Thanks Thunder Bow. That means a lot. I hope my principal feels that way too. Just got home from my Uncle's funeral. Very tough saying goodbye and a very long day. It was an honor to be a pall bearer and to lay him in his final resting place. Such a good man and I'll miss him.
Great to see and talk to family that I had not seen in a while despite the sad occasion. Several are teachers, and I got to commiserate with them a bit about the job. It seems like it's tough all over. The depression just makes it even tougher. I ordered a light box as Kindness suggested and might even force myself to do some cardio. Going to force myself to grade some papers and see if I can get myself ready to show up to work Monday or maybe Tuesday. Might spend Monday hanging with family who will still be in town and taking a bit more time off for myself.