In this article, the author, the Principal of Saint Philip Neri School in Omaha, Nebraska, for 14 years, describes the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of being a principal. She notes that the "good" includes: (1) longevity--having been on the job for 14 years, she has been able to see many of the kids grow and mature; (2) a supportive and unified staff who average 15 years on the job in the school; (3) school improvements that include a new Activity Center, a new Media Center, and a planned overall infrastructure renovation. The "bad" things include: (1) adjusting to changes in leadership; (2) dealing with limited finances; (3) worrying about the home life of some of the students; (4) coping with the added responsibilities that schools today are expected to assume; and (5) living up to the expectations that follow the acquisition of an advanced degree. The "ugly" aspects of the job include: (1) experiencing the death of a colleague; (2) dealing with the family issues of some staff members; (3) worrying about threats to the safety of the children; and (4) maintaining confidentiality.