Zenaida Arroyo

I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022

Thursday after work I went to pick up my mom and then went to Walgreens to get the flu shot.  I took a Tylenol before going to bed and woke up feeling fine on Friday morning.  However, later in the day I felt awful.  I was hot, had a fever, and felt really tired.  My coworker gave me a Tylenol and felt better about 2 hours later.  I don’t remember feeling that bad last year.

This was me resting in a chair when my students were in art/STEAM class.

Then on my way home, I was less than 10 minutes away, someone rear ended me.  I was fine and nothing major happened to the car.  I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later.  I’ve had my car for 2 years and that was my first (and hopefully last) car accident.

Earlier I stopped at Target and saw this cute Starbucks mug.  I was tempted to get it but didn’t because I have many mugs at home.  Now I regret not getting it.  I mean, it is my birthday month so I should get it right?  Next time I go to Target I will buy it.

I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022

What a day it was yesterday!  I was at work till 6:45 pm.  I try not to stay that late anymore but I needed to get a few things done.  

I had a meeting with the assistant principal at 3:30.  That lasted about half an hour.  Then I went back to my room to get some copies done, organize some of my data charts, and check my email.  I check it throughout the day but this time I deleted a few, responded to a couple, and moved some to folders.  I hate having a full inbox.  Right now I have 7 emails in my inbox and that is still too many for me.

I don’t hate my job but there are days when I do not like it.  I feel like I will never catch up and get all of my work done.  There is always something that needs to be done and not enough time.  The 2020-2021 school year was awful!  2021-2022 was bad and this current year is just as bad.

I know it is only November and I am already stressed out.  I still have a few more months to go so I need to figure out a way to get through them.

But it isn’t always that bad.  I care a lot about my students.  They make me smile and laugh.  They draw cute pictures for me which I hang on my walls.   Today during recess two girls drew a picture on the playground.  Cute, right?

I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2022

Hello November!  It is one of my favorite months because of my birthday and Thanksgiving.  Plus, that means December is around the corner along with the end and start of a new year. 

As I write this post I am massaging my left foot with a foot roller.  Plantar fasciitis is the worst!  It is clearly the worst running injury I’ve ever experienced.  I’ve also had a mild calf strain but this is just worse.  I sent a message to a sports medicine doctor asking about a cortisone shot. 

Yesterday I ran for 15 minutes in a pair of new shoes I got from Brooks.  Last month I participated in a fun run and the rep told me she would send me a free pair of either the Ghost or the Hyperion Tempo.  I chose the latter.  I love the teal color!  I didn’t find them to be as comfortable as the Ghost but maybe it is because of the injury.

Here are a few goals for this month:

➡️ Feel better.  My right hip also hurts.  I’ve been meaning to try yoga but haven’t gotten around to doing it.

➡️ More consistent in running.  I still have a few more states to run in for my 50+1 Goal so I need to sign up for one or a couple more races soon.

➡️ Read one or two books.  I have 2 books from the library and am excited to read them.

➡️ Not work so much.  I say this all of the time but many times it isn’t possible.

➡️ Take better care of myself.  How is it that I can spend hours at work but not do the same taking care of myself?  See point #1 regarding yoga.

Here is a photo of Mateo.  No reason but just because.  This was after I came home yesterday after my run.