During quarantine, I had met someone who was really depressed and always contemplated taking their life. Not wanting to lose a dear friend, I would always find ways to cheer them and keep them going, hoping that my efforts weren't in vein. Eventually, through their efforts as well as support from all their friends, they were able to crawl out of that dark place, making me realize how much small interactions can mean to someone. Today, it was a snow day. We had to continue our reading of The Color Purple at home. It's really difficult for me to stay focused when I'm not in the classroom, so I'm fighting through sleep right now trying to finish these letters. Today, I feel good. There's no school so I get to catch up on my mental and enjoy the snow.
An object that holds a lot of value to me is my Legos. They were gifted or bought during significant points in my life, building them after each event. They remind me of the good times/memories every time I look at them, thinking of each block as building the memory, or the Lego set in this case. Today, we continued our reading of The Color Purple by Alice Walker. We read 3 chapters today, learning about Sofia's return to the story and her eventual incarceration due to her beliefs and nature. It was interesting to see the reminder of the consequences the characters can face, bringing down such a strong-willed character like Sofia. It also showed us why Celie and Squeak's, Harpo's girlfriend, obedience is beneficial to them in some way. Today, I feel tired. I pulled an all-nighter and still have to go to a practice and then teach 8th graders and drop people off afterwards. I know the sleep is going to be good later tonight.
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