A Few School Experiences

School Ski Trip: Nassfeld
So if you have already read or see any of my pictures, I've become a ski fanatic. I wouldn't negate you if you said I was bound to end up falling in love with an Austrian skiier. Anways, my trip with the students to Nassfeld, the biggest ski resort in Kärnten, for a week really gave me that push of confidence to start skiing faster (much more fun!). Every day we would have breakfast at our pension which was on the Italian side of the resort, eat breakfast, and go ski at 9 oclock. Lunch at 12 followed by cappucino then we went skiing again at 2 and would stay out until 4pm. The teachers would then scoot off to enjoy their free time before dinner at the hut nearby enjoying a little bit of Apres Ski. Dinner and games with the students (about age 12) came later and then once they were sent to their rooms the teachers would enjoy yet another Jause (snacks of bread, cheese, speck (ham), pickles, etc) at 12 a.m. I was exhausted and stuffed every single night! Because I also went skiing with friends on the weekend, I had a full 10 days of skiing in a row! Now that's a record!

School Ball:
In Austria it's traditional for the schools to have a ball for the graduating class in honor of them passing their Matura (the big test at the end of the year). Usually the ball starts off with them performing a few waltzes in white gowns and the boys in tuxedos, while family and friends watch. The rest of the night is very spirited as you could imagine. I had the honor of serving champagne! My students were very impressed.

Thursday Girl Talk:
Although I get along with most of my students, there is one group of very intellegent, sweet, and very funny girls who asked if we could have a conversation hour after school. Because they are so fun, this is a joy for me! If it's weather permitting we go outside with some snacks and chat about life, travel, family, futures, and of course boys. They honestly remind me of how I was at their age. We all have similar interests and perspectives on school and life in general. A few of them also love skiing, tennis, Roger Federer, and furry animals so we all hit it off. They're like a group of 8 little sisters I've never had before! Two cousins in particular wish I would marry their uncle so I would then be their Aunt! haha I'm honored to say the least...and from showing me a picture from their fancy phones, he's pretty cute!