I mean, there are people out there–whether they’re peers or “friends” and what-not–who try or have tried to railroad me, disown me, thwart me, whatever you call it.

But there are also students who know the truth: that I’m a star and inspire them and guide them well. In fact, several students this week approached me to say they appreciate my teaching and how I help them to learn well, more than what other past instructors have done for them.

I’m a star. I know it. Serious students know it.

Just those a**holes who try to railroad me don’t. Or those cheating a**holes who use ChatGPT or whatever other software to cheat and then think they’re better than they are. But that’s what the world’s coming to now, right?

Anyway, the sun will still rise the next day. Those who are a**holes and think they’re better than me, etc. etc. Well, guess what. When you go do your business in the toilet, you stink just like everyone else. Keep acting like you’re superior, etc. I can remember one guy named Kenny in high school, Asian guy just like me, who said my name is “Kok,” so my father must be “Dick” and my mom “Vagina.” Yup, Asian guy. There are and will always be a**holes like that.

Just keep knocking me down. I still get right back up. The sun still rises the next day.