I've been sick - out sick - for five days as of today from school. It's been an awful run. I think I was this sick about five years ago, but don't know officially. All I know is the Z-Pack is now my official love of my life. After two installments I feel so much better. Medicine #3, and it's a charm.
I've had lots of time while out sick to think about things. Like why my current car is named "Eleven." I finally realized the Stranger Things reference. Hot damn. Could I get a Volvo / Stranger Things endorsement? I could so be their poster child. Some days I think about how I should have gone into advertising. My odd ideas? Not so odd when presented on the internet. Derp is as derp does.
I've debated whether or not to post what's going on. Whether or not to share the "secret blog." Nope. Not going to. But what do I want to say? I'm scared. I have friends on both sides of the political fence. And you know what?
That's. OK.
I am so sad that people don't talk anymore. Eff it. I'm not talking ONLINE. Go to a coffee shop. Pick up the phone. Stop by their house (with their permission - don't be a stalker on my account!). Engage in conversation. We are all so upset and angry and misunderstood. Me included. Please take the time to reach out to people - even your own FAMILY MEMBERS - and talk in person. Why? Because we need to go back to knowing people face to face.
I love my friends I've never met. I have so many friends through Postcrossing.com that I converse with on great topics. I someday hope to meet them. But at the same token, I want to support those close to me who need the help the most. This includes family. Friends. Students. Colleagues. Will I get a tweet or an award for the work I've done? Probably not. But I don't care. I want you to know that I am there. The times we are in are awful. There is misinformation on both sides. Hatred everywhere. I just saw an article about how young people don't want to vote.
A few (well, more than that!) I started to become involved on a larger level to make change. But you know what? I saw that the system runs deep. I don't have the energy to take on the system. I'm an empath. Things hit me hard. But, at the same token, I have a memory that never forgets (one of my students called me an elephant - lol. EEK! Need to hit the gym pronto! jk - he's a great kid). I so admire people who are in politics and taking on the issues that are so tough. Earlier in the season I came out in support of Alexandra Chandler. She was one of the first candidates I felt seemed real. I met her on my front lawn. Yeah. Follow her. Because my guess is she is going to come up again as someone who will make change, in some way, here in the US.
I need to focus on family now. With two family members and a very close friend ill, I want them at the forefront. They truly are the reason why I keep going. I don't talk about it a lot, but for those of you at my school who have peeked behind my desk, you may have seen the pics. My dad. My niece. My friend, L. I hope they know each and every day why I go to work and keep doing what I do to bring their message to the forefront.
This is tough for me. I love you all with all my heart. My kidlets (as always, F & R - rock stars) are at the top of the list, and others that follow. Dad, E, and L. You have all taught me what it means to be giving. To be a nice person. And to love.
