What happened in 2017

2017 was a weird year, full of new experiences and yet quite calm.
It was the year I fully lived with someone. I have a long and healthy relationship and The lovely monster hasn't died yet, which is good news.
I got my First year of Master degree to teach French as a foreign language. Which means that I am one step closer to my goal: Leaving France to go and teach French or English abroad.
I also managed to read 46 books (not counting comics)
In november, I finished the NANOWRIMO, breaking the curse of only finishing one every other year. I finished it sane (at least as much as I can be) and with my head full of ideas, pumped up and ready for a year of creation.
I learnt crochet and weaving.
I visited two new countries (Spain and Germany) raising the number of countries I visited to 21.
I drank tea and knitted, and sailed, and went horse riding. I took part in my ballet recital and organised a scout camp. I made some new costumes and attended my friend's wedding.
Athena's altar grew and took more room on the mantlepiece. I like it this way.

Hopefully next year will be even more vibrant, full of art and craft.

Don't let them know

22 hours a week, I am the adult of the room. And not just any adult: I am the responsible, caring, funny, strict and reassuring adult.
According to my colleagues, I am a good teacher. They say that I have the right attitude. That whenever I am with the kids, it shows. A presence, a voice.
It's weird for me. I am still struggling with the fear that people might realise that I'm a fraud.
I don't want to fail the kids. I don't want to let them down.