I circled NO
Why am I so bad at this? I mean, I have a small library of journals back home, and now I am having trouble simply giving a small update on my blog. My journals are non existent. I suppose it could be many things- my life is finally calm, and I don't have to struggle to simply buy my medicine. It is so much more satisfying to write a 5-page journal entry filled with angst and despair than to write about all of the pretty mountains, blooming flowers and the sweet cats that you love. Seriously, am I becoming insipid? Its one of my fears in life. ..
I suppose it also comes from taking on a 9-5 job and being in a stable and communicative relationship. All day I create lessons to deliver to almost-as-jaded-as-canadian-students-but-not-quite middle school students and do my stupid paperwork, and then come home and tell my beautiful boy about it. So, unlike in past adventures, I don't need that outlet anymore. I miss the reflections and unfortunately I have little to no discipline in making myself write. I really should though. I am nice to read I think. tee hee.
School is winding down finally. This term has been harsh. We had it so easy when we arrived, with about a day off each week for one holiday or another. This term has been straight through and other than midterms and final tests, when the students are too busy studying for my classes, I have taught every week. I am happy to have a breather. Vacation is coming on Dec28, and I'm looking forward to it. Other than a two week camp and a really really stupid one week that we have to return to classes in the middle of Feb., we're off until March 1st. Unfortunately the big long trip that I was looking forward to is going to translate into 2 weeks somewhere or another because my camp and the really really stupid one week back to watch the students graduate. Sound confusing? Well, don't worry. Noone here understands it either. In anycase, for the next two weeks I am teaching all of my classes Christmas carols and watching 'merry christmas mr. bean' in class.
My sister is coming on WEDNESDAY!! I am so excited- it will be nice to show someone from back home what life is like here. And she'll love it. More on that adventure to come.
I am going to attempt yoga in my tiny little town here, and fully in Korean. I'll start Monday. I am anxious a little. even though I did a little yoga in Canada, I still think it will be tough to follow the positions in another language and especially with all those tiny little flexible koreans showing me up. hmph
The kitten is getting bigger and more rambunctious and her mom is very calm and likes to look down on us from on top of the refrigerator. They've been renamed a few times. The mom is called Madonna- because she's the mother, and also named after my mother and also because she's can't stop talking (like both the pop diva and my beautiful mother). She just wanders around the house meowing to herself. The kitten was first named Punky Brewster but that is so hard to say when I want her to stop licking the mould off the bathroom wall. So, it was shortened to Punk. Now she has two other names-Jasmine aka "jazz' because she always calms down and sits on the corner of the bed if we are playing any old jazz music in the room. Also, in respect of Jasmine the rottweiler who I lived with in Canada and to Jasmine the German Shepard that Stevie owns in Canada- a crazy animal whom I love. (Jas and Steve both).
Now, I've renamed her Barb, my mothers sister because she is growing up to be almost as nuts as my beautiful Aunt.
I'm going to have to include photos when I have my camera with me.
Now the real reason I should post. I circled NO on my form about whether I am going to resign my contract or now. There were of course many things to consider- one half being the most comfortable I've felt in my adult life. The other half being living here solo for the next year (B is heading back), and feeling like I am truly missing my community and my family. This is my third Christmas in a row away from my folks due to my international work. Its kind of time. But its a daunting decision. I will go home with a little cash in my pocket (but not enough to carry me through school), and with my LOAN PAID!! Although, I shouldn't really say that yet until it is done. But I've paid more than half of it since I got here in April. But I know that living in Canada is unforgiving when you need a job and when you are preparing for an education and when you have a chronic disease that costs $300/month. I'm both very nervous and pretty stoked.
So, I'll see you all in a few months!! In time for the baby Tracey/Paul and for the Meg and Ian grand marriage. I am really really excited for these events.
I'm applying to various programs that I'm very interested in and I am going to be a student again (probably unless a fantastic job comes up when I return, which I'm not counting on...)! Again, daunting. Being a student was one of the most unhealthy times of my life.
Anyway, gotta go get on a bus. We're doing a short tour of our province this weekend to get the house ready for my sister and a little holiday cheer.
Lots of love
I suppose it also comes from taking on a 9-5 job and being in a stable and communicative relationship. All day I create lessons to deliver to almost-as-jaded-as-canadian-students-but-not-quite middle school students and do my stupid paperwork, and then come home and tell my beautiful boy about it. So, unlike in past adventures, I don't need that outlet anymore. I miss the reflections and unfortunately I have little to no discipline in making myself write. I really should though. I am nice to read I think. tee hee.
School is winding down finally. This term has been harsh. We had it so easy when we arrived, with about a day off each week for one holiday or another. This term has been straight through and other than midterms and final tests, when the students are too busy studying for my classes, I have taught every week. I am happy to have a breather. Vacation is coming on Dec28, and I'm looking forward to it. Other than a two week camp and a really really stupid one week that we have to return to classes in the middle of Feb., we're off until March 1st. Unfortunately the big long trip that I was looking forward to is going to translate into 2 weeks somewhere or another because my camp and the really really stupid one week back to watch the students graduate. Sound confusing? Well, don't worry. Noone here understands it either. In anycase, for the next two weeks I am teaching all of my classes Christmas carols and watching 'merry christmas mr. bean' in class.
My sister is coming on WEDNESDAY!! I am so excited- it will be nice to show someone from back home what life is like here. And she'll love it. More on that adventure to come.
I am going to attempt yoga in my tiny little town here, and fully in Korean. I'll start Monday. I am anxious a little. even though I did a little yoga in Canada, I still think it will be tough to follow the positions in another language and especially with all those tiny little flexible koreans showing me up. hmph
The kitten is getting bigger and more rambunctious and her mom is very calm and likes to look down on us from on top of the refrigerator. They've been renamed a few times. The mom is called Madonna- because she's the mother, and also named after my mother and also because she's can't stop talking (like both the pop diva and my beautiful mother). She just wanders around the house meowing to herself. The kitten was first named Punky Brewster but that is so hard to say when I want her to stop licking the mould off the bathroom wall. So, it was shortened to Punk. Now she has two other names-Jasmine aka "jazz' because she always calms down and sits on the corner of the bed if we are playing any old jazz music in the room. Also, in respect of Jasmine the rottweiler who I lived with in Canada and to Jasmine the German Shepard that Stevie owns in Canada- a crazy animal whom I love. (Jas and Steve both).
Now, I've renamed her Barb, my mothers sister because she is growing up to be almost as nuts as my beautiful Aunt.
I'm going to have to include photos when I have my camera with me.
Now the real reason I should post. I circled NO on my form about whether I am going to resign my contract or now. There were of course many things to consider- one half being the most comfortable I've felt in my adult life. The other half being living here solo for the next year (B is heading back), and feeling like I am truly missing my community and my family. This is my third Christmas in a row away from my folks due to my international work. Its kind of time. But its a daunting decision. I will go home with a little cash in my pocket (but not enough to carry me through school), and with my LOAN PAID!! Although, I shouldn't really say that yet until it is done. But I've paid more than half of it since I got here in April. But I know that living in Canada is unforgiving when you need a job and when you are preparing for an education and when you have a chronic disease that costs $300/month. I'm both very nervous and pretty stoked.
So, I'll see you all in a few months!! In time for the baby Tracey/Paul and for the Meg and Ian grand marriage. I am really really excited for these events.
I'm applying to various programs that I'm very interested in and I am going to be a student again (probably unless a fantastic job comes up when I return, which I'm not counting on...)! Again, daunting. Being a student was one of the most unhealthy times of my life.
Anyway, gotta go get on a bus. We're doing a short tour of our province this weekend to get the house ready for my sister and a little holiday cheer.
Lots of love
posted by Lana at 10:32 a.m.
1 Comments:
It was great to see you both this weekend.
Have a great time with your sister!
I hope that you and I will remain friends, even when you find yourself back in Canada and even if it's only through the medium of blogs.
Virginia
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