Tuesday Mme Bodet gave me a ride to school with the boys at 8:30. I arrived and got the classroom unlocked with time to spare. I wanted the day to be positive, but tried to brace myself in case it was not. The first group was fine and was really interested in tornados. We watched …
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March 1, 2021
Monday Welcome to March! We’re closing in on the anniversary of the end of the normal world. What a time! I caught the bus at 7:30 and got to spend nearly two and a half hours sitting in the staffroom before my classes started. Viri, the Tuesday teacher, still had not responded to my message …
February 28, 2021
Sunday It was an absolutely beautiful day outside! The sun was shining, the birds were singing- the whole nine yards honestly. I got out there and did my little walk through the countryside. I decided to be adventurous and take the path around the outskirts of the village. I love getting to do this because …
February 27, 2021
Saturday I was thankful to have a relaxing Saturday ahead of me. The week was incredibly stressful and I felt like I need some productivity/time to myself to feel better. I’ve been trying to eat healthier, but that went completely out the window throughout the week from hell. I compromised with myself and decided to …
February 26, 2021
Friday My landlady invited me to come grocery shopping with her and offered to take me to pick up my package that arrived at the Villette. We left about 9:30. Our first stop was the bank, where she demanded they give me a debit card because mind had not arrived. They said there was nothing …
February 25, 2021
Thursday ⚠️Content warning: I describe transphobic comments made by students ⚠️ Catherine met me at Place Platanes at 8 and we drove to school. We got to chat about my trip to Grenoble and talked about how long I would be staying in France. Everything feels so up in the air! My visa is valid …
February 24, 2021
Wednesday A day devoted to recovery and self-care. I felt like absolute crap after my students’ behavior the day before. I dreaded not only going back into the classroom, but having to confront the teachers about my schedule and the behavior of their classes. I started the day with some French toast and coffee. I …
February 23, 2021
Tuesday My first day back at school! Getting back to reality was hard. I got up early for the 7:20 bus. It was really nice because there was already a bit of sunlight as I walked to the bus stop. Before class, I got to relax in the staff room and catch up on the …
February 22, 2021
Monday I had my visa health appointment bright and early. I lined up outside with the other folks with an 8:30 appointment time. The health appointment screens for mental health, TB, hep A/B, and general health. There is optional AIDS/HIV testing available most days, as well. You see a nurse and then the doctor. I …
February 21, 2021
Sunday Our last full day in Grenoble passed quickly. Of course, we had to say goodbye to our Airbnb slippers first thing in the morning. Luckily, we were able to leave our bags in the foyer while we were out and about during the day. Everyone craved another bagel, but agreed that we didn’t want …
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