Every Day Is A New Adventure

Life does have many surprises. Today I learned that I have to retake a real estate exam since the rules changed. This has not happened in the past. I feel like my students now and know how they can get frustrated.

Taught a fun class this afternoon and so it made me happy again in spite of some morning frustrations with both the bank and the education company. Teaching for me is a tranquilizer. I do enjoy it. My class wants to continue so the library will let me know if we can do that in Sept. Time will tell.


Fancy Nancy Says: Do what you enjoy to relax.

New Blogs Rules Can Confuse the Writer

Every time they change the format of my blog, I am not sure what to do. Too many changes seem to confuse everyone.

Today we had nice company. We enjoyed my son and Marty's son as visitors. Nice to share time with both of them. It rained a lot today, but the time went quickly with nice company.


Famcy Nancy Says: When the rain comes with nice company, you don't mind the rain.

Arthritis Class Today

I was a substitute teacher for the senior center arthritis class today. I added some nursery school jingles to the exercieses. The class seemed to really enjoy good fun. I also had everyone say their name. Some in the class even remembered some of the names. I could not hear all of the names, but it is nice for them to connect.

Fancy Nancy Says: Teaching can be lots of fun. This class is new to me, but who knows, I could have a new career.

Good Guest Speaker In Class

Today I taught my writing class. I invited Mike to be a guest speaker. He talked about writing E-books. He sets up books for electronic publishing. That seems to be the wave of the future. The class enjoyed the talk and I shared an article about the subject from THE WALL ST. JOURNAL. The students seemd to enjoy his presentation.

Fancy Nancy Says: Classes are great for learning about new subjects.

Dental Day

I keep the dentists in business. I have my teeth cleaned every 6 weeks. Today I had an apt. with a new hygienst that I had not used . This was my first and Last apt. with her. She missed her callling. She should be working in a butcher shop. Before the cleaning was done, after painful work, I said: My cleaning is over. I am out of here. I told the dentist that I would never use her again, and even thought the dentist is a former neighbor and good surgeon, I told him she is not for me.

I booked a different gal for an Oct. apt. and if that does not work, I will not use them for cleanings. In Naples I have a wonderful hygienist who does great work with no pain.

Fancy Nancy Says: When they are out to kill you, GET OUT!

Fun company for dinner

Last night we had some lovely friends for dinner. We enjoyed seeing all their pcitures from a trip to Russia. Based on what we saw I will not rush to travel there. Everything looked old. They had some flight delays, so it does not sound like it was their very best trip.

Fancy Nancy Says: Sometimes a tough trip makes you appreciate your nice home.

Time to Start Writing Another Snipetts Book

I have not been doing my one page writing lately, but I think it is time since there is always something fun to share.  For esample, I could write about my new car key that cost $159 not like the old keys that were $3 for a duplicate. Boy have times changed. I have a nice writing group and we all did some in class writing. The results were excellent. Writing and sharing the result is a fun class time.

Fancy Nancy Says: Writing is a wonderful emotionl release. Try it!

Bugs Go Away

Last night I noticed some uninvited bugs in my home. I am phobic when it comes to bugs. First thing this morning I called the Pest Control and they will arrive tomorrow  to get rid of these guys. We had to get the car fixed and so that took the afternoon. My morning student did not arrive, so I exercised.

Fancy Nancy Says: No one wants univited Bug Guests. Go Away!

Fun Class at the Library

Today I taught at the library and I even had some new students. Last week there were 17, but today 7 arrived. We did some fun things in writing and I enjoyed the teaching. Then I returned home on this very hot day for a nice long nap. I needed it!

Fancy Nancy Says: Don't let the heat wear you out. Drink lots of water.

Skin Doctor Special

Jobs availabe for future skin doctors. If you are looking for a career, think about becoming a skin doctor. You will never be without patients. Today I had an apt. and all of the skin doctors are busy. It seems that thsi career does not have layoffs.

Fancy Nancy Says: Everyone needs a skin doctor now and in the future.

Library Workshops a Go Situation

 I have spoken with a new library and they liked my idea about presetning a program on Identity Theft. It does take some marketing to get these programs off the ground. My Writing Workshop is going well and on Tues we meet again. Time will tell how many arrive.

Fancy Nancy Says: Marketing is the key to most projects n life. You can have a good idea, but others need to know about your ideas to promote them.

Life Has Surprises

Yesterday was my first writing class at the library. We had expected just 5 writers and 17 writers arrived. It worked out fine, but it was a surpise. Before the writing class I checked on a difrerent class that I was going to teach. Since no one signed up, we canceled that class.

I have learned in teaching that you never know who will actually arrive. The key is to adjust to the moment.

Fancy Nancy Says: You have to learn to adjust to circumstances.

Head of Barclays Bank Resigns

Well I just read I am not the only person who has resigned. This morning I read the head of the large English bank Barclays resigned his postition as Presdient. I am in good company by resigning my volunteer job. I am sending out course proposals for 2013 for my teaching in Florida.

Fancy Nancy Says: You have to learn to Reject any rejection!

That Is Not Me!

Yesterday I resigned from a volunteer job. I was told that if anyone asked a question, I could not give my real opinion. As a Professor this did not sit well with me. I wrote my letter of resignation . In summary my reason for resigning was " Those rules are not for me". I do not like to have my thoughts and words censored. I need to feel comfortable in a place where my skills are valued.

As a result, I am learning that sometimes volunteering is tougher than taking paid employment. In any case, I made my decision and I am comfortable with what I did.

Fancy Nancy Says: You have to feel happy and comforatlbe with your work. Don't let anyone try to intimidate you.

Stating Your Opinion

Today I was volunteering and the director suggested that when people ask your opinion, you are not supposed to answer them directly. This is tough for me, since I value the truth and many folks value my opinion. I am not sure that this is something I can agree with. As a result I may have to rethink my volunteer job. As a teacher I like to share the facts. Sometimes this is not the case in business. Time will tell if I will continue this volunteer position. Good to sleep on decisions.

Fancy Nancy Says: If you are not sure what you will do, sleep in it, and then you will know the answer!