Morning(ish) update. Slept for a really long time last night. It was good though. I used to feel really guilty when I slept for excessive periods (like 12 hours or more), but it rarely happens anymore so on the odd day it does I’m ok with that.

Headed to my last workshop tonight on meditation and developing the heart qualities. It’s been a great workshop and I’m glad I decided to take it. It’s weird to think that after tonight all of my standing commitments in the city will be over. It’s sad, in a way, but exciting, too. I’ve been wanting to travel for a while now and I’m figuring that out right now. It looks like Thailand is most likely going to happen – perhaps much sooner than I’d figured. I requested documents I need to teach yesterday and will continue to research programs to get certified in teaching. There is one in Chiang Mai, a northern city in Thailand, that starts in late May that looks like it would work well. I’m kind of thinking that will be the one I do, but there’s still quite a bit that needs to fall into place before I’m ready to make that happen. I’ve also been reading about how difficult the certifications are. I haven’t read a lot about people taking the class and failing it, but I keep reading about how much work they are and how difficult the subject matter can be. I’m definitely not great when it comes to grammar. Intuitively I’m pretty good, but I haven’t a clue when people start talking about indirect objects and the mechanical aspects to grammar. I’m excited for a new adventure! It’s sad that my time here in NJ is coming to an end. I have enjoyed being here, but I need to come up with a plan and this one seems to be as good as any. I’m actually excited about this, whereas anything else I’d do doesn’t really excite me very much.

Gratitude List:
New Adventures
The drive and ambition to achieve my goals
Love for myself and the world around me