The next steps

As I sit in Seattle airport waiting for my next flight, I thought I would address some of the questions, comments, and concerns sent my way in the last 24 hours.

First off, I absolutely do not view this experience as a failure. While it did not go the way I imagined, frankly, what does? I mean, I didn't exactly imagine when I got a BA in English that I'd spend three years at a helpdesk, did I? Regardless of what exactly happened - which was basically just a complete communication breakdown between me, Janet, and the recruiter - I had the cajones to voluntarily turn my life upside down, move to the other side of the planet, and try something I had never done before. While not everything I try succeeds, I think the point is that I tried.

That said, I did get some really valuable and memorable experiences out of this. I made a true friend in Cleo and I discovered a lot about who am I and what I want out of my life and my career. I figured out that I can get over fish that have heads and that I do actually like oysters. And I realized that, you know what? I really like being in the United States.

I really don't know what I am going to do next. The immediate plan is to fly to Dallas and spend some time with my family, decompressing and working out the details. I still think that getting my teaching cert is a good idea, and that 4th and 5th grade is where I want to be. I plan to return to Richmond soon, because really, I can't stay away from my second family but for so long.

Thank you all for your support, encouragement, and well wishes. ALL my love, and thanks for reading.

Another Change of Plans

After a turn of events this evening that I don't really want to go into but basically boil down to me getting fired, I have decided to come home. This has been an adventure, and not necessarily a good or a bad one, but it is one that I am fed up with and now will end. I should be in Texas by 10:00 or so tomorrow night, Central Time. Thank you for your support in this endeavor. It has been well appreciated.

All of my love, now more than ever.