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NEW ON THE BLOG: Sharing what we are doing in writ

Solidarity around what is bad in teaching is easy.

Solidarity around what is bad in teaching is easy. At this time of year? We are inundated with all the worst things about teaching.
The hope from the beginning of the year has long since burned off and we are in the grit and grind part.
The kids are struggling.
We are struggling.
It is always darkest before dawn though.
If you have even a year behind you, you may recall the feeling of completion at the end of last year. The accomplishment. The gratitude. The joy.
At this time of they year, to protect my joy, I find I enjoy reading things that give me hope. I enjoy spending time with folks who make me laugh. I try to do less and rest more.
I stay to myself.
I don't know how you are, but for myself when I read about all of the complaining and quitting...I get super blue. I am not unaware it's hard...I just want to be MORE aware of my reslience. Of my power to choose. Of my ability to connect with others who are also looking for hope and working towards changing the system even on days where it feels like the system truly is crushing us.
Be careful what you're reading.
Be careful what you're sharing.
Guard your energy.
We are in the tough part now y'all....but we can do it. I believe it... because I've done it.
You are not alone.
Try to find someone to make it with. ♥️
Chin up! ✊🏾

Throwback to last Saturday when I was feeling heal

Throwback to last Saturday when I was feeling healthy, the wind was blowing my hair, and I was headed to a hot date with my hubs. 💜

Today, I'm pajamaed up, under blankets on the couch drinking hot tea and praying this bug is really and truly gone by Monday.

This flu season has been horrible.
I have been sick...
My teammates have been sick...
The kids have been sick...
And the responsibilities are ENDLESS.

Being sick reminds you that you should stop take care of you first.
It feels selfish, but it is worse to get my colleagues or kids sick too.
Off to curl up with a good book.... night, night!

This teacher is leading by example on this today.

This teacher is leading by example on this today.
🤧🤒😷

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