Since we last spoke I've been in Texas, Kansas City, Baltimore, Washington DC and back to Hannover. It was a strangely relaxing trip the US that was not actually a trip home. It made me appreciate the value of just sitting around with people who are family and people whose connection is harder to pin down but are just as much a part of our lives. Several of them are very tiny people.
I also received an imaginary cardboard check, visited the state department rubbed a few elbows on behalf of Play Global.
So, back in town and over the jet lag, today was my last day teaching grade 6-8 Spanish. I've learned a lot over the last couple of months, but I do not call myself a teacher by any means. Much like living in Germany doesn't prepare you to go anywhere less organized or safe, teaching at the international school does not prepare you to work anywhere where the kids are difficult or unpleasant or rebellious. But I will miss the little goofballs.
And, judging by the homemade cake and the sweaty pre-teen hugs I got today, they will miss me too.
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