Kinston Redux

The pleasure of two visits a year to Kinston can’t be underestimated. This one is especially fun. These aren’t students for me, but friends I get to visit. This visit I am hosted by Debbie who always go above and beyond. Debbie is a great baker. She met me at the club this morning before my fist class and delivered fresh hot gluten free apple muffins.

I had a new group of beginners with one repeat student, Teresa. She was retaking beginner and advanced in the same week. She did not need the beginner, but I was happy to have her in class nonetheless.

The big show started at lunch as my friends started to arrive. Usually when I teach a class I have to have everyone introduce themselves so I can make a seating chart so I remember their names. This is the first class where I can honestly say I not only knew everyone, but loved them.

Debbie, brought a bouquet with ballons that said, “welcome back, you are the best, you’re number 1.” It’s no wonder I love to come here.

After class everyone stayed in the bar and visited. A couple of other friends who had to work instead of coming to class, joined us and we had dinner at the club. Debbie had gotten us all silly glasses because she is all about good props for photos.

It was a fun night, but thankfully early. Debbie and I went back to her house to rest. It was a fun day. You know I am never going to be able to sleep after all this extroversion fun, but I have to sleep and get up and do it again tomorrow.

Thanks Kinston, I love you.