TL;DR: Find a different hair place, optometrists are the best, good juju is needed, teaching is hard, therapy is good.
This month I took two strides toward improving my health. The first was a hair appointment and the second was an optometrist appointment. Both were supposed to be a relaxing experience. The eye doctor is always a treat, the hair appointment, not so much.
I wasn't sure what I wanted as far as style or color and really just wanted her to make the decision based on her skills and knowledge. I always color my own hair but decided to let her do it. Just do whatever you think would work for me. I want to lay back and relax.
Not to sound like a PITA, but she would not stop talking. She talked so much that she became distracted with what she was doing, asked three different times for the color I chose, sent an email during my appointment, talked so long to the woman she took while my hair was processing that she got further distracted and my entire hair appointment took over 2.5 hours. And the salon plays country music.
Wah. I know I sound like a complainer but I wanted to be quietly pampered. Do I like how my hair turned out? Yes. I like the cut and color and it was nice not doing it myself. Was I as relaxed as I'd hoped? No. I guess I was looking for the spa experience but on a teacher's budget. I'll know for next time.
Now, the eye doctor, that's a whole different story. I absolutely LOVE going to that doctor. It is seriously the most relaxing thing in the universe outside of actual sleep. You can't even count on sleep being peaceful, but the eye doctor? Oh yeah. It's quiet, dark, you only need to answer with a number or letter...I may have even fallen asleep for a sec. Luckily I stayed awake and my eyes are healthy and the left eye has even improved some.
The fun part is picking out the new glasses. My current frames broke irreparably so I needed new ones. I choose red:
Speaking of decisions, I need any and all good juju you have laying around. I'm processing the upcoming school year. Like the Clash, should I stay or should I go? I know what I think, but is it the right choice? Can I do another year like this one? Am I too old to begin anew? You'd think the panic attack at work two weeks ago and the chest pains that followed until Spring Break would be a clue.
Honestly, I have applied to a few jobs outside of my current one. I'm not looking to leave my school necessarily, so if I don't get something else, I'm sure I'll be fine staying where I am. The group of educators I work with is fierce.
There is one position, in particular, I am quite interested in getting. It would allow me to stay in education, coach current teachers, work at the university level, and pay for future degrees. It would allow me to become that liaison between current educators and policymakers. That is a dream job, for me. Education policy is what I've become very interested in, lately. I can't passively sit aside anymore and continue to let things happen to us. There are changes to be made, and making them from inside the classroom is not possible.
Anywho...let me just push that soapbox back under the couch.
Being on Spring Break this week has been great. I could easily slide into retirement. I even took a week off from my therapist. Funny that I didn't need to see her when I'm not at work. Have you found a counselor yet? I highly suggest it. Even if it's for a short time. You may think it to be nonsense and balderdash, but it's good for you.
See you next month for another riveting account of my life.
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