Training, Training, and More Training

Four weeks.

Four looonnggg weeks.

That's how long I've been in training. Two weeks of training at One Mission Society, then two weeks of training at Nicaragua Christian Academy. It was all great information, but my brain has been reduced to a fried circuit board.

And now tomorrow is the first day of school. Let's go.

Let's do a quick recap of the last two weeks.

I got the okay to buy my plane ticket about 24 hours before I had to be at the airport. About four hours later, I found out I didn't have the proper paperwork to get Kira into Nicaragua. That was a really low point in this journey, but my parents are kind and taking care of her while I'm here until I can come back and get her.

The travel all went very smoothly, and I am still getting settled in my apartment. I am staying in the Allyson Condominiums, and I am in a one-bedroom apartment. It's a relatively quiet place to be, and the grounds are well-kept. My favorite part is the pool, which I have been able to utilize a few times. I'm only about a 10 minute walk from the school, but most days, I ride in  the teacher van. It's owned by the school, but all of the teachers in Allyson can use it.

By far, one of the greatest accomplishments has been getting reliable Wi-Fi. That makes me feel a little more like a human being and a little less like a caged animal. Next big step: buy a car. Please pray for wisdom and good options!

So at school, I've made some friends, worked on lesson plans, and decorated my room. It's a little different from Ben Davis, but I'm enjoying my time so far. I could keep typing, but frankly, my brain is mush. And a picture is worth... well, you know.

Friends

Last Wednesday was Megan's birthday. We went to dinner at Zacatelimon (translation: Lemongrass). Pictured from left to right: me (duh!), Mackenzie, Kelly, Megan, and Eric.

After dinner, we went back to Megan and Eric's apartment and sang "Happy Birthday."

This is one of the educational assistants from the school, Carmen. She is wonderful!

After Friday night's open house, I went to Carl Jr's with my dear friends. Apparently, I am now tia (aunt) to Goldita and Genid, and they are my sobrinas (nieces). Pictured from left to right: me, Goldita, Golda, Genid

Full bellies and hearts!

Classroom

My first completed bulletin board!! <3 i="">

Look! It says my name!

Presenting at open house to students and parents!  

Local Wildlife

International Christian Fellowship is a very welcoming church. They welcome anybody! Oh, and apparently, this is a "small" tarantula.

Unfortunately, I didn't get pictures last Saturday of the half-dead cockroach that gave me heart failure, my friend Gregor the Gecko, or the frog that jumped on my foot. I'll do better next time.

Well, I have more lesson planning to do, but I wanted to give all my anxious subscribers an update on the goings on. 

Love to you all!