Apologies were made yesterday. It is a long and complicated story, but after much texting, Ryan finally started talking about his feelings and how he deals with them, which, of course, is by walking away. The crazy part was that he didn't think he had anything to apologize for, even after I gave a sincere apology for making him feel left out. After a while, it seemed like he understood that he'd done wrong, but wouldn't apologize. Finally, I said, "Ryan, I need you to say, 'Erin, I'm sorry for talking to you like that. And I won't walk away from you again without talking to you first.' And mean it." His reply was "Ok." I said, "I need more than 'ok.'" And he said, "WTF! Agreed." So I'm guessing that was his version of an apology. Then I told him that I know I'm a pain in the ass, but he is, too, and he agreed to both.

Rita and I hung out today and went for a lovely walk by the lake. We stopped and watched the moon come up, and it was gorgeous. And Rita is really cool. I'm glad I met her.

Today I had the terrible 6th grade class I can't stand. The boys curse and are just plain rude, and the girls are all drama queens and bullies and just not likeable. This is disappointing, because I love 6th graders, and they usually love me. I was ready for another day of silent work today when one of them noticed my new tattoo and asked about it. I told them I'd talk about it if they'd be quiet and listen. And they did, quite attentively. Apparently I now have streed cred. :) We had a great period, and they even got to do a partner activity.

Finally, I just have to say how in love with Chuck Bass I am. Tonight, when he said, "Remember that I'm Chuck Bass. And I love you." I almost died. Where is Chuck Bass in real life???