We've Got A Diem to Carpe

The misadventures of a 22-year old girl trying to survive her first year of teaching in the inner-city.
1st grader: WHY ISN'T YOUR HAIR DYED BACK YET?
Me: Because I have to wait another few weeks! I will be dyeing it back to red, though!
1st grader: I don't want it red anymore I WANT IT PURPLE
Me: I can't dye my hair purple! I'd get fired!
1st grader: I'm gonna go to [VP and Principal] and say "MS. J IS GONNA HAVE PURPLE HAIR AND DON'T YOU FIRE HER"