One of the things I've loved about this time is the creativity it has inspired. Last night we headed into Union Square to enjoy the weather and the patios. (I'm starting to get a sense of dread about what is going to happen when it's no longer patio weather.) We decided to hang out at Brass Union, which has turned their patio into a "Yacht Club" complete with tropical drinks and yacht rock! I loved this concept and definitely think it should stick around post pandemic.
Tomorrow I start back at work, although I've been told to work remotely for two days because they are still working out grade level and building assignments. It's really weird to not know where or what you will be teaching so close to the start of the school year.
I've really enjoyed a lot of the past 171 days, and I know I am really lucky and privileged to say so. I really learned just how overworked and over scheduled I used to be. I refuse to go back to that lifestyle even though this is surely going to be my hardest year yet. I've enjoyed organizing everything in my house. I never took my city life for granted but I appreciate dining out and seeing our favorite servers even more than I used to. I think my body and my mind really needed this reset, and for that I am thankful.
I have no idea what this school year will bring me and I think I have every right to be scared and nervous. I really am afraid of getting exposed at work and bringing that back to my home. I haven't been around a group of people larger than five, and that was only the other day with JO's family. I know I am probably way more cautious than some of the people I work with. I'm afraid at how poorly this whole thing has been managed by our country and I'm fearful for what the next few months leading up to the election will have in store. So yeah, after 171 days I've learned a lot about myself but am heading into the next phase with a lot of worries on my mind. But I'm a teacher and I will do my very best for my students because that's what we do!
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