Friday is Finally Upon Us

I forgot to say yesterday how I did a good job (I believe) of helping a gal out after she became so upset that she shouted F-YOU!! to the class and stormed out. She was really upset and I found her in the bathroom and later after I talked to her and made her a cup of tea (all classrooms should have tea available, seriously)she asked how I knew she would be in there and I sort of made something up that sounded reasonable but not patronizing because the real answer was duh, where else would a girl go in that circumstance? Anyway, all was well eventually.

I am trying to engage my coworkers more actively when I see them because we all work so independently of one another that there's not a lot of time for conversation or information sharing. And they don't really like to text questions and support like my last class did. It  really felt like a 'long' week after only two days of work before vacation time last week, and I was like, out of clean clothes, so wore a weird (sort of) outfit today, which had me a bit discombobulated, so when I had the opportunity to ask our department head (a gal) for a hug, I did. She's pretty supportive of everyone so I didn't think she'd say no, or I would not have asked. I really just don't get (or give, and that's on me) enough hugs. Actually, I did give at least three people little hugs today and they didn't seem to mind. Maybe I'm supposed to give more hugs in order to receive more. I mean, like consensual and platonic same-sex hugs. Not weird sexual harassment hugs.

I got to help out rearranging the room and do some file organizing which is always a fun challenge, and secure an extra desk from a friendly custodian who spoke German. I skipped drama in order to come home and start loading what to sell into the car and discovered some great items near the dumpster as give away things. I got a table and a folding laundry hamper that would work perfectly for an art print sale display. I also met the newest neighbors and their pretty dog called Rocky.

Here's to success and prosperity in our new venture, to getting extra rest for a productive upcoming week, and to helping others whenever we can. Be good, be safe and most of all be Peace.