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Writer's pictureSamantha Tomaszewski

Day 11: Not Working

Updated: Dec 17, 2023

I'm an idiot sometimes....


That pain after you get the Novocaine injections and it wears off? That pain is all over my head.


Why did I beg that poor NP?


I'll sleep it off and push though. Lesson learned.


Work tomorrow- then try to make it to December 7th to let this dermatologist do his thing...🤞🏼


Check the time- what? I don't have to be there until 4:00 PM?


Work:

Talk to my boss about a pending appointment- "funniest thing, even if I do get sick, I somehow manage to get a surgical time where I don't miss work- no coverage needed- I'll have it all taken care of:.."


His face- [relief + confusion]~


I recently switched districts after 10yrs into my career. No regrets whatsoever-


I've literally transitioned from


To


I'm GRATEFUL.


💡 new idea 💡


🟢- I think I'll call these green dots faith markers. They've happen my whole life but the frequency has shifted rapidly to the point of a steady jet stream. Nobody is asking - but my life has led me to feel the most comfortable in a Catholic Church (when I go). However, I've attended the youth groups, mega churches, small babtists places, and even tried to convert to Judaism in college. Sharing only to highlight that no matter what adversity I have faced or triumph I encounter- I've always felt content in two things-


  1. Everything is predetermined

  2. Everything will end as it should


In my practice and in life- those two statements allow me to move pretty fearlessly though the good, bad, and ugly.


Yes- faith markers 🟢 grounding the mind 24/7


Throbbing and stabbing pain is hard to think your way out of---- I need more caffeine....


Can't anyone just cut this out?!?!!


Work:

I wish I had known the outcome so I could have warned the teams-


---the kids are doing so well this year (even those who aren't) have been surrounded by teams that absolutely love them- they're introspective, insightful, and compassionate towards the environmental shifts of families and healthcare post-Covid.


This month, we discussed some difficult behaviors at our student assistance team meeting, and noted a [sometimes valid] redirection to the adult response- we reflected and discussed providing support protocols for the adults rather than rescue calls for students. This helped us reframe our response to acknowledge the adults feelings, address the main issue, and give them a space to feel heard.


No school is perfect- but damn, mine are trying









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