Is it me, or are we all just busy as ever? Every year during April and May there is an entire list of things to do for work. S.A.T. 10 scheduled during our last month. Everyone better use up their personal leave before the start of May. I think that's why teachers definitely need a summer vacation too! It seems that when summer comes along our bodies are so drained from the workload that doing nothing seems impossible. I met up with some old classmates who are not in the education field and are working 8-5 jobs. It's funny how even after 5:00, they're clothes are still neatly pressed and uniforms tucked in. They even look like how they did back in the days. However, as teachers, the eyes are twitching, hair dying is a must, and denim jeans becomes a favorite work uniform (plus the slippers to bring along to your classroom). Let's give ourselves a pat in the back for multi-tasking. We're not just teachers, we're parents for these students, counselors for those in need, and office clerks for all the paper work we have to do each day. Have a great Easter break everyone. God bless you all Team MAGEC!
"In truth, people can generally make time for what they choose to do; it is not really the time but the will that is lacking."--Sir John Lubbock
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We are all of those things and more, Annette! And might I say that you do these things with constant grace--those women have nothing on you! Hope the summer comes quickly and stays long. Busy bees shooting for those A's!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm definitely on vacation mode; I can almost taste the sweet smell of "vacation!" We're really going to take advantage of our summer break...we all deserve it!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more! It will take some effort to relax! Make the effort!
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ReplyDeletenot only do we wear many hats in school, we wear many hats in our personal lives as graduate students, girlfriend/wife, mother/godmother, sister, aunt and a friend! Everyday as women (and Man for Erik)we multitask just so we can get things done! So for that, we deserve not only a pat on the back, but a pedi/mani, hair done, body massage, shopping, sleeping in and dining and drinking Day!! Hope you find time during spring break to treat your well-deserved self!! Happy Easter!!
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