seattle here I come!!!

[laurainlimbo]

I had my final work commitment today (until September that is) - three team-teaching demonstrations with another Japanese teacher in front of a group of other elementary school teachers. I was nervous and didn't want to do it - I knew it would be hot, and my mind has only been on my trip tomorrow (as well as other issues here at home...) But in the end, I didn't need to worry at all - it turned out to be surprisingly fun and very rewarding! And we actually were able to do the first two hours in an air-conditioned room. Although with more than 20 people in there, it was still hot! Yet the teachers participated whole-heartedly and had a great time singing songs and playing games, just like the kids do! I can't believe how nice the teachers were, and how grateful they were for my lessons! They genuinely thanked me over and over, and the principal especially was super nice. He even seemed to be having a great time during the lessons! I wish that the junior high school teachers were even half as nice and grateful as these elementary teachers are. Thank goodness I'll be teaching twice a week at elementary schools in the fall - I really don't like that junior high school!

Anyway - just wanted to do a quick, fly-by post to say that I'm off to the U.S. of A. tomorrow!! So I'll be offline for at least a couple days, and probably won't be posting on LJ too much... though i do plan to post at least once from my sister's and a few times while I'm at my mom's. I'm super behind on LJ and will only get more behind with this trip - but I'll be back! in three weeks...

I was gonna post a few pictures that I have on my computer, but photobucket was nicely doing maintenance when I went there just now, so they'll have to wait! Oh well - it was just sunsets, bugs and my cat!

so anyway - bye for now! happy August everyone!

Comments

[serialbathera.livejournal.com]

I am so glad your teaching demonstrations went a lot better than you thought :)
Have a safe flight :) ::hugs::

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks hon!!!

*hugs*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks for your comments! it is really a difficult time again - now my husband wants to possibly come back to the u.s. again, so there's a lot to think about!

yes I do think that my path through life has not ben the simple one - it's been very full of challenges, new experiences and constant decisions. it's been fun at times, and at others just difficult. thanks for helping me see that I do have choices though - and that my life hasn't been wasted. I am trying to think of my own needs, but I also want my husband to be happy. I"m not sure how to do that, hopefully he can help to think what will make him happy! I can't think for both of us much longer.

thanks! I am having a great time so far, just being in my own country, where it's not hot, and around family!

*Hugs*

[dawnie1970.livejournal.com]

*hugs* So glad it went well hon!

Fly safe, I'll be thinking about you!!!! *hugs*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks Dawnie! I'm here at my mom's now - having a good time!

miss you!
*Hugs*

[flyingichthyo.livejournal.com]

Yay for a good last day! Awesome.

Please let us know you've arrived here safely?

::hugs::

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

hi - I didn't have a chance to make a post yet. I'm at my mom's house and just relaxing with family!

*Hugs










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[kookymorgan.livejournal.com]

yaya and have a safe trip... *kicksphotobucket*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks!!

[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

Have a safe trip and enjoy yourself!!

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thank you! I will:)

[siriala.livejournal.com]

It's great that you had such a good time for your last day ! Have a nice trip, and a wonderful time with your family at home. I hope you'll enjoy your vacation as much as I do mine :D

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

thanks- I'm definitely enjoying it so far!!
*hugs*

[wolfpurplemoon]

Hope your travels are going well! Looking forward to hearing from you soon *hugs*

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

Hi! I haven't had a chance to post anything yet, but so far the travels are nice and relaxing. I'm not doing much of all, which is what I need.

talk soon!
*Hugs*

[wolfpurplemoon]

Relaxing is good! I'll look forward to hearing more about it soon! *hugs*

[ageless-aislynn.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad that went much better than you were expecting! Have a safe trip and have fun with your family! Take care of yourself! *many hugs* ♥♥♥!!!

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

yes it was fun, which wasn't what I expected! I am here at my mom's now and having a great time!

*many hugs back*

[bayareajenn.livejournal.com]

Just checking in. Been a tad busy and a little bit sick over here. Fly safe, and have a fun time at home. :-)

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry that you've been sick! flight was fine, and I'm having a good time so far:)

*Hugs*

[heartswhisper.livejournal.com]

Have a blast! Will you be visiting the relatives in P.T.? I don't live there anymore, but I still think finding you on LJ was a crazy coincidence when I lived in your cousin's house!

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

oh hi! too bad you're not living with my cousin anymore - it would have been fun to meet. that was a crazy coincidence! Where are you living now?

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

Hi there! I did just see my PT relatives last night - all of them! I asked Lynn about you and she confirmed that you were gone. sad we couldn't meet! where are you living now?

[heartswhisper.livejournal.com]

I'm living in Yelm now, so not too far away. But I was up in the Shelton area for a family reunion this weekend anyway, so even if I were living in PT still, I wouldn't have been in town at all :(

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

hmm I'm not sure where Yelm is. but I've heard of Shelton. I was just in PT on Friday meeting Lynn and saw John and SAm too. I love that city! hope you're doing well. are you working for another paper?

[heartswhisper.livejournal.com]

Yelm is between Tacoma and Olympia, located a bit closer to the Olympia end.

I'm working for a paper here, yes. :)

Port Townsend is fabulous. I definitely do miss it.

[laurainlimbo.livejournal.com]

I know where that is - must be nice there. but of course PT is gorgeous - I wish I could live there.