Alright, I really try not to whine in blog, not write a poor me tale all the time, but today, I need a second to lick my wounds. Please quit reading now if you don't want to wallow with me for a moment.
I am really not a bad person. I really try to give my all in everything I do (even the things I get paid very little or absolutely nothing for). I have had a few situations where people have trashed me and my reputation so hard that I really want to crawl under a rock and never be seen again. It is so utterly discouraging to put your heart and soul into something (whether that be a show, a camp, a protege) and have someone tell you (as I was tonight) "You should not work with kids- you are intentionally ruining kid's voices."
Ouch. So, I am here, licking away at my wounds tonight, while my reputation is (yet again) being trashed on Facebook because I stood up for what I thought was the right thing in the situation. I try to take the high road, and don't say a lot, but it is getting really old being disliked. All for nothing. I know I don't have perspective right now, and I know things will get better. I promise not to whine so much tomorrow. (P.S. I also know this is not my best writing, so I apologize for that too.)
I say lick those wounds! I am still reeling over tonight myself. As a parent of one of your students know this, I am grateful for all you do to teach my child. She is growing both in voice and presence and I think learning how to be a better person thanks to you. In my experience there are always negative people and unfortunately in this line of work the crazys come out in droves.... You provide an amazing service to the children you teach! Ok enough cause I could sing your praises all night but I must do homework now. This too shall pass.
ReplyDelete