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beginning of the end

The Arabic teachers make some of the best food. We enjoy eating on a daily basis. However, I dont think they like our food as much as we like theirs. Its ok,scrambled eggs for breakfast are wonderful but Id take this spicy Arabic dish any day over something I can have any time I feel like it.

Still packing my room. Man, I have a lot of things. Also got some things from a teacher who is going to another country. So grateful for those things. A bit sad to see her go but its an opportunity for her family so thats always good. Also another teacher is leaving. She and I had a lot of the same ideas about approaches to learning and bounced ideas off one another. Shes moving up in the ranks so thats a good thing for her. I know shell do well.

WHO ARE WE GOING TO HAVE NEXT YEAR? idk but not going to worry my little head over it now.
Currently prepping for my PD on wednesday. Have to collaborate with my AT for translation else all this will be for a lost cause.

I hope we have some good food tomorrow.

I also hope our gas issue is fixed tomorrow. Who knows when they will come out but our gas alarm was going off ALL day and we didnt know what the sound was!! Thank God nothing was leaking, or if it was just a little,or else I wouldnt be typing this right now. We have a gas switch to turn on or off and its currently off. We also have a convection oven so its all good.

Hello to anyone and everyone who may be reading this blog. If youre family, I love you and we will see you soon. Coming over,stay calm and enjoy your summer (they arent as long here) and family and start packing now because youll arrange and rearrange. If youre thinking of coming over,read everyones blogs,ask questions, and take a leap of faith.Its not perfect but nothing is.

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