Tension, that I didn’t realize I was holding, suddenly disappeared in an instant.
My mood lifted.
My tiredness lightened.
Angst diminished.
All this occurred when I read the headlines from this afternoon’s news presser.
Education workers will be vaccinated in April.
It seems too good to be true – the long standing narrative has been schools are safe and teachers are overreacting: You’ll get your vaccine in August.
No mask mandate at the elementary level, no reductions in class size, second highest workplace claims in the province for catching COVID while at work . . . to say teachers have been feeling gaslit is an understatement.
I’ll take my jab with a smile.
Now I can truly enjoy Spring Break.
Wordsmithing 
These stories are so triggering. I thought that New York was horrible. I’m glad you’ll be getting your vaccine soon. Be safe.
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Thank you. Being constantly vigilant has depleted me. I am so, so grateful to know I’ll be getting a vaccine in the next month.
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When I was able to sign up for a vaccine appointment, I felt like I had won a golden ticket. I am so happy for you and simultaneously so frustrated you were forced to work under those conditions and be made to feel manipulated.
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Thanks Meg. We have been in person since September. I agree it feels like a golden ticket. Eagerly waiting to cash it in.
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It’s all the talk at my school–the vaccine is a superhero!
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