“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.”
Malala Yousafzai
Thanks for that quote, Spidey. That Malaa is one wise young woman.
I’ll be honest. I am still shattered.
Two weeks off work, and even though we haven’t done anything over the top, personal circumstances have left me less rested than before.
Am I excited to go back?
It’s a busy big term, as you can guess.
On top of the main job of educating the children, we have a couple of short weeks due to bank holidays, including the one for the King’s Coronation. Then there is the writing of reports, the assessing of children at the end of the year, progress meetings, as well as, for me, the huge task of looking at the new entrants to our school, due in September, filtering through them, contacting the parents, and trying to allocate classes for them, looking at transition activities for our current children, to ease them into the world of Year One, after their Reception year, as well as meeting the children who will be in our hands, after. ( And I hear there are chances of more strikes from certain unions, which, though for important causes, doesn’t make our lives any easier in the present moment…)
I am already looking at that May half-term, two-week break with joy! (Which will be busy, too, since Lil Man’s A-levels will start, and there is the small matter of book two being released in the middle of it!), and then the summer vacation, another six weeks later!
But, honestly, I am not wishing the time away. I love being with the children but could do without the paperwork and red tape.
Still, at least I have the breaks to look forward to!
So, Peeps, how do you get over the back-to-work blues?😊
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 19, 2023 @ 02:36:42
It’s the paper work and red tape that I hate and drag my feet to finish. I’m back to school next week and have all that to finish!
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Apr 19, 2023 @ 05:58:35
So true, Jennie that is what drags!
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Apr 19, 2023 @ 15:06:22
Yes…and today is my day to ‘get to it’! Sigh!
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 19:25:14
Best wishes, Sis! Don’t worry. When you are back in the hamster wheel, you feel at home again. xx Michael
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 19:26:32
But I’m so tired Bro!!!
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 16:28:27
Ritu, I’m not sure there IS a way to get over the “back to work blues” – they are what they are so I guess embracing life and all that it tosses your way is the only way to look at it!
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 16:31:28
It’s the only way I get back to it, John. Throwing myself back in!
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 15:23:05
I wish you all best, Sis. Find time to breathe. 💖🙏🏻
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 15:33:53
Thank you, Sis 🥰
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 16:40:10
You’re welcome. 💜
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 14:46:13
The first day is always hard and then you are back in the swing of it all.
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 15:06:47
I hope so, Robbie. I just feel overwhelmingly tired right now…
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Apr 17, 2023 @ 10:09:32
😞
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 13:25:18
I used to think of one favorite thing about my work and use that as a beacon to guide me back.
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 14:16:51
Good plan. It’s why the children are what I think of!
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 15:25:54
Looking forward to that first smile would get me rolling.
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 15:51:58
😁😁😁
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 12:00:40
Peace be with you, Sis! ❤
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 12:05:01
Thank you, Sis 🙏🏼💛
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 11:33:21
I am retired now apart from writing, promoting, reviewing etc, but still remember how tough it was to juggle everything whilst working long hours. Oddly, I seem to do a lot less nowadays even though in theory I have more time. I always thought when I gave up work I’d have more time to do things but in reality it seems as if I am happier doing less! Lol. Life is strange. Take it easy, Ritu, during your breaks. Hugs, Marje x
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 11:54:56
Thanks, Marje! I know what you mean, though. I think that I’ll do all sorts when I have time, then that time comes and nothing gets done!
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Apr 23, 2023 @ 09:44:27
Ha ha. Indeed such is life Ritu. 😀
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Apr 23, 2023 @ 09:57:09
🥰
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 09:49:55
It has been a while since I had to worry about any of that, but I still miss going to work. Simply walking into my office is not quite the same thing at all…
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 10:16:09
Oh bless you 🤗
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 18:43:04
You too, Ritu. You work so hard…
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 19:06:27
As do all teachers 🤗🤗🤗
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 09:38:12
I so get this! I am tired from this teaching year and ready for the summer break, though not yet for a couple of months. I love what I do,, love being with the kids, and the paperwork is always there waiting to be attended to. I do value the short breaks )
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 10:15:06
I don’t think I’d survive without the breaks!
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 09:05:41
Hats off to teachers Ritu! You do such a great job and as a school governor (past) I know how much work is done when not in the classroom. We have 3 generations of teachers in our family. My Dad taught, from age 21, was a Head and taught, albeit on a temp basis until a few years before passing at age 78. So I have a great respect for the teaching fraternity 💕.
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 09:27:58
Thank you for your support, Cecily. It’s a tough job, that not everyone always understands and the ‘holidays ‘ are often fraught with stress, too! Xx
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 11:48:02
🌷
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 16:24:22
Indeed Ritu. Plus you’re writing and of course caring for your family. Best wishes x
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 16:30:53
🤗🤗🤗
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 08:38:40
To be honest Ritu, I’ve found retirement to be less than expected on my own and I’d like to go back to the ‘Return to work Blues’again.
Huge Hugs as usual.
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 08:48:24
Oh David… Huge hugs 🤗🤗🤗
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 07:01:31
Life, personal life is relentless Sis, we are never really off the grindstone…let’s face it we are the grist. Family and loved ones are the key everything else just falls into place. 💜💜💜
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 07:38:30
So true, Sis. Hope you’re okay 💛🤗💛
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 08:13:27
💜💜💜💜🤗🤗🤗
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 06:26:30
I hope you have a less stressful week going back. Personal things do take up more than their fair share in our lives
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 07:38:03
Thanks, Sajde. I guess that’s life, eh! 🤷🏽♀️
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 08:21:14
👍🏼
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 06:22:06
We just done with the first week of the new term and I am already counting the days to the next term end 🙈😂
all the best, Ritu.
may this term fly for you 😉
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 07:37:03
Thank you my friend! And the same for you 💛
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 06:04:35
Even though I loved my job, I typically had difficulty returning after a break. After the first day, I’d get my mojo back.
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Apr 16, 2023 @ 07:36:43
Yup, that’s like me, when returning after these mid term breaks. 😢
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