[Insert N’Sync “it’s gonna be me” meme.]
Mood: more often than not, good! Or at least neutral. No. Actually good. Spring, brighter days, the promise of warmer temperatures (only visible through the more thriving flora in my backyard jungle so far – I had to scrape my windscreen the other morning) seems to be doing it’s usual job of lifting spirits.
Energy: still low. However, I would put this down to illness. Speaking of…
Reflections on work: working while ill is killer. And I’ve been ill a lot. Otherwise, my self-reflections/targets are moving to their “final form” for the year. Eg finally settling on strategies for my most challenging classes, and feeling even more at ease (touch wood – let’s not jinx it) with the classes who är coming around to me. I am also putting strategies in place to hopefully make me a better colleague haha. I don’t think I’m a colleague from hell! But there is ways room for improvement. Onwards and upwards. And hopefully I will get healthier and stay well.
Social life? : I did manage to see friends and go out more during the Easter holidays. And my weekends are gradually getting reclaimed. I do have big plans for the summer though, and I better be checking in next time to say that I have booked and confirmed trips!
Anything else?
1) I was undecided about striking all the way until I left the house the other day. I wanted to be in for my classes who have exams soon (and just students in general), but I do believe in the rationale of and reason for striking (funding so that the same pot of money for schools doesn’t have to be split between staff, students, and now the rising cost of fuel). My colleague helpfully put an optimistic spin on it though : either decision was a good decision.
2) We really need to make talks about menstruation more of the norm, both in schools and elsewhere. In a sensible way, of course. And I know that change will take time. But the way that being on your period is somehow still stigmatised despite being both natural, healthy, and common? Urgh.
3) Very much into vanlife content on YouTube right now.
Take care of yourselves in the changing weather!
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