Do you ever have one of those days when you think "hey, I look good today" and then one of your precious students pokes you and says, "you're fat". 

SERIOUSLY?!?

 I guess 5th grade boys are here to keep me humble (but really, can I strangle him?)
 
 
I've decided to post my "bucket list" for a little accountability.  I'm only going to do it in installments of 5! 
Here's the first bunch:
  1. Travel to Europe.
  2. Learn to speak at least one foreign language.
  3. Dance like Beyonce.  (haha.  really!)
  4. Visit every state in the US and in Mexico.
  5. Get a tattoo.
What would you put on your bucket list?
 
 
Well, I have made it a month!

I just reread my first post and I can't believe it was only three months ago!  Just three months ago I was typing and crying in a coffee shop in SE Portland.  I had just given notice at Abundant Life and I had no idea what was ahead...now, just three months later, I've been living in Mexico for a month. 

How did all this happen?!  haha.

I had a great day at school today.  It was a test day and, I learned, test days are awesome.  I get to catch up on grading and lesson planning while the kids work quietly.  Tomorrow I'm having dinner with the other teachers.  This should be a great dinner because we are all excited to start our 5-day weekend (next Tuesday is Mexico's Independence Day).

To top it all off, I got a very special gift today.

A toilet seat.

I've been here a month and I haven't have a toilet seat.  I could have bought one a number of times...I've had many opportunities.  I guess I just got used to it.  haha.  I installed the seat this evening and am glad to report that it "works" (I know...TMI...lol).

Who would've guessed that I would ever be so excited about a toilet seat?
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