And just like that, campus grows quiet. Spring break began the moment I let my last class out running and screaming. Actually, they seemed happy enough. My candle has been burning at both ends lately with my art business, teaching at the university, and being available for my online students. Today I taught FOUR instead of my usual three Tuesday/Thursday courses which makes me a bit punch drunk now that it's 5PM.
It's also strange to be back in Italy after eight years in Asia and Africa. I really did not expect to ever live in Rome again so the whole thing has a deja vu quality.
One thing that surprised me is that finally the AUR campus is about to expand. I hope they will give us faculty the tour... especially the secret underground bits. OK. I know it's just a rumor amongst the students, but a little birdie on the faculty and another staff member said there IS something to it. I'll have to dig a bit deeper. Maybe treat some of my peeps to a coffee.
Well, I'm excited to hear about all the cool places my students will travel to during their spring break. Can't say I'm not a little jealous. Me? I can't wait to be a FULL TIME artist for 11 whole days. Pure bliss. A dopo!
