i feel like so much has happened since the last post. rather than trying to fill you in on every detail, let me quickly take you through the high lights.
1. I HAVE A FRIEND! i am so thrilled. she is nice, beautiful, friendly and fluent in english. she is the daughter of the headmaster at the school and I am so thankful for her. i've been spending a lot of time with her and her boyfriend (whose name i still can't manage to pronounce) which has been a lot of fun. we've gone down to the center to do some shopping, hung out at her boyfriend's cabin... it's been nice to have friends. i met her at a picnic with some teachers from school. it was out in the forest and they made goolash... which i don't think is the correct spelling, but it is essentially a soup with beef, potatoes, carrots and many spices. it is delicious. the picnic was a lot of fun because all of the teachers were drinking and singing and dancing-- truly enjoying each other's company. the gym teacher was dancing around the fire, the music teacher was playing guitar, and the headmaster's husband kept offering me more wine.
2. a fellow english teacher at the school took me to a library in the center on friday. in this library they have a british and american section... full of english books, videos and magazines. also, every tuesday night they have a reading group (book club?) where they meet and discuss a book. i'm excited to try it out. after the library, she and i went out to a cafe full of everything chocolate... it was delicious. then we went to marks & spencer. it felt familiar and wonderful. i really had a nice afternoon with her. we had such good, stimulating conversation. talking to her reminded me of things that i love but have neglected for the past year or so.
3. my lessons are still going well. i think i have a good rapport with most of the students, and i love going to teach everyday. i hope my novelty as a new, young teacher will last throughout the entire year... it certainly makes my job easier.
4. on tuesday i'm going to bratislava for an orientation. i'm excited to meet the other fulbright ETA's, as i'm sure we will all have a lot in common.
5. HAPPY TURKEY DAY!! i heard the weather was cold and rainy, but i hope you all enjoyed the 10K race, the turkey race (did paycheck win?), and also the magnificent puppets made by the men of journey. it's the second turkey day i've missed in a row, and i'm not sure i can make it another year without experiencing the thrill of worthington's finest celebration.
that's all for now. thank you for enduring another post.
anna
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