Linda’s SoCS prompt:
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “rest.” Use it any way you like. Enjoy!
An apt word for the week, Linda, I’ll have you know.
If you saw my 1LinerWeds post, you’d know that it has felt like the week did not want to end, for me.
Well, I guess things always happen for a reason, and I got to Frida, and my body told me that REST was what I needed.
After a week that had felt like it was approximately 145 days long, at the end of Thursday, I succumbed to a bad tummy bug, kindly gifted to me by my daughter who has been suffering since Wednesday.
I arrived at school, thinking I felt a little dodgy, but that I could soldier on.
That wasn’t the best plan. Lil Princess was home for day three of her confinement. Lil Man and I headed off, and I dropped him at his grandparents, and made my way to school, just arriving in time to rush to the ladies… (Sorry!)
After a short while there, my colleague arrived, and she could see from my pale face that I wasn’t right. But, ever the teacher, I couldn’t abandon my class or team, could I?
I’ve come to realise that a broken me, carrying on is actually worse than a me who has to catch up on a few things when she’s better. Plus, I don’t want to be the someone passing bugs on to anyone else.
So, I spoke to my head, organised the classroom, texted my team with the updates, and amended plans for the day, and headed home for a rest.
Still not right, but I definitely needed that time away from the class!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Feb 27, 2022 @ 22:32:19
You did the only right thing, Sis! Nothing is worse for the students than, when a teacher struggles through the lessons. xx Michael
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Feb 27, 2022 @ 22:34:02
Thanks, Bro. I’m glad you understand 🥰🥰
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Feb 27, 2022 @ 22:39:01
Thank you as well, for the update whats going on, Sis! Stay save! xx Michael
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Feb 28, 2022 @ 06:11:35
🙏🏼💜
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Feb 27, 2022 @ 22:31:02
Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Feb 27, 2022 @ 19:20:17
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Feb 27, 2022 @ 02:17:14
Oh, feel better, Ritu!
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Feb 27, 2022 @ 08:49:38
Thank you, Barbara x
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 22:56:01
Hope you feel better soon
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Feb 27, 2022 @ 08:49:26
Thank you x
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 19:40:14
I am glad you decided to pull the plug. It doesn’t help anyone when you are breaking down. I hope you are better soon, dear Sis 💖
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 19:43:11
Thank you, Sis. We’re getting there xxx
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 20:09:28
💖 Much love, Sis 💖
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 16:44:36
I hope you can find some rest time over the weekend, Sister 💜
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 17:02:55
I’ve definitely had a day off totally, today, Brother, thank you 💜
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 19:50:55
You’re welcome and I’m very glad to hear that, Sister 💜
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 16:25:51
Your body was telling you it was time to rest and recuperate…glad you were able to do that!
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 17:02:17
I made sure John! Thank you xx
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 13:42:14
Oh poor you, that can leave you feeling really drained I find, so I hope you’re able to have a proper rest and maybe a couple of days off to get back to full strength (although I am fairly sure you’ll be back to it on Monday!) Look after yourself anyway. CJ xx
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 13:46:14
I’m not even writing, right now, CJ, but I know I need rest xx
Thank you xx
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 13:11:44
When I saw this prompt, I thought – Oh, I hope Ritu tells us she got some rest – I read your one-liner. I hope you can rest this weekend.
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 13:21:20
Thank you, Dan. I’m definitely trying to!
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 12:42:24
The tummy thingy is the worst. A forced rest is a good thing!
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 12:44:19
I think so, too, Jennie 🥰
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 12:53:49
Feel better soon! 💕
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 13:20:58
Thank you 🥰
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 14:45:00
You’re welcome!
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 11:06:42
Sometimes Sis you just have to listen to your body.💜
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 11:29:36
We do Sis. I’m trying to xx
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 11:30:21
Hope you are feeling better 💜💜
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 11:31:17
Slowly getting there, Sis 💜💜
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 11:31:59
Good rest more u
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 11:34:41
I’m planning on it, Sis 💜
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 11:49:14
Excellent 💜💜💜
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 10:26:34
so important to give yourself permission to do so without apologies. why when flying, the airline gives you instructions to give yourself oxygen first in case of crash, so that you are well enough to help others.
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 11:29:56
Truth, Beth. Thank you x
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 08:20:26
Hope you get well soon ❤️
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 08:23:19
Thank you 🥰
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 06:59:18
It’s hard for us to accept that everyone is better off if we stay home and regain our strength. Feel better soon.
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 07:01:01
Thank you, Lauren. Took me a while to feel it, but I think I’m there, now. Definitely need to rest when we need it, or we’re no good to anyone.
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 07:03:40
It’s hard to accept, but once you know better everyone benefits.
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 07:05:37
Truth!
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 06:11:41
Interesting! What you wrote!
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 06:40:11
Definitely needing rest…
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 05:19:51
Hope you feel better soon Ritu.
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 06:39:23
Thank you, Sajde 💜
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Feb 26, 2022 @ 07:29:44
You’re welcome
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