I Wasn't Aware Being a Teacher was "Pathetic"

Well.

I'll be the first to say that I'm not my own biggest fan. I struggle with things and frankly, I'm far too ditzy to be allowed in public sometimes. But, upon reflection, I also realize that I am quite accomplished compared to about 99% of my peers. The deal is, I hang out with the same 1% I'm in, so it's harder to see.

I have yet to have a baby out of wedlock, become addicted to drugs, wreck my car, declare bankruptcy, flunk out of school, etc etc etc. No, I'm not married-forgive me. 25 years old and unmarried OH NO! It's not like I haven't thought about it, but I refuse to believe that the only mark that a women has had a productive life is by a ring on her finger and a man in her bed every night. Marriage will be nice, someday, I think, but until the time is right, I'm not going to stress about the fact that my ring finger is empty and my only bed mate is Quasi.

I have a college degree-TWO, in fact, and I'm starting to get my masters. I work a full time job and pay all my own bills like a big girl. I cook and clean up after myself, do my own laundry, and own my own car. I set my own schedule, hang out with my friends, and enjoy my life. True, I'm overweight, but I can always lose weight.

The student today who, trying to insult his peer, said "you're going to end up like our reading teacher someday" does not seem to understand any of this. I know, deep down, that "ending up like Ms. Bates" isn't an insult, but when I called him on what he said and he couldn't explain himself, I now just feel insulted and belittled. I didn't go into this profession to have my ego stroked, but fuck it. I do have feelings.