We are about 85% settled into our new house. We moved in on Monday (the first day of the new term at work), and all of our belongings are here. Most of them are unpacked, too! Each room is finding its new purpose in life, with a dash of fresh paint to aid in the transition. There are still a number of little things that can be done to improve the house, but it's great as it is! And best of all, I can play piano as loudly as I want!
Our evening temperatures have been cool for the past week, so we've made use our fireplace a few times already. During the day, when it's in the 70s or 80s, we get a great breeze going through the house by opening all the windows in the sunroom and kitchen/breakfast area.
Work is going well. I'm teaching level 4 this term, which means afternoon classes, so I get to sleep in! I have 26 students again this term, and 11 of them are students I've had before. It's fun seeing familiar faces. And my student evaluations for the last term were high enough that I'm fairly certain that the students are happy to see me again, too. :)
I plan to add some pictures of the house to the next post, so stay tuned!
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Friday, October 13, 2006
One down, one to go...
The first term of the fall semester is, for all intents and purposes, over. Today was the last day of classes, Monday my students will have their grammar final, and Tuesday I will give them their communication final. Next week is known as "Quick Turnaround Week," because we have to proctor final exams, grade final exams, and submit end-of-term grade reports for every current student, all while proctoring placement exams for the 60 or so incoming students.
On Friday next week we will get our teaching assignments for the next term, which starts the following Monday. Rumour has it that I might not be teaching level 3 next term. My supervisor asked if I'd be willing to move to either level 2 or level 4, and I said sure. It's always good to learn new things. :)
In other news, the house closing was moved up from November 1st to October 18th, which is next Wednesday. So in the middle of all the chaos at work, we'll be moving.
My family in the frozen northern wastelands got snow this week. It's been in the 70s here. I love Texas. :D
On Friday next week we will get our teaching assignments for the next term, which starts the following Monday. Rumour has it that I might not be teaching level 3 next term. My supervisor asked if I'd be willing to move to either level 2 or level 4, and I said sure. It's always good to learn new things. :)
In other news, the house closing was moved up from November 1st to October 18th, which is next Wednesday. So in the middle of all the chaos at work, we'll be moving.
My family in the frozen northern wastelands got snow this week. It's been in the 70s here. I love Texas. :D
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