Giving a DIY Neti Pot a Try SOL#19
As a lower elementary teacher I find myself getting a cold every couple of months or so. I am accustomed to sore throats, headaches, low energy kinda feelings. What I hate […]
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What Sells in Venezuela SOL#16
This faculty auction was very fun, but totally unexpected! I will have you know that the hottest items were a German Chocolate Cake, Milk, Peanut butter, laundry soap, and feminine […]
Why I Stay in Venezuela SOL#8
Family and friends back home frequently ask me why I stay in Venezuela. Usually my first answer is simply that I like it here. The follow up question is generally […]
It’s the Little Things SOL#7
On Friday my work made a couple of announcements about security: 1) Never leave your classroom door unlocked when a teacher is not present- AT ANY TIME; 2) All school events […]
Taking a Gamble with Potosi, Bolivia
I was originally very excited about going to Potosi for a couple of reasons: a) while I was in undergrad I read about women miners who were very inspiring; 2) […]
Having Patience and Not Being Impulsive SOL #4
Someone recently called me an “impulsive speaker”. This is probably a very accurate description of myself. I think this impulsivity began in high school when I decided to be more […]
Read Across CIC SOL#3
Instead of Read Across America Day the international school that I work at (in Venezuela) calls it Read Across CIC. Last week my third grade class met the eighth graders who […]
Brunch in Valencia, Venezuela SOL #2
I don’t live an exciting life while I’m actually in Valencia. Don’t get me wrong, I think international teaching is the best job ever and that it is endlessly fascinating, […]
Wishful Wednesday: The International School of Brussels, Belgium
Brussels sounds like a great place to live! With a wonderful quality of life (thanks to the highest taxes in the world at an average of 42.8%), great food, amazing […]
Is La Paz Worth It?
Ok, I’m gonna cut to the chase and just say that La Paz does merit a day or two because I don’t like to completely write anyplace off. However, I […]
Teaching Wanderlust 