Happenings

This week went by fast. I was super busy all the time trying to figure out grading, calling parents, and mustering up the energy to teach. Things are starting to get into a routine now, but there are still new challenges everyday. My kids seem to find a new way to misbehave or something new to complain about everyday. My evenings are filled with grading and recording after which I go straight to bed because I am exhausted! Occasionally I find time to go running at the track or play soccer if I put off grading for a blessed few hours. Last night was the Freshman welcome party at the gym. The kids are crazy! A few groups did some dancing for entertainment. They all brought a bunch of very delicious food too. It was pretty fun, especially because I never see the high schoolers, I'm always with my class. I like them a lot, sometimes, but after 7 hours everyday of loud rambunctious little kids I'm ready for a break. We got paid yesterday and went shopping. We finally got a mop for our apartment and some more food. It's amazing how fast the money goes! After vespers tonight John and I climbed into the neighbor's star fruit tree by the church (they don't mind) and we harvested a whole bunch of star fruit. Some of it wasn't quite ripe so it has a bit of a sour tang to it, but it is pretty delicious! Sunday is a work day for us so we'll be working around the school and our apartments probably fixing up stuff and general cleaning. I am so glad it is the weekend. God sure knew what he was doing when he made a day of rest! Thanks for all the emails and comments, it really makes my day to hear about how you guys back home are doing! I miss you all!