My friend Naomi, whom I traveled to Vietnam with, is now living in Bella Bella. I could try to explain to you exactly where Bella Bella is, but I would get it wrong. Basically, the point of me saying all this is so that I can direct you to her very funny blog. Lots of insights on teaching, the wildlife in British Columbia, and the antics of a severely suicidal cat. Read it, you won't be sorry. http://lavidabellabellabc.blogspot.ca
As for me... Well... I've been extremely busy which is partially why I have been the most negligent blogger in the whole world. Bad Blogger, bad bad. I've been working quite a bit at three different private schools as well as figuring out my job situation for the summer and starting in September.
I HAVE A JOB! I will be working as an intern at a private school starting in September. This includes room and board, WITH THREE MEALS A DAY! We all know I love to eat, so that is very helpful to my wellbeing. I also had an interview at ANOTHER private school for a one day a week position, the interview went quite while so we will see what happens. Long story short, it is looking like I'm going to be very busy next year. This is a very, very good thing.
The other day I subbed for a grade 2 PE class. The kids were very misbehaved and I had to tattle on them to their teacher. I don't like doing this, because ultimately I feel like I could have done something differently however in this instance there was really no alternative. Their teacher made them write apology letters to me, which was actually so cute. I taught them Computer Technology later in the day and they insisted to read them out to me. I got to keep them after, as well. There was a lot of "We should not behave bad when we have a substitute because she is new and we should help her" and "we shouldn't call out or talk when it isn't our turn because then we won't get to play games." It is hard to stay annoyed at kids when they say things like that.
I went to Alberta! I met James' family, including his 91 year old Grandma. This was really nice for me because I was super close to my Nana who passed at 96. We also went to the TELUS SCIENCE CENTRE. I learned much about the solar system, the human body and the making of MONSTERS in film and tv.
I'm happy to be home. Alberta has pretty skies, but not enough trees. Or mountains.
