Hello Tomodachi’s!

How are you all doing? I am doing alright. I am learning more and more about myself, whether that is physically/ medically, emotionally, psychologically I am learning so much about myself. I am so sorry that I have not been sharing as much with you all as I would like but I am trying my best to change that.

Well, yesterday, Tuesday morning, I had a nice experience. I was contacted on Monday evening by a teacher, actually she was a former teacher from when I used to attend the elementary school myself. She asked if I would be interested in sharing my published work with her 5th and 6th grade Art class. Although the call was pretty late, I thought it would be a nice opportunity. After all, it has been such a long time since I even spoke about my published works, much less showed them to anyone. After I started up my massage and spa business I have barely had time and energy dedicated to only writing. Truthfully, I even almost forgot about my books entirely. So, I thought to myself, “Why not?”

So I was supposed to be there for 11am and I remember asking the teacher more of what she expected from me because I was getting pretty nervous. I would have to stand or sit in front of these classes and PRESENT myself. To some people, like myself, that can be a very scary thing. And I would have to present myself as a published author. It has been a long time since I addressed myself as a published author. This is partially because more and more people now know me as “Angie who does massages” instead of as an author. And I have embraced that new part of myself and kind of forgot about my previous self and identity as an author and writer.

So, first, this opportunity was not only for the kids to see my work and see that, yes, Saba also has a couple of local artists and authors on the island and to get them motivated if they have similar dreams. They can see for themselves that if it is possible for us it is also possible for them, too. If they try hard enough!

And the second reason this was an opportunity was because I did not want to forget about myself. I wanted to remind myself of who I was before I started my business and became a massage therapist that I am currently well known for now. As much as possible I want to continue writing. And hopefully, with this opportunity I can return to writing and my love and joy for it. Below I have posted some pictures that were taken by the teacher who contacted me. Thank you very much for thinking about me and giving me this opportunity, Teacher Miranda.