Well, it's officially the end of my year as a teacher at IES. Yesterday our year 9's had their ceremony, and it was lovely. I only teach three of them in French, but know most of them pretty well, and it's so nice to celebrate nice groups of people.
I was the 'MC' for the year 6 and 7 ceremony. It was kept short and sweet, and I only made one slight joke, which no one caught anyways.
Today we had a final goodbye fika, and our councellor had everyone write notes to each other that described the person. She gave us all the cards with words about us according to our colleagues. Highlights from mine include: sporty, cool, determined, and Swedish. haha amazing.
It was sad to say goodbye to some, and quite a few of us are moving on from the school, but at the same time, I'm ready for the next mini chapter, I think. I do want to come back to visit, and hopefully keep in touch. The school is like the Little Engine. . . I won't be aa part of it, but I was there at the beginning, and I'm sure in some corner I've left some trash for them to find in August.
I had an interview today that almost made me throw up, and now I'm all packed for that Europe trip I keep alluding to. Yes, I will be coming home flat broke!!
Friday, June 10, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Belgi -ummm can I get some more waffles?
Just got back from spending six days in Brussels, Bruges, and Binche.
I can say that I definitely ate many-a chocolate waffle, drank some Belgian beers, saw some peeing mannequins (well, okay, one) and walked, walked, walked.
I found people to be so friendly, and many perked up when they heard my French (Canadian) accent. We even got some free cake out of it. ''Voilà les canadiens. . . ''
Now, there are exactly two days left of school. Two days left to organize my life. Two days to pack, pack and pack some more, and then whisk myself around Europe.
This is the most over-extended I've ever felt, and I doubt I'll catch my breath before August hits.
Anyways, I should probably go talk to some food about this.
The one sweet thing of my life is that I've left good-old Sjöbo behind, and am staying with a kompis who has a wonderful apartment, and normal person things: like a different room for a kitchen, bathroom, and living area.
Bah! Be home in about three weeks.
See you then, Ottawa friends!!!
I can say that I definitely ate many-a chocolate waffle, drank some Belgian beers, saw some peeing mannequins (well, okay, one) and walked, walked, walked.
I found people to be so friendly, and many perked up when they heard my French (Canadian) accent. We even got some free cake out of it. ''Voilà les canadiens. . . ''
Now, there are exactly two days left of school. Two days left to organize my life. Two days to pack, pack and pack some more, and then whisk myself around Europe.
This is the most over-extended I've ever felt, and I doubt I'll catch my breath before August hits.
Anyways, I should probably go talk to some food about this.
The one sweet thing of my life is that I've left good-old Sjöbo behind, and am staying with a kompis who has a wonderful apartment, and normal person things: like a different room for a kitchen, bathroom, and living area.
Bah! Be home in about three weeks.
See you then, Ottawa friends!!!
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