what do you do?

So...I decided to not teach at UT this semester. Fully selfemployed.
So now, when people ask, as they do way too often, "What do you do?,"
I no longer have the short answer "Teach math at UT." But who am I
kidding? When have I ever been satisfied with a short answer? I have
really come to grips with the fact that I will never ever use my
masters degree, especially the material I slaved over to get it.

But my decision was quick and painless. I had the first thoughts of
quitting on the Saturday before classes started while sitting for
hours with a friend in the emergency room. Got to actually be the
friend carrying someone to the ER for once. I feel I owe that favor
to all of mankind at this point. So...if you're ever sick or have an
emergency, call me up. I have a debt to pay. But sitting there with
time to think, I thought, What if I didn't teach this semester? And
before I knew it, less than 24 hours later, I had an email in to my
boss and I was not teaching. That's how I do it. One gift God has
given me is that if He nudges me in a direction, I really am ok just
doing it. No use in worrying forever and coming to the same
conclusion.

I had to hit the ground running after the break. Webb, where I do all
of my tutoring, does their semester exams after the break. So, I
entered in the busiest time of the year. Tutored 50 students in one
week, which translates to over 70 hours of actual work. But this
week, I settle into a routine. Got several people interested in
working with me and now looking for students for them.