I just got a phone call from one of my old students, who was in my Quantum class maybe 4 years ago. Apparently he’s visiting in town, along with another of my former students (who’s here now as a grad) and they wanted to take me out for a beer now that I’m no longer a TA.
You know, things like this just make me realize how cool teaching is. Especially when your students grow up and succeed.
Yonatan Zunger’s Blog 
You were and are an awesome teacher. You deserve this sort of thing. It’s what one would call a “win-win” situation. *hugs*