Races, races, and more races!

This picture is from an older race but here is the crew. The usual members here (with a few extras are Carolyn (2nd from left), Matt, Eileen in the purple tank top, me, and Colleen who is a bit cut off. The other two are also teachers at the school but were just out for the race.


So this past weekend was somewhat relaxing. Friday I played soccer and then just hung around the complejo with friends. Saturday slept in a little bit and then went on some errands to the bank (which is always a HUGE process) and went to pick up our shirts and numbers for the race on Sunday.

Sunday morning, we got up early to run a 9km in the new ecopark. It was a nice course but trail running is definitely different than just normal running on the street and my body felt it today!


Our most recent race...Colleen, Carolyn, Jess, myself, and Letty (the lady at the school that helps settle in all of the new teachers-she's the best)


Jose and I also celebrated our 1 year anniversary because today we had work and he has bball practice. He slept in while I ran :) and then we went to a nice restaurant for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised when the place was having a 35% discount if you use your debit card from the bank that we both have, it was very lucky and we were excited. We relaxed in the afternoon and then in the evening went to a place called Los Planes which is near Puerto del Diablo. I had never been but it was very nice and had beautiful views of the city. We had dinner there (pupusas) and just enjoyed the time. I can't believe it's been a year already, man how time flies!

Well that's all the updates for this week. School is still going very well. I have to take a step back sometimes and realize how much I love my class. We all just get along so well and they are SUCH a difference from the class I had last year. Oh man, don't know how I survived that one. Only this week and next until a week long trip to Panama. We are starting to reserve hotels and things for that trip so things are all coming together, very excited about it, although sad that Jose will not be going!

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the lovely weather that I hear you have been having. Thinking of you always, love you!

It's been a busy few weeks but things are going very well! We had our field trip in early March to the sugar mill. The kids have a great time and it was the same place as last year so I knew what to expect. This year the sugar mound was MUCH bigger, MUCH bigger. It was huge.



We also had reading week this past week and it was lots of fun. We had parents come in to read throughout the week, the book fair, mystery readers over the intercom each day and it was just lots of fun! On Friday, the 5th grade teachers performed the play The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs. I was one of the pigs. It was funny and the kids really enjoyed it.



Outside of school, things are going well. I have been able to relax on the weekends and catch up on some things which was nice. We have our spring break in a few weeks and some friends and I are going to Panama, I'm very excited. Also, Jose and I are celebrating our 1 year this weekend. Time has gone so fast, I can't believe it. Things are going so well though, I'm very happy.

I also found out this week that my sister will be coming to visit in June also. Originally it was just going to be my mom (which I was always super excited about) but now Woogs is going to come too! I can't wait! It will be the colliding of 2 worlds like it was when Jose was in the states but it will be amazing!

Overall, things are going well and I'm looking forward to the trip to Panama coming up in a few weeks! Hope everyone at home is doing well. Love and miss you all!