So I am feeling particulary teacher-y today. You see, all my life I had been a student. Then briefly I was a backpacker. Though I did work for a year, my wardrobe was of the comfort variety - working at a yoga studio required no footwear, and because it was Bikram, I dressed for summer all year round. Even working in an office for two summers during uni, I could get away with my summer dresses and cardigans. So my closet never has the need to be professional. I mean, I have some things that are certainly acceptable, but this past weekend in Warsaw, I feel like I picked up some teacher additions. So today, I sported my new red stockings, and brown ankle booties, with a new (very teacher) dress. Wearing bright red stockings actually helps me to blend in here, believe it or not, rather than stand out. It's my flat shoes that are my giveaway though. Do you know how hard it is to find flat shoes here???
I am also feeling teacher-y because one of my students brought me a gift today! Yes, that's right. A 7-year-old boy that I taught for the first time last week brought me a box of chocolates today! How lucky do I feel?? Tuesdays are fun with my little ones. With my 5/6 kids, I get to sing lots. Yey!
So Thanksgiving chez moi was great! The gals - Heather, Irene, and Jocylene - all came over. They all said they hate me for having the best flat of the bunch...and that I'm lucky they all got to know me first and know that I'm nice instead of shunning me for my sweet digs. Anyways, Heather and I being the resident Canadians "hosted". Translation - Heather took over my kitchen and I helped/supervised/went shopping with her. It turned out so well! We could not find a turkey, so we roasted a chicken instead (with onions and rosemary inside). We made stuffing (our own concoction with pecans and apples and craisins), garlic mashed potatoes, and carrots with maple and craisins - the American girls felt like we had "drugged" them with our secret sauce...oh maple syrup. Irene and Jo brought bread, salads, wine, and dessert, so we feasted indeed. Then we watched "One Week" - a truly Canadian film. The best part? We will celebrate again in November for the American holiday! And I am still enjoying leftovers...
I am also feeling teacher-y because one of my students brought me a gift today! Yes, that's right. A 7-year-old boy that I taught for the first time last week brought me a box of chocolates today! How lucky do I feel?? Tuesdays are fun with my little ones. With my 5/6 kids, I get to sing lots. Yey!
So Thanksgiving chez moi was great! The gals - Heather, Irene, and Jocylene - all came over. They all said they hate me for having the best flat of the bunch...and that I'm lucky they all got to know me first and know that I'm nice instead of shunning me for my sweet digs. Anyways, Heather and I being the resident Canadians "hosted". Translation - Heather took over my kitchen and I helped/supervised/went shopping with her. It turned out so well! We could not find a turkey, so we roasted a chicken instead (with onions and rosemary inside). We made stuffing (our own concoction with pecans and apples and craisins), garlic mashed potatoes, and carrots with maple and craisins - the American girls felt like we had "drugged" them with our secret sauce...oh maple syrup. Irene and Jo brought bread, salads, wine, and dessert, so we feasted indeed. Then we watched "One Week" - a truly Canadian film. The best part? We will celebrate again in November for the American holiday! And I am still enjoying leftovers...
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