New Blog!

Hey all!
So, I know that my other blog was as bit sporatic, but I'm going to try harder in this one!  I decided to start a new blog because... DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!

I HAVE MOVED TO JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA!!!!

I AM NO LONGER IN PERU!!!

Now, I know there must be a ton of questions you want answers to, so I'll start with a brief explanation.

1. P is getting transferred to the local Naval Base! Woooo!  He'll be here in just under 2 weeks.
2. I couldn't stand working at my Peruvian job for much longer.  There was a complete lack of respect (by the admin, not the kids...) and education was not important to them.  I was beginning to not like teaching, something I have loved for as long as I can remember. Originally I was going to stay til the end of the year and then switch schools, but when P's opportunity knocked... I flew to the door!  Then, as luck would have it, I got a job relatively last minute here in town.  All my ducks were in a row, and away I went.

I wanted my move back to be a surprise, so I kept everything very quiet.  Most of my Lima friends knew, and 3 of my US friends knew...along with my little brother and my dad.  My dad was in Peru with me for my last 2 weeks in the country, so I couldn't hide it from him!  With the help of Jo and Andrea, I managed to get picked up at the airport (thanks Jo!!!! <3 ) and get to State Fair where my mom was with Andrea (thanks Andrea!!! <3 ) to surprise her!  It was the best surprise ever!  I couldn't believe I...well, we... actually pulled it off.   Awesome teamwork! :) 

My mom was super surprised and was sooooooooooo happy!  The 4 of us hung out at State Fair and I got to have my root beer milk, cranberry cookie, baked potato, and cheese curds.  Delicious food, a great surprise, her mommy, and 2 of her bffs....what more could a girl ask for?!? :)

The following days flew by.  I bought a 2005 Corolla LE, visited my brothers and sisters-in-law, hung out with my little sobrinita Sophia, packed the car, and left!  My mom and I drove for 2 days down to Jacksonville.  It was an easy drive...andddddd!!! I got to see Tess!!  We stayed over by her.  Turns out she lives exactly half way between G-dale and J-ville!  Woo!  Que suerte!!

We got to Jacksonville, stayed in a hotel for 3 days while looking for an apartment and stuff to put it in.  We found a cute apt almost right away that we both really liked.... so I started that process.  Then we went looking for a bed and kitchen and bathroom stuff.  My mom also got to visit my school and meet my principal with me!  We hung out with Megan and Matt for a bit as well - to get some tasty frozen yogurt!

Well, soon it was time for school to start and my mom to leave.  Luckily, I only had to be at school for a half day, so I was able to rush back to the hotel to have lunch with my mom before she left.  Starting that night, I stayed with Megan while waiting for my bed and internet to arrive to my apartment.  I've only been staying at my apt for 2 days now, and I already miss hanging out with Megan and Matt and their puppies!  It's very quiet here!!  Jaja

This week was my first week of school.  The kids are super cute, but man, I have a new found respect for 4 and 5 year old kindergarten teachers!  Those little munchkins are EXHAUSTING!  My older kids are great so far... (knock on wood) I hope they stay like that!  LOL.  The other teachers are all really sweet and the principal is very open and helpful.  Last night was an Ice Cream Social and I think I have a little fan club, lol.  I had so many parents coming up to me and telling me how excited their child is about Spanish class, and how impressed they were that their kid was actually able to say something after the first (3 day) week of the school year.  I also had a few of my 4 yrs olds come and hug me and tell me that they can't wait for Spanish class again because it was so much fun!  And here I thought they were bored!  Woo!!  Score 1 for me!

Today is my first completely down day.  I think I am going to go to the pool for a bit this afternoon... and go to the gym this morning yet.  I need to lesson plan a bit, but I am subbing on Monday for the tech teacher, so I should have some time to do that then!

Now I'm just waiting for P to arrive and I will be the happiest chica ever!

BIENVENIDOS A MI VIDA EN FLORIDAAAAAAAAA!!! :)

Yay Florida!  At the beach right by my apt! :)

Mommy and me :)

My Tessy and me!