Today was a beautiful day. My alarm clock attempted to coax me out of bed at 6, I resisted until 6:30, the snow was lightly falling and my bed was just a little too comfortable :)
My students made their Valentine's Day boxes. They girls showed their feminine side with an abundance of hearts and sparkly paraphernalia. Most of the boys showed their growing defiance to all things delicate by putting "teeth" around the opening of their boxes. I made over 20 valentine's. Maybe someday I'll grow out of Valentine's Day being my favorite holiday, but for now it is going to stick.
This week was my first week teaching here in Garmisch and I am having a lot of fun with it. The students are still in the test the boundary stage, but they seem to adjusting well, and I believe I am passing their test.
I made my first step, okay maybe second step, to becoming a global traveler. I purchased a plane ticket to Paris, France for this weekend. I can't think of a better place to spend my Valentine's Day (well, other than at home with my Rebecca). Since 3rd grade I have wanted to see the Eiffel Tower. Now I get to! Just thinking about it gives me butterflies. Other than climbing the Eiffel Tower and going to the Louvre I have no plans. In a sense that makes me nervous, but the other side of me realizes it leaves a lot of room for adventure and unexpected joy.
Yesterday night I went to a new friend’s house for bible study off base. I had a wonderful home cooked meal, met new friends, and thoroughly enjoyed my time. Tonight I walked about a mile and half to one of the teacher's houses off base for an American Idol party and Cheap Chicken, which was so yummy! Tomorrow night I am supposed to participate in Fashing (some sort of Mardi Gras celebration) so I am sure there will be pictures and stories to accompany that.
I could not think of a better way to wind down my night... I finished writing in all my valentines, planned lessons for tomorrow and some for next week, listen to my new soul ballads cd (from my mom), took a long bath, and started to pack.
Hopeful future travel plans-
next weekend N-something Castle (the Cinderella castle)
the one after- Prague to see my Auntie
Lesson learned today- Try and buy a plane ticket more than 2 days before you plan on departing.
Soooooo excited for you!!!! BUt hey what more than to add fun to this adventure than you making the decision to just venture into Paris and buying your ticket 2 days in advance, talk about spontaneous adventures!!!!! LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH oh how I wish you could have a wonderful fairy tale story in Paris on Valentine's Day hehhe!!!! Be on the lookout for cute guys yelling at you "Je t'aime" or "Donne-moi un baiser" lol can't wait to hear about paris!!!
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