So as the title says, I officially have 25 more days of work left! I complete my first year of 'teaching' on June 2nd. I cannot wait! I have been doing a lot of thinking on the issue, and wow this has been the hardest job I have ever had. I am not going back to teaching next year, as I will be doing full-time distance ed university. I have loved the journey and all the learning of teaching these little kids, but I am tired, and done.
I honestly would rather do full-time uni than go back to teaching, I just can't keep up. I have had a really interesting career path so far, with many challenging jobs, but still teaching pre-kindergarten has been the most challenging. Keep in mind that I am writing this at the end of my week, tired from a long week of teaching, and definitely lacking in sleep LOL... Anyways I will post more about the job in the next coming weeks as I approach my finish, even with a few pictures of my cute kids!
On a random side... nothing about work...
So the other day I needed some cash-ola. And well I had none on me and neither did Brad, so off to the bank machine I went. I pulled out 10KD, which is about $35CAN. This is how far money goes here...
I needed to break the 10KD to catch the bus since Brad had taken the car, so I went to the grocery store to pick up a few items. That night I was going to a pot-luck and was bringing a fruit tray, so I purchase some apples, pears etc. I needed water as I was shopping so I bought a bottle of water, and some gum. Then that evening I skipped out on taking the bus, and decided to split the cost of a taxi with someone also heading to the potluck, I paid for half of the approx. 20min ride. The next day after work I needed to fill up the tank of gas in the car.... gas stations here do not accept card, but cash only. Well no problem, I was able to fill up the entire tank of gas, and it was empty before. Well after I bought groceries, paid for a taxi, and filled my car completely... I had exactly 5KD 350Fills left over.... Yes all of my purchases came to $16.28CAN.... It is still hard to believe that things especially gas, are that cheap here.
Anyhow hope all is well back in Canada. I heard that Calgary is going through a blizzard right now. Hmm not fun. today was around 39degrees here.
Cheers,
Serena
I honestly would rather do full-time uni than go back to teaching, I just can't keep up. I have had a really interesting career path so far, with many challenging jobs, but still teaching pre-kindergarten has been the most challenging. Keep in mind that I am writing this at the end of my week, tired from a long week of teaching, and definitely lacking in sleep LOL... Anyways I will post more about the job in the next coming weeks as I approach my finish, even with a few pictures of my cute kids!
On a random side... nothing about work...
So the other day I needed some cash-ola. And well I had none on me and neither did Brad, so off to the bank machine I went. I pulled out 10KD, which is about $35CAN. This is how far money goes here...
I needed to break the 10KD to catch the bus since Brad had taken the car, so I went to the grocery store to pick up a few items. That night I was going to a pot-luck and was bringing a fruit tray, so I purchase some apples, pears etc. I needed water as I was shopping so I bought a bottle of water, and some gum. Then that evening I skipped out on taking the bus, and decided to split the cost of a taxi with someone also heading to the potluck, I paid for half of the approx. 20min ride. The next day after work I needed to fill up the tank of gas in the car.... gas stations here do not accept card, but cash only. Well no problem, I was able to fill up the entire tank of gas, and it was empty before. Well after I bought groceries, paid for a taxi, and filled my car completely... I had exactly 5KD 350Fills left over.... Yes all of my purchases came to $16.28CAN.... It is still hard to believe that things especially gas, are that cheap here.
Anyhow hope all is well back in Canada. I heard that Calgary is going through a blizzard right now. Hmm not fun. today was around 39degrees here.
Cheers,
Serena
haha my bad on the title... I have 25 more days. Phew I almost scared myself there.
ReplyDeleteThat definitely IS cheap!!! Very impressive. You guys will be millionaires when you return. ;)
ReplyDeletehaha we wish :)
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