A Hectic Start

Well, the first week is halfway over, and it's been crazy so far! We're both really happy to be doing what we're doing, but it's always difficult to re-adjust to the busy school schedule after having the summer off.

I've met all of my students, and I'm starting to get to know them. It's really fun to be back in the classroom, although I'm still a little overwhelmed by figuring out the new classes. Thankfully, everyone in the program is really helpful, and I enjoy working with them. I am, however, looking forward to next week, when I hope to feel more settled in. Overall, other than being tired, it's going pretty well.

Here it comes!

Yep, the beginning of the school year is just around the corner. And I'm thrilled to be working full time in the ESL Program. I'll be teaching 4 classes, and since I just got hired a few days ago, I've been pretty busy trying to get ready. I feel like there's a long way to go before Monday, but I'm sure everything will work out fine in the end. On that note, I ought to get back to work, but I wanted to share the good news!

One month later...

We moved in one month ago today! On one hand, its hard to believe we've been here that long; on the other, we feel pretty at home here already. I haven't written much because there isn't much to report. We've enjoyed having our cable TV to help keep us entertained in our abundant leisure time (we're hooked on HGTV's "House Hunters"). I've pretty much adjusted to doing laundry at the laundromat. We've been walking most evenings (and really enjoying the cooler weather!).

Last week, I helped with placement testing for the ESL program on campus and had a great time. I get to go back for more on Monday, which is great. Mark has signed up for classes and will have orientation next week; so for him, this is the last weekend of summer.

This afternoon, we drove up to Toledo to go to Target, Best Buy, and Steak-and-Shake. We had a gift card for Target, which we used to buy some new bath towels. At Best Buy, we browsed for laptops because I've finally decided it's time for me to get a new one. I've had mine for 7 years, and it's really too slow to handle today's internet. I'll probably wait another month or so, but we thought it would be a good time to start shopping around.

I imagine we'll have lots more to post once school starts!