Hope your 'teacher' gets well soon!
When I read of your exploits I am just a little jealous. I find myself most drawn to back alleys and the bad side of the tracks. A certain honesty and humility of poverty lends me an easy feeling being around those closest to where we all will go in the end.
As I came into the world, I will go out in the same way. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, the reality of it all is only poverty will set one free.
Best wishes, 1/0 ic