Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Zonked

Some days...

I'm leaning all the way back in the chair. My head resting on the wall behind me. "Dead Man's Party" plays on the radio.

The class is on task.

It's an honors algebra 2 class. Their assignment is on the distance formula. I walked the room. They're all making good progress.

I've had a whole day of this. I'm zonked.

I mean, it's a good thing. I have a lot of days like this. Easy days. Days where my biggest challenge is staying awake. Days where I hover, hoping someone needs a little help...

No?

Ah well. I'll enjoy the peace. While I have it...

Today's A to Z Challenge post brought to you by the letter...


Can you believe the A to Z Challenge is over? Did you make it through? Are you zonked too?
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33 comments:

  1. Jennifer HawesApril 30, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    You mentioned Algebra. Now, I'm zonked! Good to meet you through this challenge!

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    1. Liz A.April 30, 2014 at 2:14 PM

      Well, actually algebra 2. The second year of algebra.

      But math is cool! (It's been nice to meet you, too.)

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  2. VR BarkowskiApril 30, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Congratulations on finishing the A to Z, Liz!

    Sometimes when things suddenly slip into "easy" mode, we're finally allowed the opportunity to realize how exhausted we are. Often too exhausted to enjoy the experience. :)

    VR Barkowski

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  3. Michael Offutt, Phantom ReaderApril 30, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Great Z word. Zonked describes me most days.

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  4. BirgitApril 30, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    ick-Math-ick-I would be zonked too but that is due to math:)

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  5. RomiApril 30, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    Congratulations!
    After the blogging challenge, I am 'zonked,' too.

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  6. J E OneilApril 30, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    The challenge is over, it's time for us all to zonk out for a while.

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  7. Stephanie FarisApril 30, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    I've had plenty of zonked days, too. The good news is--if you're a writer, you can take naps. The bad news? I'm not a napper!

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    1. Liz A.April 30, 2014 at 4:01 PM

      Stay up late. Then you want to nap mid-day.

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  8. mshatchApril 30, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    I'm totally zonked! Almost wish I could take the month of May off now!

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  9. lyndagraceApril 30, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    I did make it through the challenge. I am going to miss the discipline of writing every day.

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  10. Jocelyn RishApril 30, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    I think zonked is the perfect word for the end of the A to Z challenge because I think we're all feeling that way!

    Congrats on making it to the end!
    Jocelyn

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  11. bettyApril 30, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    So when it is an "easy" time like this, do you play Word with Friends on your phone? (just kidding)

    Congrats on completing the challenge!! I'm zonked but I'm kind of sad to see it go. It was fun to try to get it all done, visit blogs, respond to comments, tweak my posts, etc, but it will be nice to actually breathe and get some other stuff done :)

    betty

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  12. WendyApril 30, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    YES -- embracing that feeling right now. I need to get back to my regular research, but after that ZONKED feeling passes.
    Congrats on finishing the Challenge!
    Wendy at Jollett Etc.

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  13. Kristin SmithApril 30, 2014 at 6:30 PM

    Yay, we SURVIVED!! Happy Z Day!! Feels good to be finished, doesn't it?

    Now time for a nap!

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  14. PhoenixApril 30, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    How nice to have a peaceful day!! And YES! I can't believe it's Z day and the challenge is complete! :) I've enjoyed your posts this year and will be stopping back in for more!

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  15. Sharon HimslApril 30, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Zonked and ready for a good rest. You did it, Liz! Z-end of a very long month!
    Shells–Tales–Sails

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  16. UnknownApril 30, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    I think we are all zonked Liz! Great to meet you and will continue to read from Australia :)

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  17. Vikki TApril 30, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    Congratulations honey! WE DID IT :) xx

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  18. Haneen IbrahimMay 1, 2014 at 2:34 AM

    Zonked? the story of my life. Congrats, it's over.

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  19. Dr Genevive AngelaMay 1, 2014 at 3:28 AM

    Yes zonked ! but loved it ! resting a while...congrats ! was nice connecting with you !

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  20. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Bless you for teaching - happy it was an easy day (although it would never be easy for me if Honors Algebra was involved). Zonked is such a wonderful word to end with. congrats on making it through and thanks for stopping by my Z.

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  21. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    Well done on finishing the challenge, and you are amazing for being a teacher, me and kids no longer mix, I guess it's an age thing, and losing my patience lol. I've enjoyed your posts.

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  22. UnknownMay 3, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    Glad you had a rest especially since it was at the end of the challenge. Congratulations on completing the challenge. It was so wonderful to meet and interact with all the awesome bloggers I've met from the A-Z challenge. Keep up the good work. :)
    http://foreignfeasts.com

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