Wait…What Are You Doing Now?

I’ve been getting this question a lot lately—

“What’s this hospitality thing?”

“I thought you were a math teacher now?”

“Did you quit again?”

“Are you changing careers again?”

Fair enough. It does look a little confusing from the outside.

So here’s the truth.

Yes, I’m still teaching. In fact, I love it.

It’s the first job I’ve ever had where I don’t hate waking up in the morning.

The kids (sorry—children) drive me nuts sometimes, but I found something I’m good at that actually feels like it matters. I didn’t stumble into this—I fought to get here. And I’m staying.

But teaching also brought something else back to life—my love for cooking.

See, for years I had to cook to survive. I ran restaurants, catered events, and pushed myself to the limit to make a living. Now, I don’t have to do that hustle anymore. But I still love food. I still love creating experiences around the table. So now, I do it on my terms.

Meerbott Hospitality isn’t a career shift. It’s a passion project.

It’s dinner parties in people’s homes. Custom menus. Food made with love, not pressure.

It’s my way of spreading joy through flavor and connection.

So no, I didn’t quit teaching. I didn’t run away.

I’m finally doing both of the things I love—on my own terms.

Teaching by day.

Feeding souls by night.

And for the first time in a long time… I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.