A Warm-Up from Winter (Ex. #3)

January (in Mexico): 

The return.

Harder than anticipated. 

...

After being SO comfortable at home, and leaving, AGAIN, I really felt like a crazy person.

It’s the struggle of ease versus sacrifice and natural human tendencies and fears and trusting if/that GOD really does know what HE is doing.

It hurts so much to have your heart stretched between different places. And to attempt living in them both is nearly impossible (and certainly not healthy). But I am glad I came back. (See "Yesterday.") And now that I am settling in again—“finding my footing”-- I am REALLY glad I came back. 

Thank you for being "here". --Lainie

photo credit: gera

acesoria ("homework-help") teachers
photo borrowed from clau

A Warm-Up from Winter (Ex. #2)

December & January (USA): 

Home (for nearly 30 days!)
Renewed my visa. 

Being with mom and dad and sister.
(Being with some of YOU!) 

Surprise adventures and parties and weddings : ).

(Hip-hip-hurray for the Klassens and Cavanaughs!)

The Ducks winning. (And losing...)

Busy and good. : )

... and received : )

photo borrowed from jonah

A Warm-Up from Winter (Ex. #1)

Well, what can I say about these last months?

It's been cold. (Ha! Even on a Mexican-sunshine standard.)

Time for a few "Warm-Ups" : ).

December (in Mexico): 

Finishing curriculum. 

Taking tests. 

(Grading tests.) 

Christmas parties. 

Parties. Parties. Parties. A “party every day” (to quote the Black Eyed Peas : ))!

decorating with host family : )

"posada" style christmas party

sent...

Hoy. (Today.)

El primero "bien bien" dia.
The very first, very good day.

*no pictures to show. they were taken on a film camera.

Yesterday.

Yesterday was my first day back in class with my students.

I was reminded why I came back.

A Comment about Commenting.

Hey there, Readers!
I have received a little bit of feedback from ya'll. (Which I really enjoy, by the way.)
The comments were like this: "We can't leave comments on your blog!"
That's a dilemma, isn't it?

I've since updated my settings, which should ease this process and allow ALL of you to comment on any given post.

How's that sound?

Here's how to do it:

1. Scroll to the very bottom of the post.

2. There should be a box in which to write your note.

3. Select who you shall "Comment as". 

• The preferred option is "Name/URL". (Simply type your name in the given space. Leave "URL" blank.) 
• OR, you can comment as "Anonymous". (With this option, please make sure to put your name in the comment itself, otherwise I won't know who you are!)

4. Publish.

Finished! This should be much simpler and add ease in your ability to comment.

(Feel free to even practice on this post!)

I look forward to hearing back from YOU!

Mis Alumnos. (My Students.)

Here are the group photos from our "finals fiestas!" Finishing the first term is certainly reason to celebrate : ). (Not all students were present.)

English: 10am

English: 5pm

English: 6pm + 7pm

Homework Help: Combination

English: Conversation