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Making titles for these blogs is becoming more and more difficult I'm discovering.  Anyway, so I woke up this morning from the following dream: I was with friends at a hang out or something of the sort and we were all drawing cards out of a hat.  We had to tell everyone about whatever was on the card about us if that makes any sense.  Well I drew the card where I had to tell everyone about all the funerals I had gone to and then go visit each grave stone.  I was bawling in my dream.  It was so morbid and sad no matter who you are.  So that was my dream last night but regardless, I woke up in a good mood. Ready for a little relaxation today.  Well my morning definitely did not pan out that way sadly.  I received a few not so pleasant phone calls and once again, the housing situation became a problem.  I became very flustered by the end of it all so I decided to leave my phone at the convent for the afternoon and help the sisters at school.  Instead of helping though, we ended up looking at other places for the three of us to live just in case the one from yesterday doesn't go through.  We also realized, mostly with the help of the sisters, that the apartment from yesterday is very far away and the commute to school will be at least double the time we had seen on Mapquest so it will really be a 40 minute commute instead of 20 so I am starting to not like the place as much.  Sr. Kathy, one of the 3rd grade teachers I will be working with, and myself went to look at the townhouse of the teacher and I think I like it better than the one from yesterday.  It seemed safer in general and very home-y which was nice.  It is not quite as big but the rent would be cheaper; it has a washer/dryer in it and includes water.  The only kink in this is one of my roommates.  We had to put a deposit on the other place (frown and be frustrated with me but that's how things work down here I guess) and she doesn't want to lose that money but we are able to get it back.  We would be able to move into this new place faster whereas the one from yesterday would take up to 2 weeks. So to sum that whole thing up: the 3 of us, along with Sr. Kathy, are going to look at the townhouse tomorrow and then go to the realtor to discuss the money situation.  At this point I really have no idea what to think.  I'm kind of at the point where I am just laughing at it all because it just keeps going on and on.  


After we got back this afternoon from looking at those places, the sisters decided I should relax and take my mind off things so I hopped on the computer, of course.  I ended up on Skype with Madelyn, Jocelyn, and Gabby (the last two are my cousins that Mad babysits).  We couldn't get the speakers working so we watched each other and talked on the phone. Same thing right? Regardless, it was nice to be able to see their faces.  I miss faces so much.  Not that I don't love phone calls because I do and I have been receiving so many but faces are so nice to see.  I admit how much I take for granted seeing and talking with someone in person.  A friend from Emporia and Carroll would come up and hug me so big every time she saw me at ESU because she said she wouldn't be able to do it once I was gone from ESU and eventually in FL. I will admit when she started this in August, I was a little confused but Laura, I now appreciate those hugs so much more.  They and you mean so much to me.  You knew how much I would miss those! :) Anyway, I loved seeing Mad, Gabs, and Jocy on the webcam. Such a soothing and comforting feeling to see them.  


The rest of the evening Amanda, Sr. Stephanie, Sr. Kathy, and I tried to smooth over the housing situation and then we went to look at the furniture that will be going in to our future place.  I will just tell you right now, we will be accepting donations for mattresses. The sisters said we could have their old couch which is very kind of them.  The beds, dressers, and anything else in there is not looking too great.  Guess that's just part of the sacrifice though.  I got to see some of the classrooms as well.  They were what I expected so I can't say I was surprised.  Minimal technology, chalk boards, and a white board.  Very simple and low income.  I saw pictures of the students though and they are so stinking cute!!  One of them might be my travel buddy for when I come home at Christmas. 


Well that was pretty much my day in a nutshell.  I guess I talked on the phone to a few friends. Good conversations that were very relaxing.  Oh and a special shout-out to all my teacher-friends who are enduring inservices and the stress of setting up their classrooms: you will do amazing things this year and make a huge difference in your students' lives.  Don't let anyone tell you any differently.  The stress will all be worth it. I can't wait to hear all about your classes, the good, and bad days.  Oh and take pictures of your classrooms! 


Anyway, good night once again.  Maybe I will be able to hit the beach by the end of the week.  Love you all!