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What would make today better

What would make today a better day? Today's post for "Welcome To My Reality Forum" . This entry is for week two.

Today has actually been an okay day, but there is the beginnings of a headache that has held in my lower forehead that threatens resurgence. Earlier this afternoon I tried to sleep it off and for the most part that worked...for awhile, at least. It returned after I was up from my nap and this time I took something for it. Now I am thinking I am going to have to do that again.

Not sure why I have been getting so many headaches. Could be the stress I am feeling about returning to work on Monday - the planning - I have been procrastinating. I did spend some time today and came up with some good ideas but I know I will need more. This position is only temporary - I only find out if I am teaching the next month when the teacher I am replacing finds out herself - so I can plan but then I stress over whether or not I will be teaching there or not - that is the stressful part. I actually love the class I am in this year. Thing is, when the teacher comes back I go back to regular supply and although I love teaching I do not enjoy the up and down uncertainty of daily supply work. I get up. I get ready and I wait. If I get a call there is not always the information as to what grade I am going to be teaching.

I should not complain. I do love it. The students are usually good and some of the more challenging ones have plans in place for supply days...or at least you hope so...

I just want my own classroom. My own students. The sense of belonging and purpose that comes with having your own place in the world.

I realize I got a little off my original topic - but the bottom line - Not having a headache would have made today much more productive. Now I am off to find more Advil. Good Night.


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