The alarm goes off at 5.
Time to wake up and get ready. It's still dark outside.
6:11. I take the train, then the subway and then grab a bike. 17 minutes.
I have a bit more than 45 minutes before my first class starts. Check today's lesson, mark papers.
Mark papers.
Mark papers.
The bell rings and it's time to shine. Smile, encourage, be patient, be strict, be fair.
Hours fly by. Quick lunch then back to my desk.
Mark papers.
Mark papers.
Check today's class. Try to look human and to socialise too. It's important. Invest time in social interactions they say.
The bell goes off and back on stage.
In the class I feel like a whale in a too small tank.
Go to the teachers' room, say good bye to the rest of the staff.
Bike, Subway, Train. I try to read. This will be my only recess today.
Home. Fold laundry and put it away. Do the washing up. Check tomorrow's classes.
Mark papers.
Mark papers.
The bathroom needs cleaning. I should vacuum. The kitchen needs cleaning.
Gentle words and small attentions. He needs care and gentleness.
Food, Shower.
Don't think about tomorrow. Don't think about tomorrow. It will come soon enough. Too soon.
The alarm goes off at 5.
