in the back of your mind just like a wind chime

The joys of a package on a broken, weary soul.

Today, my friends I received a glorious package from my parents. After a long hard day of teaching kids who are generally uninterested in learning, I find that a package will delight and tickle my soul. And so, here is a props to my parents for a complete restocking of pants in my wardrobe. I officially have thrown out all full-length pants i brought with me in exchange for new ones, that happen to fit better. Also, props for the fact that my mom stocked me with the Stromberg family Best of 2009 mix. First of all, Cheryl is a genius for coming up with this idea when I was in France. This being our third annual mix, I'm excited that I will be back for the 5th annual where I am hoping we can add a category like best song from the last five years you wish you would've put on the list but didn't because you found out about it after the new year. etc. etc. This mix is filling my life with great new music and great new moods.

And now, for more news about ukraine and the like. My kids have gotten used to me being here and being their teacher. It's amazing how quickly kids adapt to those kinds of things, it's amazing how quickly I've adapted to this. I requested a set of books today from my director so that i can lesson plan appropriately. And I've started giving tests etc. etc. etc. in the next few months I feel like all will be passing quickly, sometimes too quickly. The snow is . . . not melting. what else can I say. probably not much

love and hugs to you all