I’m tired.
I get home and grading papers just seems like too much.
I get home and it’s difficult to sit down in front of the TV, let alone think about school. Mask, no mask, obnoxious behavior, not feeling a connections with students and teachers, it makes me tired.
However, yesterday, the briefest of rays of sunshine came back for a couple of months.
Basketball.
#hellyeah
In a normal year, I’d be a very happy man, ready to coach. This year, add a little more emotion and a little more nervous energy and a little “what the hell”, and you’ve got my feelings right now about the sport.
This is the first team I’ve had in three years that I’ve had in class, so we have that relationship to start. They are very excited to get going with the season. We are not a tall team, but we are quick, and I’ve got 8 girls who are ready to play, period.
Now, don’t get me wrong, this is another exposure point, eight 8th grade girls in a gym (without masks) is not my idea of safe. But, I have my mask and damnit, I love this sport. I will do my best NOT make things worse, but yet, I cannot control contacts with other people, so I keep my fingers crossed about my girls and their own behaviors outside of school.
Yet, it was good to see them get out and run, excited to play. I’m pumped to see what we can become as a team.
This is my sunshine right now because I am tired.
I’m not sure what I will use in January, but by God, I’ll lean on it now.
#basketballrocks
October 20, 2020 at 9:55 pm
“Though she be but little she is fierce.”
I think this quote aptly describes your team. I know you will try your hardest to keep them socially distanced and safe. But hey it’s several rays of sunshine if you ask me. Soak up those rays. They are so needed right now. Oh & our Slices have a slightly similar theme.
October 21, 2020 at 4:13 am
Take it anywhere you can get it. I’m glad you’ve found some light.
October 21, 2020 at 9:05 am
Amen to that. It’s been diffucult to find the light, but when it shows up, it’s wonderous! 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 4:28 am
Let’s keep looking for breaks in the clouds.
October 21, 2020 at 9:05 am
*Scanning the skies* It’s pretty gloomy today (seriously, gray and blah day with more snow in the forecast!).
However, the learning it very warm in here! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Susan! 🙂
October 21, 2020 at 5:17 am
I like how you share the upbeat positive promising start that basketball coaching brings to you. Wishing you health and energy!
October 21, 2020 at 9:04 am
Hoping to tap into some of that energy to recharge for sure! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by! I wish you the same health and energy and we move forward!
October 21, 2020 at 6:25 am
“briefest of rays of sunshine came back for a couple of months.”
It is important for each of us have some rays of sunshine in our lives. I’m happy that you’ve found it and relished in its warmth.
October 21, 2020 at 9:03 am
Thank you, Marina! That warmth is incredible. 🙂