My first day at school

Today was my first day back at the Spanish English Academy (SEA).  I was so happy to be back!  Even if I didn't get much sleep before my first day of class...

It felt so nice to be back at the SEA! I so like Barbara, the owner of the school.  She is very warm, fun, appreciative, and into her students.  And I really like helping her teach.  I'm lucky to be here.  It's a great way to give back to the community, and to meet interesting locals.

It was especially nice to be back at the school, and to help because Barbara broke 2 ribs on December 30.  She's OK.  But still recovering.  She can do most things, but I help by writing on the white board and talking sometimes instead of her, to give her body a break.  And we have lots of fun together!

I didn't get much sleep last night, before my first day of class, for two main reasons.  Last night, I enjoyed my first "happy hour" a Jeannie's, followed by a late-ish meal at the pre-Carnaval fair.  I only found out that my first class would be at 8 am today, when I arrived home last night at about 11 pm, kindof all wired up from a fun evening out.  So I fell asleep late and slept lightly for fear of missing my alarm clock.  I had my second class at 6 pm today.  I think I'll sleep well tonight!

Photos:
Top - Joan and I at the pre-Carnaval fair with a young boy who was working at the food tent - likely helping his parents
#2 - The street that I live on. 
#3 and 4 - friends I saw on my way home from school this morning