Monday - Countdown to Break Continues - Twelve Days

Usually, I do a Make It thing on Mondays, but I didn't make much this weekend, so there really isn't much to report on. I cut out some gift tag materials and straightened up the floor in the office/craft area but that was all. I did lots of online shopping and have some logistical shipping problems to solve, but that's okay. I like challenges. 

So, all that to state that I am not going to share something that I have made this week. I am just going to talk about getting ready for our next break. It is only twelve days away. Twelve angst-ridden, scream-filled, disappointment brewing, stressful days. The biggest problem that we as the faculty of the school have is that our Behavioral Health Technicians (BHTs) do not get a break and have to face two weeks of non-school programming without us including two major holidays. It makes it awkward to feel happy about getting some time off.

Guilt over. Time to move into some gratitude.

I am grateful that I can navigate this time of year with my Mom and my Sister. They are my support system, and we are moving into a season of joy and grief. It has been (almost) five years since Dad died, and this season is a time when we are reminded of him and the things that he did during our lives. We are able to share that life with each other. 

I am grateful that I can help my students navigate this time of year as well. There are so many emotions going around the school that I am soaking up and am being overwhelmed by during the days. It is difficult to explain, but I know that I am not anxious about the upcoming holidays - even though I feel anxiety. I am guessing it is not my emotion but that of the people around me. In the midst of this, we are getting lots of new students and lots of new staff members. The feelings about new people in all of our environments are holiday editions. Angst+. It is a wonderful time of year (sarcasm!) every year. 

Next year, I will not be involved in what is happening at this facility. Who knows where I will be???

I am kinda liking the idea of working at our local movie theater. I wonder if they would hire me??

Happy Monday, all. Let's get through it!

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