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Post Number Three




 This week has been interesting. I have been feeling a little under the weather (little kid germs are the worst). I completed the readings, and I have been working on my upcoming assignments. That being said I think I have a little writer's block in terms of blogs. I have a million thoughts but none of them have congealed into a coherent 3rd blog post (post 2 is also kind of thin to be honest). So here is blog number three about not being able to think about something to blog about. Here are some questions that come to mind.

If you don't feel well then does that affect your academics? If so how?

How do I make sure that when my students hit a wall they have the opportunity to bounce back?


Take away, sometimes it's okay to not be okay. Sometimes you have to take the time to take care of yourself. That's it for now folks, I'm off to reenter my Nyquil induced coma in an attempt to shake this illness. Hopefully I will see you guys next week and be back to my sarcastic teacher self. Until then .....

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  1. The WeaveJuly 17, 2022 at 8:11 AM

    Sending healing vibes and positive energy your way! Having the yucks in the worst. Rest up, buttercup!

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  2. Cohl MillerJuly 17, 2022 at 9:49 AM

    Hope you're feeling better! My daughter and I just had covid and my brain and body are still feeling foggy. It's definitely hard to complete anything when you're not feeling well.

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  3. “You are much stronger than you think you are. Trust me.”July 17, 2022 at 11:32 AM

    Hoping you get to feeling better.

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