Teaching English
Why Teaching English Rocks
Last night I was at a friend’s birthday party, and as it was a friend from university, coupled with the fact that the last of exams happened this week, talk turned to thesis writing and future plans. Just talking about it caused panic to rise in my throat. Maybe signing up for a second masters … Continue reading
Born To Be Late
I am never early, and occasionally I am on time. I believe that because I was born 2 weeks early I have spent the rest of my life figuring that being early only throws people into a tizzy. But even when I TRY to be early I am still late. Take yesterday for example. I … Continue reading
Another Week Ahead
Before I got the news I agreed to take a 7 45 (start) Friday mornings. They start this week. I never met them and I am already dreading them. What possessed me to take such an early class when I have never been so happy since this Fall when all my classes start at 10? … Continue reading
How I Travel
So I have had some requests on how I am able to travel as much as I do, and if I could share some of my secrets. No problem, its a little more than buying and packing Swiss Army luggage, yet beyond the desire to do so the rest falls into place. The hard part … Continue reading
Freaky….
Ok so it may not be funny t shirts but this is freaky just the same (and I wonder what my ESL in Asia friends do besides sending around these great videos. Tell me again why I left? Oh yeah, because though staff room time rocks, 8 hours straight of dancing monkey for children does … Continue reading
Home Again & Looking At Stepping Up The Self Employed Angle
I’m home again and back to work this morning. I got home yesterday, but we went straight to Oma’s for Easter lunch and then when we got home I went straight to sleep. (Well maybe after an episode of Naruto). But, I am back and I feel refreshed. Lake Como was amazing, snow in Switzerland, … Continue reading
Japan & The Call Of Seafood
Turkey and Japan have been in my mind a lot lately. Turkey because we have been talking about going back there this summer for a trip. Japan because of the food food food! Well for many reasons really, with the extra work I have been doing lately I have been daydreaming about how easy I … Continue reading
A Week Of Whirlwind Emotions
I have had one of THOSE weeks. I have been moody, cranky, and I have been working too much. In particular I have been worried about home as well. So I am here, getting itchy gypsy feet, and wanting to work less (MUCH LESS), and also wanting to find out what if anything is happening … Continue reading
You Know What Really Sucks….
Teaching in a room without a clock and with a broken watch. And being a person who cant even stop into a post office to mail off packages, actually wandering into a shop to buy something I dont particularly care for is harder. Not even luxury watches really turn me on. Yet having the phone … Continue reading
Why I Changed My Hair
I wrote this on my friend’s mother’s wall to her shock over why I dyed my hair. I think its fine to repeat over her to sum it up. hahahaha, I was left alone for a week and got bored. When I went to Madrid everyone had great hair so I decided to change it, … Continue reading
3.5 Classes, 2 Days Till Madrid
Even if it is just for the weekend I am beyond excited about the upcoming weekend in Madrid. Turns out that when left alone I become some kind of bachelor. I hate to cook just for myself and so I have been surviving on instant soups, chocolate, and nachos. (or I am just too tired … Continue reading
Such A Good Day!!!
Today gets to be a 4 star day. Nope, not because I get to pass on a link for a truck bed liner. But because my lesson today went fantastic, and then I came home to find out the student I have been working with so she can pass the English requirement for the airline … Continue reading
Happy New Years!
Happy New year everyone! I hope your festive season was everything you wanted. I start work tomorrow (I know a Friday!!! But only 1 class so an easy way to ease myself back into working life after 2 weeks off). And it is with a great student who I really enjoy talking too, so it’s … Continue reading
So Cute
So I walk into mega corporate coffee chain for my daily fix. its my weakness I know, for New Years Im thinking about cutting it out. Anyway Im coming straight from lessons at the bank so Im in a dress and nylons. Im waiting for my coffee when I feel something patting and rubbing my … Continue reading
Stop The Insanity
I am proving myself to be quite the little masochist. I am also a flat out liar. But its ok, as of right now the only person I am lying to is myself. My promise to let myself have at least 3 hours free every day has fallen flat on its face. Since coming back … Continue reading
Jenny Craig, Betty Ford & Misadventures in Border Crossings
So I am back in cold cold Germany. My students all insist that it is not THAT cold. However I just got back from the beach. It is freaking cold. Cold and panic inducing. Where is my buffet full of magical foods with dishes I do not have to clean. Where are my 10 am … Continue reading
Jobs, Work, JOBS
I have to admit to almost quiting the whole ESL Germany thing last night. I came very close to a complete mental breakdown when I boarded the wrong train by accident. The problem being I had no idea that I was actually on the wrong train, and that it was not until an hour later … Continue reading
Dont Worry – Yet…
I am not yet at the point of going gambling, if I will I will gamble on stocks, it is a socially more acceptable form of gambling. I do really really want that bike though. But not enough to stay with chain school I would rather take more hours with my new school, they pay … Continue reading