Today is my sixteenth straight day of work. From Summer Camp Intensive to Expertise Orientation, I have been on the move. Thankful that they have medical exams (mine still ingrained in memory) this morning and I got to sleep in. It has been so much fun doing the orientation. They have stars in their eyes about China, and a great energy, it is fun to be around. Plus I handpicked the new teachers that will go to my school, making sure that all 5 were good so no matter who ends up with my kids they are getting a good teacher.
I am also twelve days away from boarding a train to Tibet and the amazing trip that branches off from there. I haven’t even had that much time to get really pumped up because I have been working so much, but every morning I wake up knowing that I am one day closer.
Even after a year here there is never a dull day. This morning on my way over to the little store to get some breakfast I walk through the square in my complex. There is a little pond and creek man made. A good 200 feet from the street, there is a car going over the cement and into the creek, I of course had to run and grab my camera. Today marks my one year, and still everyday offers me a reason to pause. Still I have to wonder where this car was going, and at what speed to drive around a fence, onto a walk way and around a tree to end up in this position but it started me off with a laugh, so I am thankful.
Sorry to have been out of touch lately, but clearly have been very very busy. On top of that, my computer gave the blue screen of death earlier this week! AGH, programs I wasn’t too crushed about, but the idea that all my pictures from this year may be lost was more than I could handle Sunday night. However last night I tried without much hope as I do each night and suddenly it turned on in recovery mode. I immediately called a savvy friend and we got it up and running everything in tact. I am so happy and back in communication with the world beyond China.
Have a great weekend, and a big congratulations to Nick and Brittany and their engagement (5th one since I left the country!). Another round of well wishes for Matt and Jess and new baby Keaton.
