Well Christmas Break has begun! Finally… this is how every teacher everywhere must feel. It is actually impossible to do anything with children before break (did anyone else know this??). I am soooo getting what I deserve for talking all the time (I’m sure) in school. That said, I can’t complain too much since there have been many joyous moments in all this chaos as well. I made “reindeer antlers” with my 6/7 year olds and taught them about Rudolph. This led to one boy, ironically his name is Angel, going around shooting all the reindeers because he was hunting them and of course all the other kids are joining in, falling on the floor, crawling in the last gasping moments of life. Quite dramatic and unruly. Also, I received a Santa Claus clothesline pin from one class (um… cute!), taught “We wish you a Merry Christmas” and made paper snowflakes, plus explained, or at least tried explaining, eggnog (its eggs, milk, cinnamon and some alcohol… delicious right?? They asked if I was going to make it by hand… right). Plus I had the occasional student asking if I’m going back to England for the holidays. For the last time, I am not from England. We have covered the main Anglo-countries but I still get entertaining responses about the US and Canada, and what the heck is Alaska?? Still they are just so adorable – my Chloés, Manons, and Enzos… Coralies, Théos, and Hugos. I am obsessed with (most) all of them. It’s a little hard to describe. But really, what’s better than students running up saying “eelloo Sarra, fait calin” (aka give me a hug).
I’ve also started volunteering at the Anglo library, channeling a little Gma and Aunt Nancy while in France. They love us naturally because we are native English speakers. There is Game Night (playing Scattegories AND free pizza for volunteers… fantastic) and a coffee hour, where we just meet and greet. It’s a great way to meet a range of people and “network” a little (ohhhhhh the job search starts again!).
My friends and I had a mini-cheap-extra-limited gift exchange, while enjoying Breakfast for Dinner (my Canadian friend Alex has REAL maple syrup to share). I’m lucky to have three such wonderful friends here (who are all as equally obsessed with Christmas). Then it’s packing for Morocco! Christmas Day I shall be on the train between Marrakech and Casablanca. Its not home, but at least I’ll be on the train ☺ Thinking of Dad, Mom and maybe even Ben. Then New Year’s in Fez, it will certainly be my most adventurous Christmas holiday so far.
Christmas markets. The best.
I just thought this picture was funny...
And of course, a Madmen themed holiday party. My friend and I decided our outfits didn't really fit the whole "Madmen" attire so instead we were Andy Warhol's factory girls... much more our style :)
Joyeux Noël, bonnes fêtes et bonne année!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
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