Badajoz

Today I have been catching up on all the letters long overdue. I bought myself some new stamps and buckled down. This morning Louis and I were assigned cities in Spain. Problem is, they are different ones! At first we were really nervous, but turns out they are only 1 hour away from each other, and the trains will make it an easy commute. I'm writing this with wet nails, and not only are they getting smudged up, but my computer is in danger of eternally wearing grey nail polish. What am I thinking? Why can't I just write this later!? Its because I will be teaching in Badajoz, Spain, and I am just too excited to sit and watch the paint dry, or peel, or for it to do anything! I've been scouring the internet for info on Badajoz, and the region in general, but haven't found too much. Maybe its better that way. I think we will be leaving early September, and I'll find out then. Yippee, yippee!

Bliss

So much has happened! People have come! People have gone! My brain has been tired! My brain is reinvigorated! Wait, wait. I gotta slow down. Specifics. Specifics?

Specific #1-My family came down from Wisconsin to hug and love and bicker about politics with. We fought, kissed, hugged, and laughed. It all worked, and...I think they may be new readers here!

Specific #2-My two good friends Peter and Brigita are getting married! We ate lunch (above) and they told me! Its set for fall. In the mountains. I'm really behind this union.

Specific #3-School is over, and it damn near killed me.

Specific #4-Louis and I got emails letting us know that we were accepted to teach in Spain next year! We applied back in March, but thought it a bit slim. We were wrong! Both Louis and I were assigned the region of Extremadura. We will be teaching classes on North American culture in the public school system. I couldn't sleep last night. I can't even think right now. All I know is that I am going to have a hard time waiting for September.

Until September, I am going to spend a lot of time with friends. I think this is the summer for outdoor friendship dinners at least twice a week. Before Spain, I am going to soak up all the North American culture I can get my hands on.

Speaking of America, spring is here, and is popping out of ever nook and cranny: