Well, long time, no post. Perhaps it is because my life has been a whirlwind of adventure and activity since about the 28th of May. That is the day I was offered a job teaching in the United Kingdom. For security reasons, I won't go into all the details here, but hey...I took it. And I bade a fond adieu to the school in which I have taught for the past three years. Although it was a bittersweet parting, ultimatly they have no one but themselves to blame, and yes, I think it is their loss. It certainly is not mine.
For those of you know the overblown turmoil that I encountered in March, this is a direct, unexpected, exciting outcome to those events, proving that however bad something may be, it all happens for a reason.
And I think that this opportunity was meant to be, mainly by the speed and ease with which it is all taking place, although the speed has blindsided me a bit, leaving me a bit shell shocked. My work permit and visa are in hand. My condo in D.C. is under contract, in what I think is a record six days after going on the market. They want to close on July 13th. I want to leave on August 14th. I will directing a show in the meantime, packing, finding a home for my cats, and generally divesting myself of a lot of crap in my life, both physical and emotional, and moving off to the United Kingdom with my debts paid and a lot of money in the bank. There is serendipity in the world.
The job I am going to pursue will be a challenge, but one which I am excited and energized to confront. My only feeling of sadness is, well, I will be leaving behind all of those people I know and love to start life anew, at least for the coming year. I think I have their tacit approval. I hope that they are excited for me. I hope that they will come and visit me to relieve the culture shock.
And if you know of anyone who wants to take in two wonderful cats, let me know. They need a home before July 13th.
Yoiks, and Rule Britannia.
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3 comments:
...and a lot of money in the bank.
Whoa, how did that happen. You're a teacher. We don't get paid enough for that to happen:-)
Of course we support you and love you for your wise decisions to evolve... and we'll love you all the more when you offer a place for us (a!!) to stay in London, when we will come visit specfically because we have a place to stay ;)
Loving you...
Wow, you have things in order, my friend. Yes, I too would like to come and visit you in London. Could you give me acting lessons?
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