Day 19/31
I think it’s important to find the little things in everyday life that make you happy.
Paula Cole
As most of the world, I have been too stressed out this week, and have been dealing with a headache that never seems to end. At the beginning of the week, my husband asked me to order something from Amazon, so I just had to order a little something for myself too. 😉
This afternoon, I was very excited to get a text telling me these two gems had appeared at my door. (My husband’s things came too,) These are my everyday little things that made me happy today. Books. One to help me be a better writer. One to help me learn how to draw. (That could take some doing.)
These made me happy today, and I am counting on them to make me happy in the days ahead. They give me something to look forward to at the end of my “school day.” I don’t want to put my head in the sand, but I would like a little escape from the news, and fears, and stress of this new normal. Books and reading and writing do that for me.
Stay well.
Rita DiCarne 
I just ordered a daily zentangle drawing book for myself. I would like to try to disconnect from the Internet for long enough to actually read. Definitely struggling with that!
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I’m thinking that by next week I might have my students trained so that I don’t have to sit at my computer all day. I already thinking of a couple things to order–it’s just so fun to get something new on your doorstep.
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Yes! I’m always supportive of more books and less tv. I’ve been reading like crazy to escape. It’s not as productive as cleaning my house, but it’s much more enjoyable.
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I am finding I need to be mindful about stepping away from all the media and stress of online learning as well. I did a video chat with my grown children tonight. It was good to laugh with them.
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I have to escape! It’s on the news 24/7 and has taken over my Thursday night shows… grrr! Of course, ow I am overwhelmed with how distance learning is going to work next week with my 4th graders
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The distance learning is a bit overwhelming at first, but you can do it! Find your own escape!
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Nothing like a crisis to make us mindful of our blessings. I wish you lots of little things as time goes on.
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I think writing and art are the perfect escape from the news. 🙂 These look like a couple of interesting books, so thanks for sharing.
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I totally agree with you. It is nice to have a distraction at the end of our virtual school day. Now, you have a distraction that is much better than the news and Facebook.:) I’ve been reading like crazy and loving it. Thank you for the post.
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