been trying to keep them to their routine as best I can, but I just have no more energy to make stuff up to do! It's also tough to tidy up while they're all underfoot! My classroom is going to be used for summer school and I have to get everything put away before July 6th. I also want to get some stuff ready for the first week of school, but I'm thinking that I won't get to it. I've already decided to go in next week to finish up room. Not only will I be able to wear a tank top and shorts, there won't be any kids to distract me!!!

The thermostat people didn't call today. I'm trying my best to keep cool with one little oscillating fan. I am so glad that I cut my hair short! I don't know what I would do if I still had long hair in this weather! I can totally understand why my mother completely changed personalities when she started menopause! These hot flashes and lack of estrogen have caused me to be completely crazy and unbalanced! Now that I've had a taste of my post-period life I would almost choose having the crazy cramps that endo brings.

Or maybe not.

I'm going to find some ice packs. Maybe that'll keep me cool.

Stupid hot flashes.