Ahhhhh *Yawns*

 I am perfectly capable. 

I think.

I am also massively exhausted at times. 

In truth, I feel my skills only scratch the surface of a massive skill set only the best can functionally use. 

I know it is only a matter of time, but it feels oh so slow at moments. 

I have been listening to an audiobook of late and it has affected my every word, bringing out a young lady from the Victorian era of whose presence in my mind I was unaware. She has taken up seemingly permanent residence and chosen to show herself frequently in my writing and speaking. 

I find my current focus diverting and enjoyable, and may very well attempt to confuse my whole class on the matter. I would find the reactions delightful if it went as planned. I never could have walked into a classroom such as this with any amount of courage to be myself a few years ago, having chosen the quiet road and disappearing into silent shadows at any unfamiliar face. 

Though my childhood was filled with outgoing cheer, I allowed the opinions of others to take hold as any teenager sometimes does. I am grateful to be free of that restraint, though the work towards it has been tiring at times. 

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