I know, some of you have to do five day weeks, but those of us in transition to never working again are working less but seemingly doing more. On Monday I met a teacher whom I haven't seen since 1972. She was a very good friend of mine at college and even hosted a surprise 21st birthday party for me at her parent's home. I met her at a launch of a new kit for migrants and refugees entering school in Queensland. She recognised me immediately after 35 years, although she pointedly mentioned the all too obvious lack of hair.
Yesterday was a very full day finishing up with the penultimate meeting to approve plans for the street scape improvements for our main shopping street here in Clayfield. I also attended an all day workshop on ESL plus my usual Korean student tutoring, so by the time I came home I was tired but very happy. A great day.
Today I met with a new parent from India, did some work with one of my students from France then attended a planning session with class teacher and specialists for a student of mine from Iraq. After school I met a man from a service group that helps refugees and migrants in many ways. We are working on a day featuring healthy eating with visits to shops, buying food, making lunch and then a quick visit to a mountain lookout. Did I mention how satisfying my job can be?
My best mate was the recipient of a bottle of scotch this afternoon. Why? Because he's just the most wonderful thing in my life right now. Sometimes 'thanks' is just not enough. I really appreciate him in so many ways (he'll loathe this bit, but I just want you to know how terrific I think he is).
I don't work Fridays. As I continue drinking my second can of the evening I say to you all - have a wonderful weekend.
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Hi Owen--I just wanted you to know that I read your blog regularly and absolutely love it. We, who read it, are all the wiser for reading your blog. You are so very interesting. I hope you and Rene have alovely weekend. Love,
Debbie
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