Yesterday, I started to think about how to arrange things when Grace comes to stay with me. The AC is a bit ill-functioning with leaking water. I am considering whether we should sleep on the same bed or one of us should take the mattress and sleep on the floor. I called Stephanie, and she told me that I am insane. She can’t imagine that I agree that my teacher stays overnight with me. I asked Sally, and she said that if Grace is willing to sleep on the mattress, she could do it. I called Nina asking what’s the appropriate reaction. if Grace’s purpose is to save money, then I will need to cover almost all her expenses during the two days, like dining and other expenses. She said that it seems that Grace is weird to stay with me overnight as a teacher unless the “teacher-student” relationship is transformed into a “friend-friend” relationship. Then, why do I need to think that much? I called Julia, and she said that Grace is the guest, so no matter what, she will need to sleep on the bed. Besides, Grace is my teacher, so I should respect her as the elder. Anyway, I think that Grace is absolutely a “special teacher “ in my life and most importantly, she is one of my supporters. That’s why I am willing to let her stay with me, expecting her coming, and imagining that our interaction will be natural as usual. Maybe I overthought this issue. I will pay for the meals and enjoy my daily routine with Grace.

Recently, I have better relationship with my parents. I asked my mom, ” If Grace wants to stay overnight with me in Taichung due to a workshop, what do you think?” My mom’s answer surprised me. She said that she has no concerns if both of us, Grace and I, agree. Besides, she kept asking me how far the distance is from my house to Chung Hsing University. I further asked, “What do you think about Grace’s purpose in asking me for staying overnights?” My mom’s answer was, “She asked because she thinks it’s okay. She is not the kind of person who will ask if she doesn’t think it’s okay. (In other words, she is principled.) I feel much more stable now. I guessed almost all my supporters were so shocked previously because none of them have such a durable relationship with their teachers, and/or more precisely “professors”. This means I should CHERISH this SPECIAL moment we spend together.