I love everything about my job. I love it so much it is a part of my life, even when I leave. One thing I hate about my job is the amount of times I get sick in a year. The endless colds, flu that travels like the plague, and now strep throat. It is no ones fault, that's just the way it is. I can wipe down my table with disinfectant wipes every day, crank of the hand sanitizer battle all day long and wash my hands relentlessly... I will still get sick.
I am overly frustrated this time though. I was just sick with the flu about a month ago and had to take off a couple days to rest. I know my principal, coworkers and students are understanding, but I cannot help but feel like I am letting them down. I just hate taking off work (I guess that makes me lucky though right?). I feel as if I miss so much of my students learning. I had a meeting with my principal I was looking forward too all week. And I just love Fridays with those kids. It will all be there when I return on Tuesday. But I can't help think of them as I lay here in bed. See you soon second graders! Miss you all.
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Natasha
3/15/2019 05:28:59 pm
Oh my gosh, this line: "I can wipe down my table with disinfectant wipes every day, crank of the hand sanitizer battle all day long and wash my hands relentlessly... I will still get sick." It is so true! I hope you feel better. I love the writing of this piece!
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3/17/2019 03:01:43 pm
I hope your are feeling better (since today is Sunday and you wrote this two days ago!) It is amazing how those pesky germs travel, especially throughout schools! I am sure they missed you as much as you missed them!
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