Yesterday I was told that the governors had approved my sabbatical - so long as they can get a good enough teacher to replace me. Scary, no pay for a year, but exhilarating. I call my own shots for a year. Now come the decisions.
Do I try for a Masters in Creative Writing and have a qualification to flog plus advice for a novel or play? Expensive but could replay long term if I want to teach.
Do I use an mentor (paid) and develop two or three pieces? Cheaper, more flexible option. But if I want to change teaching subjects, will it serve me as well?
Do I spend part of it doing a VSO?
Do I spend a lot of it volunteering at our local theatres and reading?
Do I do an acting course? I loved the one I did earlier this year and it really helps to understand the theatre?
Do I teach TEFL abroad for a spell and fulfil two ambitions? To work abroad and to improve my English by teaching it?
Do I spend some time with my brothers who live abroad?
How much can I write this year? Can I learn how to self-publish? What can I afford?
Do I tutor to have some income?
Do I exam mark? Tedious but a nice little pay packet. Or do I just say, sod it?
Everything I do is with a husband and grown-up kids back home.
I feel like a starving woman at the All-you-can-eat-buffet. I can load my plate but what will give me the most joy and the biggest sense of accomplishment? I want a year of living magically.
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