It started off with this 3
hour session in the morning where I was in a room with maybe 50 other
"eager beaver" types who seemed excited to have been hired for a job
that allows you to work only if you are needed and if a few others before you have
most likely declined to work that day! I
could explain that in detail, but why bore anyone with mundane information?!
What I will remember from
those 3 hours is meeting this young woman. This one was maybe half my age with
a sparkle in her eyes. Her mom dropped her off and she had a snack she pulled
out half way through the session. That is the only thing I envied about her -
that she is still a child in some ways and has a parent thoughtfully taking
care of her!
Some days, I wish I was still a child. But then again, I love being a
parent to my own children. I love my life the way it is.
And while I was reflecting on
my life amidst paperwork, I received a sincere text message from my friend P.
The first issue of the magazine I worked on was delivered to some homes around
my neighbourhood. (The rotating postal
strike has been an annoyance, but more power to our postal workers!)
P's text message was the
first comment ever on my written work that is now in print. So, I want to share
it.
"I just read your work. Wonderful and touching piece. Keep up the
good work!"
P, coincidentally, was also
the first person to hear about my job offer from my "second" interview. I was with her when I received the news. And I had burst into tears
out of sheer relief and happiness!
So, 2 days ago, it became a bit real to me as I was filling out forms
which were a consequence of my accepting the above job offer.
Most of my life, I have
wanted to write and teach. I started writing when I created this blog; my
children inspire me to write on a daily basis. But actually seeing my work in
print was a dreamlike moment. And soon, I will be teaching in a classroom! It still doesn’t feel entirely real.
So, for the last 2 days, I
have been walking around like I am in a dream. These have been the best couple
of days of my life in a long time.
Noteworthy Remarks: Many moons ago, I believe I bought a book titled
"Why do bad things happen to good people?" or something like that! That was how I felt
then! Now, I believe that "good things come to those who wait"! It
has been a long wait, but worth every second that went into it.
Never ever give up on your
dreams. And when they come true, enjoy that feeling of dreaming while awake!
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