September Update
(Originally posted September 2015) I realize that it’s been a while since I’ve given an update on life in Guadalajara. This past week was my two-month anniversary of the move. So far I’ve settled into the new job at school and I’ve made many quality friends. The neighborhood feels familiar and I’m comfortable roaming the…
The First Week of School
(Originally posted August 2015) First week: complete! This week we started with a “Meet and Greet Monday” when parents came into meet the teacher, see the classroom and drop off supplies. Tuesday was a half-day and the rest of the week was full school days. As the first week of school always is, it…
Starting the School Year
(Originally posted August 2015) New teachers started a week before the rest of the staff came back to campus. This time was split between getting to know the workings of the school and exploring the city. There are twelve foreign newbies this year, which, for a school of hundred foreign staff, shows relatively low…
Two Weeks In
(Originally posted August 2015) Two weeks ago my family dropped me off at the Madison airport. The last time I went up that same escalator toward security was over ten years ago and I was traveling to Venezuela, an experience that inspired my life in so many ways and kick started my love of…
The Night Before
(Originally posted July 2015) Almost a year ago, I started to get serious about following my dream to move abroad. I often told myself that I would take a year off to travel, live and work in another country when I became tenured in the school district. Wanting that job security seemed like a…