So this nugget just pinged in my school email:
No matter how bad your day may seem, at least you didn’t do THIS today. (Gotta admit, though, it sounds exactly like something I would do.)
This is a screenshot of a colleague’s message that she sent to our staff. And, yes, I edited out my friend’s name. Of course.
TGIF! Teach on, everyone.
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You know, you’re right. You might be stuck.
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You are my teacher hero. When I read these things, I am reminded that I am okay =)
Happy Friday!
Suzanne
For sure, Suzanne, this one was just too good not to share. And we are ALL more than okay. 🙂
I couldn’t open the image 🙁
Hmm, Mary…not sure why your screen isn’t viewing the jpg file. Odd. I just posted the same image on my Instagram, which might make your computer happier: https://www.instagram.com/p/BNhltYDgnIi/?taken-by=randazzo_laura
Hope this one works for you! 🙂
Yikes! I have nightmares about this happening to me. It sounds like something I would do, too, Laura. Please send a hug to your colleague. Maybe she can say that she was testing email addresses by sending a shocking message. lol
Regardless, it sounds like a good excuse for an after-work drink. 🙂
Absolutely, Michelle! Lots of hugs and a couple of happy hour drinks for her for sure. (Actually, how about for all of us in this long stretch to winter break?)
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