Again way too much time has passed since I last wrote and all things considered I think that my life is not that boring. Sure I am not overseas seeking adventure after adventure, but life is as exciting as you make it. Right? With that being said, here is a recap of the life of Anna since I last wrote. I continued keeping busy with day to day subbing and then two opportunities came my way literally at the same time. Last week I wrapped up a three week long term sub gig and then right away this week started a five week job. Granted neither of them mean full time work, but I will take long term for now, since it means I do not have to look for a job day after day. Besides one always hopes that new doors are opened through these experiences and maybe (who knows) there may be an eventual full time job.
The first job was at LEAP High School in St. Paul. I taught US History, US Government and Human Geography. The students are new arrivals to the country or have limited English skills. It was a great environment and I loved the students. They were all so eager to learn and I hated to leave them. I am in the middle of my first week at Cedar/Burnsville Alternative Learning Center. This is the alternative high school I did a two month long term sub job at a few years ago. I enjoy the school, staff and students. It is a trek every day (35-40 minutes) each way, but the things we do for a long term job :) I am teaching World History ad Economics, so these two jobs are in my area of Social Studies. The two long-term sub jobs I did a few years ago were in English, so at least I continue gaining experience in both of my licensed areas. I have also applied to teach summer school, so fingers crossed. I could certainly use the income.
I am not one to talk about the weather, but....oh who I am kidding I always talk about the weather :) Usually it is about me complaining about how cold it is or as was the case in Bahrain last year, how warm it was and how much I loved it. We had a very mild winter in Minnesota this year, so I did not actually have a lot of opportunity to complain. After a very warm March the temperatures have gotten cold again. I was wearing shorts on St. Patrick's Day and my birthday. To think last year I gloated because I went swimming on my birthday (a rarity), while this year it would have been possible in Minnesota. Very unusual to say the least. Of course we are now paying for the nice March weather as April as been quite chilly and cold.
Not a day goes by when I do not think about what I was doing a year ago. So many great memories certainly. My five photo albums of my time in Bahrain get looked at a lot. I am also grateful for Facebook, as it allows me to keep in touch with everyone. I just think it is crazy how quickly time passes. My niece Skyler will be wrapping up kindergarten soon and I refuse to imagine her being a first grader. It just seems wrong. Of course for the first time since turning 30, I finally acknowledged my age. Previously it was thirty again, thirty again again etc. This year I straight out said I was 34.....which I think was a big step for me. You are only as old as you feel right? Age is merely a number.
I know that the next five weeks will fly by and while I may not write before then, I will afterwards. I guarantee many exciting things will happen during that time...or not. Still I know it makes you feel better knowing that at some point I will write again. Nothing quite like the exciting life of Anna in a blog to complete your day. :) With that being said have a great day everyone!
