My first sunrise in China, unemployed.
As anyone who follows me on Twitter knows, as of June 30, 2009 at 10:19 am (GMT +8) I joined the ranks of the unemployed. My contract ended, they school paid me off and gave me the official release letters. No more will I be hailed with the moniker, “Teacher.”
No more students, no more books, no more boss’s dirty looks. For me, as Alice Cooper said, school is out forever. No more teaching English in China, no more being el instructor grande of English as a Second Language.
Okay, I’m only temporarily unemployed. I have a job to start in a few weeks, after the return of Mrs. Stevo and perhaps a bit of travel. What is that job? A few of you have asked, in comments and by email. When all the i’s are dotted and the t’s crossed I’ll let the cat out of the bag.
Every day is a new beginning. It’s easy to get mired in what seems a daily grind, the proverbial rut. Sometimes you need to take a step back and see each day for what it is: A new start. Here’s to a fresh start and new beginnings. For today, it’s a 6:15 pm flight to Shanghai and the Interphoto & Digital Imaging Shanghai (Show) from July 2-5? Visit me at the Phottix booth at the Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center. I’ll be easy to spot: The smiling white guy.
aside: I recent lamented to Norm that China has weak clouds. After last week’s typhoon the sky has been filled with big puffy monster clouds (see above). It’s a pleasant change.
Another day, another trade show… have a blast and enjoy the new chapter… 😉
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.-= Ron in L.A.´s last blog ..Palais Wilson at Sunrise – Geneva, Switzerland =-.
Thanks, Ron.
Wow! That’s a dramatic sunrise to start the day off with.
Best wishes to you on your new adventure, Stevo. I hope whatever it is brings you lots of joy. And a good paycheck. Because a good paycheck never hurts.
.-= Robin´s last blog ..The end =-.
I’m pretty excited for you.
.-= Jackie´s last blog ..Hello Friend =-.
Hey Stevo,
It sounds odd to be extending my congratulations on being unemployed, but I know you wouldn’t have left without having something set up ahead of time. I hope that it involves lots of writing, photography, and the happiness that comes from doing something that you love. Best wishes to you (and Mrs. Stevo) on the next stage of your journey together.
.-= Carrie´s last blog ..48 Hours in Xi’an =-.
hmmm well i bet this job isn’t as a teacher!!
congrats on the new beginnings
.-= Nomadic Matt´s last blog ..The Weekly Photo: Taipei =-.
Enjoy the time off between pursuits and your reunion with ‘the Mrs.’. I’m looking forward to hearing what it is you’ll be up to.
Dramatic shot! Thanks for the linkage.
.-= Norm´s last blog ..The Whole Enchillada =-.
Follow that dream Stevo.
.-= Shawn´s last blog ..A Few Cute Things =-.
I love your sky picture. I like taking pictures of clouds. I would think teaching English you can get a job almost anyplace. Great skill which is in high demand.
.-= mike´s last blog ..Partly cloudy 17 =-.