It’s hard to choose a “slice” today to talk about, since today has been full. Although it is still technically summer vacation for another week, I am working part time (pro bono?) to get a writing center started at my school, I am teaching my adult education class, mentoring a teacher new to our school, preparing two presentations for the beginning of the school year professional development series, and somewhere in there I’m working on a ten day fitness challenge.
I’m exhausted.
As I sat down to work on my agenda for my first mentor/protege meeting, my cat intervened.
You see, Smudge has a sixth sense. She knows when I’m tired, and should go to bed. She has been known to “gently” persuade me with “calming” yawls until I head up to the bedroom for cuddles and snoozes. Smudge knows when I’m putting too much pressure on myself and working too hard.
I don’t always listen. In fact, I didn’t notice her “caring” attitude until my Roommate noted that the cat was telling me to stop working. I hadn’t listened to the Roommate, so my cat had heroically taken over.
So now, it’s time to go to bed. But hey, I managed to get my blog post in before losing consciousness, so I think I win this one. Or maybe Smudge does.
Thanks to Two Writing Teachers for the Slice of Life Challenge
August 12, 2015 at 3:09 am
This slice made me smile! I love how Smudge is looking out for you!
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August 12, 2015 at 10:12 am
Good for Smudge! (By the way, I love that name!!) My dog, Bella, yesterday kept bringing me toys as I sat on the couch trying to get some work done for school. How do our animals know when we need a break?!?! I don’t know, but I’m grateful that Bella is here with me and Smudge is there with you! I want to hear more about your writing center! That sound awesome!!! So glad to read your post! 🙂
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August 12, 2015 at 12:46 pm
I’m super excited about it! By the way, I’m promoting your GYBO PD in MLP to all my teachers, and Megan and I are going to do a truncated version for those who can’t attend!
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