Categories: uncategorized
Date: 13 November 2006 16:38:48
was able to get back to sleep, and of course was in deep-sleep when the alarm went off... got up, showered, dressed, en route to work, and just knew today was not going to work. ...just dont' feel good, all over, myriad reasons.
so... as I was driving in, decided to take today as a sick day. went to the teacher i'm working with today (the one who's high maintenance...who also happened to be out sick today - interesting) and told the staff I wasn't going to be in. then i gathered paperwork necessary for upcoming meetings on Wed, Thurs, Fri... called several parents to tell them not to bring their children in for therapy b/c I'm out sick... and I decided to take tomorrow too. ...and now i'm back home again.
this job (speech-language-pathologist, speech therapist, speech lady, etc.) is such a good fit for me... and it's also incredibly draining. if i don't take today and tomorrow, i'll burn out much more quickly. these children have so many, significant needs... and it's not uncommon to come home at night utterly drained.
and i can't afford to be drained right now - need to refill my cup. and, honestly, i don't feel well. ...would probably get pretty sick if I didn't. anyhoo - enough justification. hope whoever is reading this is 1) having a good day 2) is enjoying a warm cup of tea and 3) feels very un-sick and quite healthy. i'm off to rest/orgainze/relax/be productive/heal... all in one :)