April 1st. Tuesday. My first day in the long-term English class that I knew about since something like October. Maybe September.
(The teacher had emailed me to ask if I would be willing to cover her class when she went on maternity leave. I was unsurprised at the maternity leave as she had mentioned wanting a second child when she returned from her first maternity leave, which I had covered in part for her.)
I arrived at the school with my usual carry bag and an extra bag with some other things I'd need for the classroom (as I knew I would be there for 30 school days).
I went to the office to check in. The first door was locked. The second door was locked. I headed for a third door that would be locked, but it would be manned by the school's receptionist who would let me in. (The other two doors are usually unlocked when I arrive at the school. I was just a touch early this day.)
As I climbed the stairs, my carry bag suddenly fell from my shoulder. I caught it before it hit pavement. What the...?
I examined the bag. One of the clasps holding the strap to the bag had broken off.
Uhhhh....
Yikes. This bag has no other handle on it. With my second bag, it was just plain awkward. But at least the office door wasn't too far. As predicted, the school's receptionist let me in, and I went to check in.
I mean, once I was in the classroom I found a spot for my bag to live in for the day (as I usually do) and I didn't have to worry about carrying it again until it was time to leave. The walk to my car is kinda long for holding a bag that has no working handle or strap. A minor irritation, really.
I have a bag that I used to use that still has a functioning strap. Time to pull it out of storage. It'll do until I find another bag to replace this one. Maybe.
What a way to start my new long term.
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That looks like a sturdy strap, too - your bag must have been quite heavy! Great timing, how inconvenient.
ReplyDeleteThe strap was fine. The clasp, on the other hand...
DeleteBummer! Hopefully that's the last of hiccups to jump start this new chapter for you! Hope the rest of the day went smoothly!
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One would hope, but long term assignments tend to be fraught with all sorts of hiccups.
DeleteThat's not the most common place for a break. I hope you find a new one with sturdy metal parts. I know Mickey's first harness was metal, then when he needed a bigger one the new version was plastic. I found a new old stock on eBay. I trust metal a lot more than plastic for holding things. Bag straps or dog harnesses.
ReplyDeleteI bought a purse that had a similar break the first time I used it. They did replace the part, though, and I haven't had trouble with it since.
DeleteSorry, guess it's time for a new bag. Want one of ours? We have dozens...
ReplyDeleteLOL
DeleteTime for a new bag. Am I the only one who loves to shop for purses and bags?
ReplyDeleteI like to make my purses, but I haven't been able to construct a big bag like this. (I've tried, but they never come out.)
DeleteThat was a bit of trickster energy on April Fool's Day.
ReplyDeleteIt was.
DeleteSigh, time for a new bag.
ReplyDeleteYup.
DeleteTime to shop, and in the middle of the present tariff situation, too. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteMy first foray into online searching turned up nothing. And then an ad popped up that was for the perfect bag. I better get it before the raise the price.
DeleteThose heavy supplies.
ReplyDeleteYikes. Carrying bricks. Probably not a good idea.
ReplyDeleteCan you sew it?? You need that so your ton of books don't spill out
ReplyDeleteThe metal hook broke. The strap itself is fine. Well, except for the metal hook which is attached to the strap rather sturdily. Fixing that is beyond my capabilities.
DeleteThat's so annoying when a strap breaks.
ReplyDeleteVery.
DeleteWith the doors locked and the strap breaking, I thought this was going to end up scary... Good thing my imagination was just working overtime :-)
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My subbing posts rarely end up scary. Oh, wait. I suppose it depends on how you react to some of the students' behavior...
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