Saturday, May 24, 2008

I am retiring

Come June 2009 and it will be the end of my career as a NYC teacher. I have one more year to go and I couldn't be happier. But like the stereotypical Dominican baseball player who says, "Beisbol's been good to me", I can only say teaching's been good to me in limited ways. It really was the stop gap career choice, useful to a single mother for the schedule only. Otherwise, it's been horrific. I could detail the horrors but I will spare you.
I've decided to retire to pursue a new career while I am still young and energetic.
That being said, What will I choose?
I love books. Shoulda been a librarian. Too much study now.
I love to cook. Shoulda been a chef. Too risky now.
I love herbs and outdoor gardening. Shoulda been an herbalist/alternative healer. Hmmmmm. Hold the thought.
Cooking. Herbs. Healing. Nutrition. Education. Books. My own business. Stir it all together and Voila! Health Counselor!!!
Starting a yearlong course this July. Stay tuned. Institute for Integrative Nutrition here I come. I will keep you posted.