i've been slowly telling my students and their parents that i'll be leaving at the end of next month and that i'm recommending they re-enroll under a specific wonderful other teacher.

a couple of weeks ago, one of my students told me that i was one of her favorite and most influential teachers ever. today, another threatened his mom, "if i can't have emily, then i quit piano." i almost started crying when she told me that. apparently i've been doing something right.

this is ridiculous. i often wonder if i'm being too harsh and crass with them.

right now i'm feeling pretty good.

lets not talk about the recital just yet, though. it'll ruin this excellent mood.