nice guest spot

First off, thanks for the kind words, it really is such a boost to be this supported and loved!

Today I went as a guest speaker to an orientation session for new people starting the program. I was a bit nervous, but remembered how much we would have appreciated hearing from someone who had done the program when I started. I got lots of good questions and was able to tell them that it is hard, but we each choose our hard. Lots of the reminders that I needed myself, so it was truly a case of helping others helping me.

I also officially requested a move back to a school full time for Sept, making the end in sight to finish with the union politics on a daily basis. I hope to keep involved with negotiations, but will be grateful to be out of the office on a day to day basis. It was making me bitter and I just don't want to do it any more, the cost was too high. I know that I did it well and prefer to leave before I'm too jaded to keep doing so. I'm still working on a replacement for my sidekick.

I had a note from B today which really upset me, but I'm not gonna deal with it until I have more information.

I also went for a massage which is the one thing that, at least temporarily, loosens my muscles, allowing my joints to be better aligned. Ahhh....

I gratitude, elly