Reality

So I realised that I have not blogged for nearly three months and although for some of you that is a blessing, I know that for some of you this entry will help brighten your day. The truth is, as with the majority of my blog entries, life goes on as normal and there is not much news to tell however I am going to try and think back and have decided to shake things up and write my entry as 'a likes list'. This will give you an idea of the things that are going on but also the things that are making me happy.
1) My kids in my class. I only have 5 so we are like a little family. My day consists of constant repition, which for all you teachers and parents is not surprising news however when you are having to repeat things like 'put on the table', 'paper' as well as teaching a year 1 curriculum...it is not easy but as always...entertaining.
2) Days off - now don't get me wrong, i love my job but I love days off and this half of the year is particularly nice for that. I haven't done any travelling (see point 3) but is fun anyway. Yday and today were days off for the census...I love Argentina!
3) Kate and Hel are coming in 8 weeks!!! I have not travelled much as am saving my pennies but I cannot wait - this time is going so many things that I love...Hel, Kate, talking, sun, hugs, wine, food and travel. We are going to Uruguay for a few days and going to El Calafate to see the glaciers. Again, I cannot wait.
4) Spring - is seriously the best season here, weather is nice, flowers everywhere...just happy times and we are at the beginning of it now. This makes me happy.
5) My boyfriend - yes, i did just write that. He definatley makes the 'things that make me happy list'.
6) Friends - now this goes without saying really as for all of you that know me, you know that my friends mean the world to me. However, I have started to make new friends here, Harryet (a friend from England) is here which just helps bring a bit of home here, the girls at the house and I am also thankful for you guys that help me feel connected and loved even though I am thousands of miles away.
7) The children's home I go to...oh my gosh. I love this place. The kids are so happy to see us and all we do is go play games, celebrate birthdays and, with the school, help buy them things they need. To be surrounded by children who have been abandoned for whatever reason is extremely humbling when I spend all week with children who have 'everything' and coming from my childhood and culture. These children are amazing, they never fail to make me laugh. I love them and I love the heart of the people who run the home and help at it. Is the best part of my week. Check out www.illuminatehope.org.

Right, I am going to add some extras. I still need prayer for my spanish...it is improving but slowly, i am enjoying it more. I have been ill this week with a throat infection and now a gum infection and am getting migraines again so not only is this expensive (i have to pay for dental and prescriptions) but also just makes me feel crap...when I would like to feel happy.

Apart from that, I have to decide if I want to stay another year by December. I love it here and feel at home but yet it is not home and I miss England and everything that means for me (mainly you all) so much...

Besos, Donna

P.S I will add some pics soon but no time now.