“The RoseBouquet”

My classes in Computer Basics are off to a slow start, but there may be wisdom in that.

I had promised one friend some lessons more than a year ago. A lot of stuff happened in between, but I finally got to it this last Saturday.

Another friend took my offer of the one week of afternoon classes for this week. As of yesterday, Lynn was the only student. (Another friend has crazy shift hours, but said he’d try to come when he can). It works out to Lynn’s favour though, because he has a page long list of things he wants to learn, and problems to be solved with his own computer and printers. I am now able to focus on his specific problems. So instead of paying some techie to come to his house at a rate of $60 - 120/hr, he’s paying for a week long series of lessons and trouble-shooting for just $75, my starting up special price.

At the same time I get to see how long it takes me to explain or teach certain topics. I can get a better feel for how much to cram into one 3 hour session. If I had four students this week that could be overwhelming.

However, this means I have next to no time to spend on promotion and recruiting students, so I really need to pray that more students will come next week.

I must say that I’m enjoying teaching. It makes me feel fulfilled and unique.

By the way, I did get some kind comments about Snowflake’s photo story last week;

Janice: Snowflake is a delightfull kitty. Reminds me of the days of having my own kitties… i truly enjoyed the pictures & what you had to say about her <-smile.

Connie: We keep dreaming of the day when we can go back to Florida AND get ourselves a pair of kitties. It’s so great that you have one though. They make such great companions, and you’ll be amazed how attached you’ll get to her too. She sure sounds like a real gem. May you both be totally blessed!

Shirley told me in person that loved the photo story and thinks my Snowflake is beautiful!

When I can work it in, I’ll have to show you some of the mischief she gets into.

I have received two translation jobs in the past week and must work in time for those among everything else. Last I checked there were only three of us on the net offering to translate German from the hand-written Gothic script to English. With how busy I am and how much effort that takes - I’m wondering if I should close that offer. Hmm?