As the Mayans predicted today....December 21st would be the end of the world.
I'm not exactly sure what they had in mind as for time frame and the fact that it is currently December 21st in Taiwan and only December 20th in America but alas....the world has not yet ended here!
Now that doesn't mean it still good. We should probably always be on our toes but for now I will head to school and teach our Children the meaning of Christmas today....ALL while dressed in a bear costume of course!
For now, here's to the next end of the world!
Friday, December 21, 2012
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Sunday
As another Sunday comes to a close I think its a good time to reflect upon life a bit...deep I know!
But we are so incredibly lucky with each day we are given. When I read the horrific news of the elementary school shooting I was shocked. That could have been my school. I could have been one of those teachers that had to react so quickly and attempt to protect those little lives. School is supposed to be safe and it saddens me that it is now a scary place for so many children. But I am so happy to call myself a teacher and would do anything in my power to protect my children. I pray that the families will find peace in the coming years. I can't even begin to image their lives. We never know when it could be our last.
Tell people you love them.
Be a better family member, friend, employee and citizen.
Help others...we have no idea the battle they are fighting.
Take time to enjoy the small things.
Never get to busy living that you don't have time for life.
Taiwan has been so beautiful. Upon until a few days ago it was starting to "cool" off. It was in the low 70's and I was acting like there was frost on the ground with the way I was dressing. I guess I adapt quickly to my surroundings! It was so warm today that I broke out the shorts and tanks again! It was in the mid 80's! There really is something to be said for tropical climates.
Christmas decorations and lights have started populating our busy streets. It was a welcomed sight reminding me that in fact it is almost christmas! We have a miniature tree in our living room and I've decorated my classroom too. At first I thought it would be very difficult to miss Christmas this year but then I was quickly reassured that I am so lucky to have the chance to be visiting home for new years! I am quite excited to see everyone and drink diet coke!!!
The weeks seem to be flying by here! Before I know it I'm writing tomorrow will be Friday on the board. At this point I've been here the same amount of time as I was in Germany for. It just seems so much quicker this time! It could also be because there is NEVER a dull moment here...always something new to see! I caught myself people watching for close to an hour the other day. I couldn't help myself!
I hope to see you all when I am home! Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hug your family, your friends, your neighbor or someone random today....why not?!
A big thanks goes out to 2012 for being a year for the books. So many wonderful places in the world have been visited, I've walked through history books, tried new food, drank wonderful German beer, met amazing new friends and have embarked on yet another new adventure here in Asia. Here's to twenty-thirteen!
But we are so incredibly lucky with each day we are given. When I read the horrific news of the elementary school shooting I was shocked. That could have been my school. I could have been one of those teachers that had to react so quickly and attempt to protect those little lives. School is supposed to be safe and it saddens me that it is now a scary place for so many children. But I am so happy to call myself a teacher and would do anything in my power to protect my children. I pray that the families will find peace in the coming years. I can't even begin to image their lives. We never know when it could be our last.
Tell people you love them.
Be a better family member, friend, employee and citizen.
Help others...we have no idea the battle they are fighting.
Take time to enjoy the small things.
Never get to busy living that you don't have time for life.
Taiwan has been so beautiful. Upon until a few days ago it was starting to "cool" off. It was in the low 70's and I was acting like there was frost on the ground with the way I was dressing. I guess I adapt quickly to my surroundings! It was so warm today that I broke out the shorts and tanks again! It was in the mid 80's! There really is something to be said for tropical climates.
Christmas decorations and lights have started populating our busy streets. It was a welcomed sight reminding me that in fact it is almost christmas! We have a miniature tree in our living room and I've decorated my classroom too. At first I thought it would be very difficult to miss Christmas this year but then I was quickly reassured that I am so lucky to have the chance to be visiting home for new years! I am quite excited to see everyone and drink diet coke!!!
The weeks seem to be flying by here! Before I know it I'm writing tomorrow will be Friday on the board. At this point I've been here the same amount of time as I was in Germany for. It just seems so much quicker this time! It could also be because there is NEVER a dull moment here...always something new to see! I caught myself people watching for close to an hour the other day. I couldn't help myself!
I hope to see you all when I am home! Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hug your family, your friends, your neighbor or someone random today....why not?!
A big thanks goes out to 2012 for being a year for the books. So many wonderful places in the world have been visited, I've walked through history books, tried new food, drank wonderful German beer, met amazing new friends and have embarked on yet another new adventure here in Asia. Here's to twenty-thirteen!
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