A day in the life of...

Nine days left until we go to Spain. Yes, I am excited but I think my excitement has changed a little in the past few years. Maybe because I would like to stay longer, but I know I can't. Or maybe because it is different with not as many siblings there, even though I definitely enjoy getting to spend quality time with those that are in Spain. Or maybe because I am older and married and I have a different relationship with my family then I did when I was younger. I do know that I don't know what I would do without my family. I was watching the show "Numbers" recently and something someone said on the show reminded me of how I feel about my family and being far apart from them. It was also something that showed me why I feel frustrated when I don't have contact with my family. Since I am already so far away from part of my family, if I don't have contact with them, it's as if a big part of me were missing. It is hard to explain the feeling, but that's basically it.
On a different subject...today it was finally warmer, but very windy outside. I guess I can't complain too much about the wind. Spring has taken it's time to arrive so I should be happy that it seems like it finally has.
I am teaching tonight. This is my third time and I am still a bit nervous. After this class, I will have taught three levels of English understanding. I have had fun so far and catch places where I know I can improve. At the same time, each class is different so I have to gauge what works for each class and what doesn't. What works for one class might not work for another, especially if they are at a different level with their English.
One of my close friends from college is moving away and it saddens me. I am really going to miss her. I realized that I am not very used to people moving away because I usually am the one that moves. Saying goodbye is hard but I trust this is a friendship I will always have.
Summer is coming up too. I am not sure if there is anything specific to look forward to this summer but I am hoping it's a good one.

If this was today, I can't wait until tomorrow

I am either feeling inspired or maybe I just had that good of a day. I definitely feel like I have had a good day so far. I got to spend time with Ryan at work--I hadn't done that in a while and it was so nice to be able to do that today. I got to see a friend that I normally only see on Wednesdays. I was able to enjoy the nice weather we are having today. The snow is melting, and even though the grass isn't green and flowers aren't blooming yet, there is a promise of Spring. Today is Friday--and Ryan likes Fridays so that means I like them too :) And the day isn't even over yet. But I like today. Today is a good day.

Lately...or maybe just today

There is less than a month left until Ryan and I go on vacation, although it is more of a vacation for him since I haven’t been working. I am looking forward to it for many different reasons, but I am especially looking forward to it because I know that it will be a time when Ryan can relax and I really want that for him.

I don’t want to complain, but the last couple of months have been a little difficult for me. It is amazing how having a job helped me focus, and since I haven’t for the last couple months, I have felt so “disoriented” and in a lot of ways, just out of it. There has been such a range of emotions for me lately but sometimes I will just feel an overwhelming peace and know that even in the times I've screwed up or been just plain dumb, I know God still loves me and is with me every step of the way. That’s a good thing.

It has been nice to be able to teach a couple times in the last month. It definitely feels good to go into a place and do something that you have been trained in and be confident that you’ve done it the best you can and it came out pretty good. Teaching English is kind of funny in a way for me, especially where I have been teaching. A lot of the students come from Spanish speaking countries, but in the classroom they speak only English and when I talk to them, both ends of the conversation are in English. I know the students realize that having a conversation in English will strengthen their language skills, but for me I really want to talk to them in Spanish.

So back to the beginning. I get to go back to Spain in less than a month and I am very excited. I wish the whole family could be there, but it will be nice to spend time with the family that is there.