Our lives would be so much simpler, if we learned to live by our sayings, like, never say never, or, it ain't over till the fat lady sings! But no, we all have to take the road most travelled; dismiss popular wisdom in favour of firsthand experiences!
I've decided to go to Toronto periodically, to spend time with my son, and to work as a substitute teacher. It doesn't mean that my life will go from good to better or from good to bad, it just means that I'm changing course.
As much as I want to see my former colleagues and students, as much as I'll have plenty of working days at my old school, I can't really go home again. My perfect exit didn't leave room for a re-entry! Instead of eating my words or swallowing my pride, I rather cut off my nose (it's too big anyway)! In the process, I shall visit new schools and forge new relationships.
“Make your mistakes, take your chances, look silly, but keep on going. Don’t freeze up.”
― Thomas Wolfe, You Can't Go Home Again
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