Miss Austin sounds funny. Perhaps I'll stick to Jen.

I started teaching last night at Connecticut School of Broadcasting. When I tell people about that opportunity they always assume that requires a drive to Connecticut, but actually the school is expanding and opening a campus in Irving so the commute isn't all that bad. It was a hoot! I'm not actually teaching yet, but we had an open house last night to introduce potential students to the instructors and to make them audition for a spot in the class. I would be nervous if I were these students -- having to audition by recording a radio spot and then anchoring a short TV newscast with the lights on and teleprompter rolling. I never had to be tested like that. The U. of Nebraska just told me to come on with it. But they did great and I think I'm going to enjoy working with them.

I love the feeling I get when I'm actually doing something that at least remotely lines up with my passion and ability. We've all been there, doing something that forces us to use about ten bricks shy of a full load, and using the whole load feels much better. There might be a better way to say that, but you get my drift. Teaching isn't the ultimate for me, but it's a good start.