It's winding down. It was funny on Friday - one of my coteachers commented about how I looked happy. I told him "One week left" and smiled under my mask. I also found out that one of my other Korean coworkers is going to be leaving on the same day as me, so we had a "one week left" dance in the hallway. Some of my students have been really sweet about this, some "don't go!" and some "stay!" and one "stay and teach us forever!" One student wants my email addy so that we can still talk once I'm gone. On Thurs one of my kinders ran up and gave me a goodbye hug - it was so cute. I will miss the students, that's for sure.
It's funny to think of leaving - I've told some of my coworkers that they are welcome to come over and scavenge anything that they want. I've been thinking of starting the packing process, but let's be honest here, I'm lazy. I figure this will be my last weekend of cooking and making sure I have leftovers for the week. Trying to use up some stuff, finish eating my food, only get what groceries I actually NEED, and relaxing. It may turn into a Riddick weekend. Monday I'm going to call to cancel my internet, then the last things I'm going to have to do are: cancel my phone, get my Covid test, transfer all my money home and close out my bank account, get covid certificate, catch bus to airport, and COME HOME! Anamia's is calling to me!!!
Anyway, I know that I have been lax at putting up pix, so here's a few:
No, I did not leave my apt like this, but I felt pretty good in a tight skirt and off the shoulder top, which is kinda different for me. Still don't like my legs... sigh.
My breakfast last weekend. I splurged on the grapes and dried persimmon at OK mart... might do that again today, not sure.
One of my students - she is a little spitfire and I love her. She has NO IDEA who the Dallas Cowboys are, which makes me giggle.
The (hopefully) last snow of the season. It got COLD last week. This week is supposed to be better I think, so I'm taking the chance to wash my thermals.
My Ellen brought me this - it was goooood.
Irene made this and gave it to me. My students laugh at the coffee, but teaching from 10-1, then 2:30-7, trust me, I NEEDS THE COFFEE!!!
Another student (in my 445-7 class) drew a sketch of me on the back of his chunk quiz. He is my genius student.
Finally my little Elin gave me a kiss on Friday. This is what I mean when I say they are such cute little shits that worm their ways into my heart!
Finishing the last of the pepper jelly that Ana and Long sent to me. This was the habenero kind. The crackers were good with it.
The rest of my Friday night dinner. Tuna salad on garlic toast, white wine, and Jurassic Park. It was a nice way to unwind.
Today I'm going grocery shopping for a few things (I'm out of apples and nuts, and I want stuff to make chicken pesto and chili), then probably having another chill weekend at home. I do so love these. To answer your question, yes, I have thought that I should be getting out and making some of my last Korean memories, but I also don't need to catch Covid right before I leave, so I'm ok with continued hermiting. :P Looking forward to coming home, miss and love all of you, and I hope you're all staying warm and fed. Huge hugs to all, MUAH! :*
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