Thoroughly exhausted after making herself briefly known to my 8th grade students, Godiva took a long nap on Friday afternoon. I understand her exhaustion, it's been a long week as we all adapt to a new way of doing "school." Having worked as an study abroad adviser before moving back to California and ultimately getting my teaching credential, I recognized this exhaustion. I felt something similar whenever I moved abroad. Its source: the stress of adapting to a new way of learning or doing. I think of it as learning shock.

Regardless, my students rose to the challenge and impressed the heck out of me. I'm so proud of their sensitivity and the effort they're putting into their educations.