Starting fresh...

Today was the first official day at school; after the first week of orientation when we were not very productive, because not a lot of things happen during Ramadan, I finally got to go into my classroom and set it up.. or at least I've done something. Some people were taken for their medicals, some were taken to get their driver licenses ... I stood behind which I was not too happy about... you feel a bit left out when that happens... to find out this evening that the girls just sat on the bus while the guys did their medical and only 3 of them succeeded to actually get everything done. At least I got things done at school.

I am not complaining, but trying to get back into the Arab schedule; being Ramadan doesn't help either! Anyway, things are starting to fall into place.

I am richly enjoying my new flat - which is brand new - I have pretty much everything I need, I met a lot of new people and getting to know them. I baked tonight - banana bread - and it actually turned perfect! I know somebody who would be proud of me! Maite made salad, Vicki made falafel, Anita had more salad and pasta and Kimberly made rice curry. We got together at Anita's house, which is in the building next to mine. We had such a lovely time together!!!

People seem very nice and friendly - there's 24 of us, the newbies like Chris calls us! :) We were well taken care of and shown around; every morning the bus comes to pick us up from our buildings to take us to school or wherever we need to get.