This is usually the part of my break that I find hardest: the transformation from total passivity to teaching-related activity. Although I decided that I didn’t want to do anything related to teaching this entire break, I know it’s impossible to stick to that resolution. Today I reviewed some papers that four students submitted before the winter break, and sent out angry mails to the ones that didn’t submit anything. I opened my agenda again, and I logged into my school e-mail.
I’d been dreading to do that for days, and now that I have I feel much more relaxed. What a great way to start enjoying the last few days of this amazing winter break. The last peaceful days before getting back to the educational pressure cooker (although I promised myself to be less stressed and more organized, prepare healthier meals, take more free time for me, yada yada yada).
