Happily Speaking

So I normally don't do this, but I had a good day that I want to talk about, because of the impact it may have on my life and how excited I am about it. I know that it has been a while since I have written something thoughtful, but I will get back to that soon. For now, an indulgence on my personal life.

This last Thursday was a good day for me. Though I do have to admit that pretty much every day for the last three weeks has been enjoyable thanks to a certain someone, Thursday was especially delightful. Why? I got to do something that I haven't been able to do in a long time, and moreover, I may have enabled myself to do more of it in the future.

What was this event, you ask? Public speaking. I got to give a presentation at UMKC, and followed that with being a guest lecturer for a social welfare class at another local college. I loved it! It jas been a long time since I have been able to get in front of people like that outside of Boys State, and I really enjoyed it.

I have thought about trying to get more speaking in. A while back, my cousin who is a high school guidance counselor asked me to do a career day/job fair. I had a good time then, and it reminded me how much I like teaching. I also know that I love public speaking. Of course at the point I am at in my life, I am not willing to become a full-time teacher, and subing really holds no interest for me, as I would only be filling someone else's shoes. Guest lecturing- now that seems perfect. I get a chance to utilize my speaking skills, while at the same time teach. I am also able to bring my unique life experiences to bear in a way that helps people, and provides me with a unique and changing challenge.

Strangely, the same day that I was giving these two lectures/presentations and thinking again about trying to tap into this field, I met someone who accidentally fell into guest lecturing with UMKC and since that time has made that his full time job. He was excited by what I wanted to do and really wanted to connect me with the people that could use me.