Happy Wednesday, Y'all!
Can you believe it's already the end of September? Time just keeps on flying by this year. Does anyone else feel that way?
Anywho - On with today's post...
Every month we answer the same list of questions based on how things are currently going in our lives.
So let's get started...
What am I eating?
Apparently, papayas need to be added to my fruit rotation. I tried one once a while back and didn't like it. But I tried them again last weekend and loved them! Then, I made a little papaya sorbet (well, it had more of like a granita/slushie consistency) for a special treat for one of my students' birthday earlier this week. And that was super tasty and refreshing, too, in this ridiculously hot weather we've been having here lately.
What am I reminiscing about?
Memories made at this school over the years... It's hard to believe that this is my 13th year at my school. I came in 2009 and have been here ever since (minus the 1.5 years halfway through when I was in the US). I took this picture on my walk across campus one morning last week and it made me smile. So much has changed, but so much is still the same. And the best part is... I get to teach / work with some incredible kids. And I love that!
What am I loving?
I've been loving watching my people play soccer each week. I made it my mission this year to watch every game I could. The last few years, I didn't feel like I had the time to do so, due to an already overflowing schedule. But thankfully, this year, my schedule is different. And I'm loving having the chance to cheer on my people at all the things.!
What have I been up to?
Teaching - A friend and I were discussing how blessed we are to be at a Christian school. It's so nice to be able to freely speak about God, to pray with our students, to teach the Bible, and to incorporate biblical worldview into all of our lessons. You don't realize what a gift that is until you've taught in places where that's not allowed. Such a blessing, indeed!
What am I dreading?
I've been dreading the intense thunderstorms we've been having. Y'all, I don't ever remember having such bad storms here in Dakar. In fact, the other day, there was one that was so bad, a few of us said it reminded us of what it looks like back home when there's a tornado or hurricane about to hit. I can handle the rain. But I've been through too many tornadoes/hurricanes in my life to be 100% calm when a storm like that hits. So freaky!
What am I working on?
Spending more time in God's Word...
What am I excited about?
It's a tradition at our school that seniors order hoodies each year. We ordered our seniors' hoodies last week. They're all excited and I'm excited, too, on their behalf. I can't wait 'til they get here next month :)
What am I watching?
I've been slowly working my way through The Office.
What am I reading?
I borrowed this book from a friend and started reading it the other day. I hope to finish it by the end of the week. It's not one I wanted to speed read my way through. So I've been taking my time with it. It's a good read though.
What am I listening to?
Nothing new... Anyone have any suggestions?
What am I wearing?
This bracelet... Our senior girls bought themselves these bracelets to commemorate their senior year. And they asked my fellow co-sponsor and me if we wanted to buy one too. And of course we did :)
What am I doing this weekend?
On Saturday, I'll be watching my school's girls soccer team play. Then I'll have church on Sunday. And in between, I'll do a little meal prep, reading and relaxing, and who knows what else I'll get into :)
What am I looking forward to next month?
We have Fall Break, which gives teachers a 4 day weekend (and students a 6 day weekend). So that'll be really nice. It's always nice to not have to deal with an alarm clock for a few days! Then, past that... There is a fun Harvest Fest event at our school and the class I'm a co-sponsor for is responsible for the games at the event. So I'm looking forward to seeing our kids' hard work paid off that night. It's always such a fun event for our school community anyway. And I know this year it'll be extra special for these kiddos :)
Favorite recent Amazon find?
I ordered these space saver bags for the guy who's bringing out our seniors' hoodies for us. Hopefully they'll help the packing of those hoodies be a bit easier.
Then, I also ordered this devotional, on Psalm 27, for him to bring out too. A fellow AGWM missionary to West Africa wrote it and I've had it on my "to buy when I can" list and I finally ordered it, when the offer to bring things was given. I'm looking forward to reading it.
What's new this month?
Nothing much :)
And that's what I'm up to this month.
What about you?
What are YOU up to this month?
