That was mighty Grand of your French Teacher to make that offer.
What a Big decision. You must have been a little scared to go. I
can imagine that after about 10 years, you must have wondered how
your Life could have been like if you had gone to France. Not regretted,
but wondered.
Well, it's a BIT late but...A Big Congrats on Graduating with Honours
and receiving your Fellowship.
You drove a chevy???

Now there's your problem right there.
No wonder you were so petrified about your first time teaching.
You should of bought a Ford!