Shedding Survivor Gifts

The Maltings

"Thanks for stopping by and for taking some of our dog's hair home with you."

"Hey, you stick your neck out on a regular basis, it's gonna happen. The important thing is to just get up and keep moving forward."

The full moon frenzy strikes again."

'Yes, grammar rules do evolve over time, but making up your own to 'stay ahead of the curve' won't work in this English class!'

Examinations.

'You brought my slippers?... What kind of rescue dog are you?!'

"There's an app that helped me finish grades 3 through 7. If you need me, I'll be in my room playing video games for the next few years."

"You said mindfulness could help us do well on the test, so I filled it up with as much as I could last night."

'Will Mr. 'No Comment' please remain after class.'

Biology Revision - Arse / elbow.

"The first day of school. Yes sir. A day to make new friends. A day to mark new beginnings. A day to discover everyone but you has grown three feet over the summer."

'Life isn't fair and neither is Miss Brown!'

'Want to hear something scary? This is the third time this week I've gotten off the bus and still remember what I've learned.'

'And it's not just me...Ms. Anthrope doesn't seem to like anyone.'

"And to finally break free from the crippling burden of my student loans."

"And what did my little darling do in school today?"

"Oh no! This chimney needs re-pointing."

'I won't let global warming change my lifestyle.'

"So this is it...the first day of the new school year. I guess studying, tests and report cards are still the hot things around here."

"Wanna play 'Waitin’ on the Cable Guy'?"

'Honey, did you bring the anti-nausea pills?'

"I think she marked yours in blue pen because she used up all her red on mine."

'Hmmm, everyone seems to have prepared for the exam except for Thomas who's making a long face now.'

'Honey's a real problem for me. Whenever I try to cut back, I just end up binging on campers.'

'The only thing I'm sure of is death and taxes and home work.'

"Of course I love school...but I love no more cafeteria food more."

'Damn! I was saving that for a rainy day!'

Noah wears hearing protection as animals howl.

"I don't want to go back to school; other people are my kryptonite."

'Would you believe, I didn't get my homework done because of PMS?'

"Sure I know what it adds up to. It adds up to another 'C' for Eddie Goldbeck."

"It's been a stressful school year."

'Look at the bright side. Think of our mutual funds going up, up, up!'

'My school has a very strict detention policy.'