Wow! I can't believe it has been almost a month since I posted anything. I am alive and well in Blanding! School has started and is going full swing. I tell you what, this is the real deal. They always say that the first year is the hardest--and I sincerely hope it is true. Despite teaching being a beast of a challenge--I find, on those days when I have well thought-out lesson plans, that it is also so very fun! There are great students--with incredible potential. I feel like we are getting to a place where we are more and more comfortable with one another.

Blanding, in and of itself, is perfect. It is a charming little town in the middle of no where. The people are friendly, outgoing, and open-armed. I love the calm and quiet of it all. My little apartment couldn't be more perfect--it is small, but with new floors and carpet, and has splashes of red all over :). I find that it is a sanctuary and a blessing. (Note: this isn't a picture of my house, but one just a few minutes down the road. Isn't it beautiful?)

Well, I am not feeling overly poetic or creative tonight, so I hope you will forgive me, since I need to finish my plans for tomorrow and can't spend more time here. I promise the next blog will have pictures of my apartment! Just know that I am alive and well.