Except it doesn't feel like Christmas at all. I have no decorations up, there is no snow, I haven't really bought any gifts. You could tell me it was February and I would believe you.
I am so grateful that my dad will be arriving here in just a few more days, it will be fantastic to see a familiar face. 7 weeks has been a long time since I have seen anyone from home. I am almost positive it might just be the longest amount of time I can survive without seeing a familiar face. I can't wait to see all of the groceries that he is bringing me too. I emailed him a list of things that I am having troubles living without. It is not like I want him to bring it all, after all I do want him to fit some clothes in the suitcase. (Although I did mention that there are clothes he could buy here to wear). My fingers are crossed for peanut butter, ranch dressing, rootbeer and at least a little taste of Canadian rye!
These last couple of weeks have been draining at work, not because of the students but because of the dynamics that can happen in a school of only 20 (give or take a few)staff. Most of which are female. Not really liking being back in high school, worrying about who is going to say what and to who. I really just want to go and teach, learn some new things and come away from this experience another year of teaching stronger with a wider array of behavioural management strategies. I know for a fact it will be nice to come home and be surrounded by people who genuinely love me, and who won't gossip about me behind my back. In an environment that at times can be so negative due to the behaviours, there isn't really room or need for other adults to add to the stress. Oh well, this two week break will allow me to distance myself from the gossip. Plus, I will have my dad here to believe in me.
Dad and I are off to Scotland for 4 days, and then we will spend Christmas Day in my flat. After dad leaves on the 27th, I am off to Belgium for the 28th. I will be in Belgium for New Year's. Wow, not many people I know can claim to have been there for New Year's!
I will obviously update the blog as I travel over the break!
I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Please make sure you give everyone lots of hugs, as I will be thinking of hugging all of you!
Miss You!
