Prom- Under the Stars

The night before prom. Sunsets lately have been so magnificent.

The decorations pre-students. Stefani's art classes made over 150 tinfoil & cardboard stars for the occasion.

Stefani, Staci, and I dressed and ready to go to chaperone the prom.

The past few days have been a whirlwind. Thursday Stefani and I spent most of the day in her classroom making prom decorations. Stefani headed the decoration committee. The theme was "Under the Stars". On a limited budget and with limited time she was able to transform a drab, smokey bar into a beautiful ball room. The dance floor had stars hanging all around it and the tables had star painted table cloths. The students loved the decorations and had such a good time. They were very excited to show off the dance moves they learned in the dancing class Stefani and I taught after school. I put my three years of taking middle school ballroom dancing lessons to use. The student's favorite dance was the Cotton Eye Joe (not surprising). They also learned the Cha-Cha and Electric Slide.

After prom Matt, Stefani, Staci, and I went out to the docks to have a few beers and watch the stars. The sky was extremely clear. With minimal lights and no big cities it is amazing how many stars there are. I really like when there is a full moon here and I can clearly see my shadow because it is so bright. It was a good ending to a fun night.

Last Full Day

Today was my last full school day. I have three half days (for finals) left. I can't believe the year is almost over. I am doing things like filling out surveys for WorldTeach and writing a letter to next year's volunteers. In less than a month I'll be home. Yikes!

I have been keeping busy. I'll give a brief update.

I've been cooking. I decided I needed to finally make the chili I've been planning as well as use ingredients that we have a lot of. I made chipped beef on Friday, barley and sausage soup on Saturday, and vegetarian chili on Sunday. I should have cooked like this all year.

Yesterday Stefani and I went snorkeling. We decided we would swim every other or every third day until I leave. I am going to miss the fishies!

My knitting is going well. I am almost finished with the baby kimono and very close to finishing the bag. I decided not to knit the socks while I am here because I don't have the right size needles.

My students are going CRAZY because school is almost over. They are making me CRAZY as well.

Last Friday I was at Andrea's for Knit Night and one of their neighbors caught a huge tuna (I think). Terry cut up the fish put it in soy sauce, lime, and vinegar, sashimi. It was sooo yummy. I am going to miss eatting fish that came from my backyard 10 minutes before I feast.

I am still working on a summer job... I am getting nervous about college loans, car payments, insurance. Once I am at home I am going to have to be an adult and have all of that stuff to worry about. Yuck!


Okay, time for some grading and food. Sending love.