Teaching*
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Today Was Not My Favourite Day*
Today was not my favourite day. It started off okay–the school I went to is close to home and has a later start time, so it wasn’t quite as much of a rush to get out the door this morning, which was nice. I got to the school and was able to find my way to the office, where I bumped into a friendly face right when I walked in the door. A teacher I worked with at my last school is now a VP, and works at the school I was called to today. It was nice to see her, and it made me feel not quite so alone…
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Good Day / Bad Night*
I had a really great day at work today. It was a bit of a rough start for me, as I had a bit of an awful night. I finally fell into bed around 11:30, and woke up an hour later and knew I was going to be sick. I made it up to the bathroom before it happened, but I hate throwing up. It’s so awful. I’ve always had a really sensitive stomach, and threw up all the time as a kid. I really don’t think I have any allergies or food sensitivities, I just have battled bouts of nausea off and on my entire life. It’s actually gotten…
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Figuring out my Future*
My maternity leave is almost over. This time last year, I had this exact same realization… and it was so overwhelming. I was so exhausted and I just knew in my bones that I would not have been an effective teacher by any standard if I had gone back when I was supposed to. The Hubster and I sat down on our bed one evening and I had a big talk while I cried contemplating my professional future. When everything fell into place for me to extend my leave and take my specialist courses, I knew it was the right choice. Now it’s time to make another choice and I…
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It’s Finally Over*
Last May, the Hubster and I sat down and began discussing what to do about my impending return to work. My maternity leave officially ended in July of 2017, but for the first time I just didn’t feel ready to go back to work. I was raring to get back after both Ruby and Hank, but things were different after Will. I was just barely coming up for air from my Post Partum Anxiety, sleep was non-existent and I was in pretty much non-stop pain from my back and hip issues. With my job, I have the option to extend my leave for one year (unpaid) without losing my seniority,…
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The English Specialist*
Well, I survived my first specialist course! It was an obscene amount of work and was at times all-consuming, but I really learned a lot and enjoyed the experience overall. I was a little burnt out by the time the course ended in December, and was thrilled to learn that I had a glorious seven week break before course #2 began. I vegged, I watched all the TV I had missed though the fall (Manhunt: Unibomber was amazing, and Scott and Bailey was so good too!), I spent time with my family and let myself relax a bit. However, all good things must come to and end… so today I’m…