On the surface, I try to be an encouraging teacher, helping them to stand on their own two feet. But in reality, I often feel overwhelmed and cynical about today's youth. To blow off steam, I play a MMORPG using a persona; "Maya," that complains constantly and uses lots of internet slang. I can be petty and vulgar, badmouthing colleagues and venting frustrations I'd never express at school. I do care about my students, like the one I regrettably developed a crush on.