An update...

    This semester has gotten off to a great start. The new girls are here and we are all moved in to a new apartment on campus.  I have had lots of fun showing them around school, introducing them to everyone, and going into town.  We had our first night in Barcelona last week, which resulted in getting a rose from a waiter, witnessing a bar fight, and having to run to catch the bus home.  I think it was the perfect way to introduce them to Barcelona :-)
    I had another great experience in Barcelona earlier last week. Christina Johnson was diverted here when her plans to go to Cairo were changed.  I met her and her friend for a nice stroll around Barri Gotic and tapas. I was so fun to see her in Barcelona! And Brittany is coming through France in a month.  Seeing both Johnson girls in one month, I hope I can be that lucky!

   Since my return from holiday, the teachers and staff have been wonderful .  I have gone to dinner and drinks with a few teachers over the past few weeks.  I have hung out with their friends, gone to their favorite places.  Those are always my favorite evenings ("When in Spain...").  I love being a part of a school community, a place where I know people are there to support me and make sure I'm okay.

    Speaking of, over the past few weeks I have started tutoring two little girls from our school. Every Tuesday and Thursday I go to their respective houses and even get a home cooked meal afterwards!  Tomorrow I will start tutoring another girl from Third grade. It's been a great way to keep up my planning and get to know a few families from the school.  They have been very sweet and welcoming. On Thursday I practiced my Spanish with them, and on Tuesday I will start a language exchange with a teacher from our school.  My Spanish is about as good as Schwarzenegger's English, so I gotta get crackin'!

It is now the time of year to think about jobs for the fall. I am in the process of sending a few emails to American schools in Barcelona, as well as submitting my resume to some placement companies for International Schools.  At this point I'm going to send my resume and see what comes back, I'll keep everyone updated!

Besos!

Meg