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Pleading the Pink SlipperWhen do the Feetspeak feet wear the versatile Can-Do adjustable Velcro shoes and try to blend in without fuss and when do they play the sympathy vote pink slipper?How do we distinguish when Pleading the Pink Slipper is appropriate?

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Dont notice me or give me any extra attention I will just work quietly here

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Dont worry about me I am an autonomous learner I have assistive technology and I know how to use itFeetspeak Jo Freitag 094

Im trying to fit in but I am being honest and not hiding my limitationsFeetspeak Jo Freitag 095

My giftedness is not being addressed so I will seek attention other waysFeetspeak Jo Freitag 096

Id like to put on a Can Do Velcro and get involved in the activities but I just cant manage to do it!Feetspeak Jo Freitag 097

If I put on the Can Do Velcro I will want the results to be perfect Maybe I should put on the pink slipper just in case so that I have an excuseFeetspeak Jo Freitag 098

Obviously I will need to be excused from some of your formal requirements

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I need you to know that I will not be able to meet some of your formal requirementsFeetspeak Jo Freitag 0910

As an introduction I need you to know that I will not be able to meet some of the formal requirements during the holiday program

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I just want to get out of the activities and have a cushion and lots of chocolateFeetspeak Jo Freitag 0912

What do you mean malingering?It really does hurt!Feetspeak Jo Freitag 0913

It is just a coincidence that there is homework and chores to do

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SIGH! I know Im procrastinating Im leaving putting on the Can Do Velcro until the last minute. It is very painful Maybe Ill ask for a pink slipperFeetspeak Jo Freitag 0915

It is sensible to use all the help and support availableFeetspeak Jo Freitag 0915Feetspeak Jo Freitag 0916

I have been out socializing each night this week so now I need an extension for the project

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What will we be doing?Will I need to Plead the Pink Slipper?Feetspeak Jo Freitag 0917Feetspeak Jo Freitag 0918

Pleading the Pink SlipperHow do you plead?

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