The end of October has finally come! A couple short months ago it seemed like this day would never arrive. October 31st is not only Halloween, but the last day of my teaching contract as well. I fulfilled the requisite number of hours and the bonus will soon be in my hands. Or better yet, in the bank. And that bonus will pay for at least a month of travel.
My last vacation, a mere six weeks, was prematurely aborted to return to Vietnam and wrap up my contract. I decided I could teach for a couple more months and with that cash (including the bonus) return to my wandering ways for about five months. Don't know if that's going to happen - maybe six or seven!
This past month I worked 119.5 hours. That's my second busiest month in FOUR years! My busiest was 143.5, which was also my biggest mistake as it contributed to my near nervous breakdown. I've got to stop working so much. It interferes too much with living.
So now, I can breathe an enormous sigh of relief. So freaking happy to have made it without completely breaking down. And with November just a few minutes away, the countdown begins. Only 18 days until I am free again! No more teaching forever.
Well, that's the plan anyway. Never say never, but I mean it. I don't want to teach anymore! It's time for the next chapter. It was time a while ago, but I put the book down and forgot what page I was on. It always felt strange to me to be called a teacher. Maybe cause we're really just entertainers in teaching attire.
Anyway, excited and anxious for the the next step. Don't have high hopes to actually figure out my life, but that would be grand. Having been there before, I pretty much know that ain't gonna happen. Just want to get out there again, see some new shit and clear my head.
What to do and where to go next? That'll come in time. Baby steps. One day at a time. For now, I'm going to enjoy the last few weeks of teaching knowing that I won't have to put on my tap dancing shoes anymore. Time for something new.
