Frozen pipes. Clogged Sinks. No lights in the bathroom. No washing machine.
And yet this was the least of my concerns.
Over the weekend I came in to work on lesson plans and grading. In order to make my classroom a more enjoyable place, I turned on my wax melter and put in a new scent. This new scent is called Sand and Beach, and I picked it to remind me of warmer places.
I don't think it's very beachy. It's almost a jasmine, floral scent and it reminded me of being in a garden. But what did I care? It covered up the a lot of other "scents" that one might smell in a room full of sixth graders.
This was all great until I went to unplug it on Saturday. I have some students that I have to be considerate of with anything too strong as it can put them on edge. Colors and scents seem to set some off.
So, to be on the safe side, I was unplugged it. Unfortunately, it somehow tipped over and all of it's contents poured over...into the heating vent... where there is an eternal source of heat for my wonderful flowery scent.
I thought it would have taken care of itself by this morning, as I left a window cracked open nearby. So not the case. As I walked in this morning, I was overwhelmed by the scent that keeps on giving. I knew instantly that my kids would not be happy and I had no clue as to how I was going to get rid of the scent. I tried everything from spraying Febreeze into the air, to opening more of the windows, to turning the heat down. No such luck.
I had run out of time, and just thought I would have to roll with their fits, if they had any. And I was pleasantly surprised. No one said a thing, not one kid. Adults came in and complimented me on the scent, but my students said not a word. I obviously fretted for no reason, and am actually happy that I can enjoy my "English Garden" a little longer. Now I hope to go home to a home with light and free flowing water;)
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