Quarantine Day 1

I've decided that while I am stuck at home for a minimum of two weeks, I'd start a journal of daily life during this quarantine. I used to read all of those Dear America books. The ones that would follow a girl or guy, through periods of history, usually a war or something tragic that happened in American history. They were mostly fictional, but there was a lot of truth to what they went through. 

So, here I am, officially Day One. I just got home from school making lesson plans for the next 10 days for my students. We've moved to elearning, which is something new to all of us, so it will definitely take some getting used to for all involved. But, I have faith in my students and know that they will pull through. They're pretty resilient. This working from home thing is going to be something that will take some getting used to. Minerva has already been on the kitchen table, where I am currently writing this, 3 times. She's knocked over some papers, a book and has taken to chewing on the corner of my notebook. Maybe is a good a time as any to train her not to get on the table. Adding to list now. 

I don't even know where to begin when it comes to processing my thoughts and emotions through all of this. With it being so new to everyone, it's hard to not have the answers. Anyone that knows me, I struggle with the unknowns, I have worked the past 9 months to be okay with not always knowing the outcome. But, this is a completely out of my control unknown, and I'm working hard to process this for myself. When I left school today, I felt like I was going on a trip, I looked around the room, seeing if I forgot anything because I wouldn't be coming back until this was all over. I really hope I remembered everything. 

Most of the morning, all through planning, the only thing I could think about was my students. It's only been two days and I already miss them (Don't tell them I said that!). Not knowing when I'll see them next is a little nerve racking. I just read something that I need to keep as my mantra for the remainder of this quarantine and that is, "Today I will not stress over things I can't control." 

Love from the teacher who is currently making a chart for each day of things that need done to help hold herself accountable.