I had a really great day today. It was extremely busy. I’m grateful that I get to go to bed soon. I’m also grateful I am flying to Antalya tomorrow for some fun and relaxation.

I taught this morning and then ran two speaking clubs this evening. The teaching went better than yesterday. Much better than yesterday, now that I think about it. The morning class was still difficult at times, but I got through it and even managed to have a little fun teaching. I greatly enjoyed the speaking clubs I did this evening, too. I think the students had a pretty fun time as well. A couple of them after class thanked me and told me what a fun time they had. It was so strange to find myself teaching and actually enjoying it. During the break in speaking clubs I found myself walking around smiling and just happy. It’s been so long since I had joy – like true joy in my life. It was really powerful to feel that after teaching today. I hope that I like the other job and situation as much as this one. I think that I will. Actually, I might even like it more because there will be more structure and I’ll feel better compensated for it all. I’m really looking forward to starting and putting in some real time towards this teaching. I know I could be a good teacher and get a lot out of it. That’s what I’m really looking forward to.

And yay! I’m off to Antalya tomorrow. What could be better?

It’s strange – unfamiliar, really, to like my life. What a wonderful gift.