Wow, thank you all for the wonderful welcome! What a friendly board.

Mina: Thanks for the note about the e. It's hard to believe I used to speak French, isn't it? Oh, how a person forgets when one doesn't use the language. Also, I think I'll be teaching high school. That's the goal, anyway. I've always been a teacher in some sense and I enjoy it, so it's worth a try, anyway.

Fantassy: Yes, I've heard teaching isn't for those who want riches and glamour, but up here in Ontario, teachers with a Master's degree get paid pretty decently, especially after a few years in the system. I'm also kind of excited about the large number of holidays - there's plenty of opportunity to do other work or travel and stuff.