Psyching up for my most difficult day at Guitar Center. Please send me some good vibes.

@TheHorse (225747)
Walnut Creek, California
April 1, 2025 3:10pm CST
Today is the day I have to deal with several developmentally delayed students who do NOT have that peculiar aptitude for music that seems to come with Autism. I have to adjust my expectations and go with a slow learning curve. Then I feel bad about being impatient. How is your Tuesday shaping up?
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@RasmaSandra (84309)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
1 Apr
I hope you had a good day at the Guitar Center. I was just writing up a bunch of articles I want to post tomorrow,
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
I think I did my best with every student.
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@RasmaSandra (84309)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
2 Apr
@TheHorse Art Deco paintings. Elvis ballads. Town Squares in Europe and sightseeing in Virginia
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
My day went OK, What were your articles about?
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@much2say (57477)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Apr
I guess the key is to find that creative way to connect with them at some kind of musical level. We know you're already good at that . . . it's a different kind of challenge today using different keys .
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
I try to teach them to lay indifferent keys.
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@GardenGerty (163199)
• United States
2 Apr
It is April Fool's Day. In the break room I noticed two Krispy Kreme Donuts boxes. They were filled with veggies. Our Special Ed. Teachers are hosting a para appreciation day tomorrow. Invitations were e mailed to us all, and at least one person e mailed back asking if this was an April Fool's Joke, but it is not.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
Veggies? The Horror!
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@FourWalls (73973)
• United States
2 Apr
Yeah, play to their skills and expectations.
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@FourWalls (73973)
• United States
2 Apr
@TheHorse — make sure Kitty doesn’t hear it too and beat you to bed…or keep you up all night for spite.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
@FourWalls She did her best. Now she jumps up and settles in right next to my face.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
I did my best. I hear my bed calling
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@wolfgirl569 (115019)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Apr
You can do It. Mine has been good
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
Glad to hear.
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@Kandae11 (56245)
1 Apr
Wishing you all the best with good vibes heading your way . I am sure you'll be able to handle it well. My Tuesday is calm so far.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
I hope it stayed calm. Tuesday went OK.
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@kareng (72890)
• United States
1 Apr
You can do it. Do they like and enjoy the class? That should give you satisfaction and help you get through it!
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@kareng (72890)
• United States
2 Apr
@TheHorse And that makes it all worthwhile, right?
@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
t does. If they feel happy when they leave, I am happy.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
@kareng One of my main goals is to make music fun.
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@celticeagle (173552)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Apr
Patience is a virtue I wasn't gifted with either. Good luck on that. I bet they are so cute any impatience will go away.
@velvet53 (22548)
• Palisade, Colorado
2 Apr
How did things go yesterday? I have a grandson that has Autism so I can kind of imagine how you were feeling.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
I enjoy the Autistic kids. Many of them have a special aptitude for music.
@xander6464 (45030)
• Wapello, Iowa
2 Apr
This is a lousy Tuesday. The Democrats lost a very important election in Florida. I hope Wisconsin goes better.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
I think it did.
@JudyEv (351572)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Apr
Your day is probably over by now so I hope it went relatively well. You have to take the good with the bad as a teacher.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
Very true. Today (Wednesday) is one of my favorite days.
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@aninditasen (16991)
• Raurkela, India
2 Apr
We have to be patient with slow learners. I did have such students.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
I do my best.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Apr
@aninditasen I am actually quite patient overall.
@aninditasen (16991)
• Raurkela, India
4 Apr
@TheHorse Yes, patient works wonders.
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@LindaOHio (187075)
• United States
2 Apr
I hope you had a happy happy joy joy day yesterday. My Tuesday was spent sleeping on and off. I have a catch-up day every so often since I have so much trouble sleeping.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
Understandable. Sending you zzz vibes.
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@LindaOHio (187075)
• United States
3 Apr
@TheHorse Thanks. Going to the Title Bureau and bank today.
@Shunnan (2131)
2 Apr
My tuesday was good. Hoping that you will handle the students well just another more patient.
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@TheHorse (225747)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Apr
I survived.
@snowy22315 (188321)
• United States
2 Apr
You can do this. Maybe you will start to enjoy their successes after awhile.