I don’t remember the last time I missed two blog posts, let alone two in the same week, but it’s been one of those weeks. Nothing terrible has happened. In fact, it’s been a good week, albeit a very busy one.
Then today, the unexpected happened. I came downstairs to check my computer before work only to discover that a power outage on campus had delayed the start of classes until at least 10 a.m. While I didn't yet know if that would affect my 11a.m., I still had a decision to make.
And emails from three students already awaiting that decision.
My choice? I gave us all the day off. Sort of. I gave them an assignment, and I dug into my virtual pile of things to be graded.
The plan? Work all morning and write all afternoon.
That was almost three hours ago. As I write this, I’m halfway through my plan. Actually I’m sitting in line at the Starbucks drive-through, awaiting my turn to pick up my BOGO Thurs-yay drinks.
A day off and double the caffeine.
From here, I’ll go home, finish grading a set of quizzes, post this blog, and dig into the writing that has consistently gotten drop-kicked to the bottom of my to do list.
The gift of time is a beautiful thing and I plan to make the most of every minute.
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