Hello world.
Phew, so much has been happening.
I’ve been working super hard lately. Our school is going through many changes. Good changes. It can be a bit overwhelming though. I never seem to get caught up.. I moved into a new classroom this year and I really love it. It has a really nice air conditionaing unit (so key!) & it’s fully carpeted which is great for the kids! I’ve been really, really trying to stay super organized and on top of things – but it feels like the harder you work, the more there is! Ah well.. I still love my job, love my kids, love my coworkers, love my school so – I can’t complain too much! I feel lucky that I can wake up every day & know that I’m going to a job that I care about, believe in & am happy to do! I just wish school started at… oh… 10? 
I’ve been little-miss-volunteer at school as well. I’m always raising my hand for something! I’m head of the social committee, a coach, organizer for an internet safety night for parents, head of international week… to name a few!
I’ve been regularly attending rugby practice! It’s turned into a pretty big committment but I enjoy the team-aspect. I really like ‘belonging’ to something. We have our first tournament this weekend, on Saturday. We’re going to play (we hope) 4 games (it’s a little organized over here in these parts..). This will only be our second time playing together! Last season (because we were just starting) we only played one tournament and let me tell you… that was the worst torture I have EVER put my body though… oh. my. gosh. After I played I was feeling great.. had a few beers with my team.. was hanging out at the rugby club.. and then BAM. My whole body was on FIRE and I couldn’t move for DAYS after that! I just laid in the tub and took pain killers! It’s no joke! There is nothing to compare to getting thrown on the ground like, 100 times in one afternoon! I’m hoping that as I get stronger & my body get’s use to it that it won’t be so bad!
It’s really beautiful at our rugby field… the sun sets just behind these big/rocky hills & it’s out of town & by the dam so it is just… peaceful. I always feel better after going to practice.
I’ve been doing a lot of reading lately. I finished “The Book of Negros” by Lawrence Hill & “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Both really great books! I had book club last night and I picked up a whole stack more. I grabbed a few southern african books – there really is SO much to learn about this part of the world.
[MOANING TIME] I’ve been super homesick lately. I don’t know if it’s just a case of ‘the grass is greener’ or what? I have such a great life here though.. perfect job, great friends, supportive rugby team, ADVENTURE, SUNSHINE… but I’m just… tired. Tired of missing Alandon’s birthdays. Tired of missing my sister’s graduations. Tired of not being there for my Mom or for Alexa. Tired of skype not working. Tired of not going to coffee shops with Liz. Tired of not having beers with my friends. Tired of no mexican food. Tired of being so. far.
Molibi and I have been talking a lot. I’m really waiting for his go-ahead. I totally understand why we are waiting.. he’s been working SUPER hard on his new company, BlueRedSand, & it’s AWESOME and I’m super proud of him!
Time will tell.
The weather is getting colder here.. it’s been really beautiful though. That’s one of the great things about Botswana. No matter how cold it gets, the sun is still shining and filling the air.
Well. I’ve got my computer propped up on a few hours of school work as I sit here blogging.. I should probably get back to it.
Until then…
