Thankful

As the holidays advance, I am approaching my first holiday season away from home. As this week is Thanksgiving, I would like to take a moment to reflect on what I am thankful for, both big and small.

Most of all I am thankful for all the tremendous support I have received from family and friends back home. Be it in cards, e-mails, skype dates or packages your words and wisdom mean so much to me and make me feel loved.

I have appreciate the items I have received in the mail. Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Aunt Marta for outfitting me with long underwear and socks. I now have a beautifully stocked drawer!


Also, thanks to everyone who has sent postcards from destinations around the U.S. My students love seeing photos of different places across America.


Last week, another teacher at school yelled at me as I was walking through one of the school buildings. I was very confused as I cut through this building everyday on my way to class and I didn't quite understand what he was saying. I just excused myself and continued on to class. Later, the teacher came up to me and apologized as he thought I was a student. I still don't know quite what he thought I was doing wrong, but I am thankful for the interaction. As I am rapidly approaching the big 3-0 being mistaken for a high school student is a pretty nice compliment.

I miss everyone greatly, but I am thankful for technology and the interaction it allows. Thank you all again for all of your wonderful support. Happy Thanksgiving!