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Monday, February 12, 2007

Ever had one of those days?

This morning I thought I knew what was in store for me - get up early, drive out to a community agency, teach for the day, drive home late, stay late at work finalising lesson planning for tomorrow and Thursday...but it didn't happen that way.

I had tried confirming that I was to teach at this agency today as planned late last year, without success, as no one answered my e-mails or phone messages left on answering machines. As there were 17 or so people involved in the class and I would not be at all popular if I failed to show and they were expecting me, I drove the 55kms out to the agency. The day was glorious - sunny and cool - the country was green and lush from all the monsoonal rains we had had. The joy of driving through such beautiful country is pretty special! There was little traffic, and no rush.

When I arrived at my destination, sadly there was no eager group of students ready to come to a class, but really I was blessed already by the unexpectedly peaceful interlude, so contentedly got back into the car for another lovely drive back to base. Then I had the gift of all the afternoon hours to prepare for the following days, without pressure, and could go home at a decent hour.

Ever had one of those days when you felt as though you were being paid for doing something wonderful, not just for working? This was one of those days for me :-)

Now if I had only been able to make time to create a card, it would have been perfect!! Gotta go do some marking now...

1 comment:

Pearl said...

Hey Hey Susan

Wow you're the first to post a comment not long after my happy cards were posted ! lol - I'd like to post you one of the Happy Doodlebug ones ( or if you prefer one of my Blush cards - let me know ) . The birdie ones I've just used them today - had a Valentine's Day lunch with some galfriends who are also neighbours.( All part of my CHANGE motto of the year- lol ! ) It was a sort of treat for ourselves & we did a gift exchange ( think naughty or nice - haha - one of them yes ! gave a hot red & black lace knicker as a gift - I wasnt the recipient . lol- but did receive a bottle of Chardonnay to open tmrrw ! no complaints there ! ) & I gave away those birdie cards as Valentine greetings ( Autumn Leaves exopy stickers ) . I don't have anymore bird motifs for now ( they are hot arent they ? this year )

do email me yr mailing addy to paperfections@yahoo.com

;-) smiles , Pearl