That's right folks, I'm finally back on the job. It only took 4/5ths of a school year but I have arrived. It's funny, I was talking to people in the staff room the other day, and no one seemed surprised that my transition from BC teacher to Ontario teacher did not go smoothly and was of long unemployed duration. So I ask myself, again (I know, I know - I sound like a broken record), why do people willingly pursue this profession? I love the job, I really do, but had I known then what I know now....

That said, I'm no longer going to dwell on could've beens.... I'm going to be happy that I am, once again, working in my chosen profession. I was stubborn as a mule and adamantly refused to settle for anything other than a teaching job... so I need to say: Thank-you, N for allowing me the time required to avoid donning a polyester uniform. You know I appreciate it.