I never thought I'd be glad for a wooly jumper in the tropics..

So four weeks in and I'm still alive and most definitely kicking. I've survived overflowing toilets (I now have no aversion to poo), intense heat, disobedient kids, eggs, cockroaches in the classroom (see later on in the blog), a lack of cold water, car journeys on the roads and I'm loving it! The hours are long and the work is pretty hard, but it's not without it's rewards. Bring on the next 11 months!

Last night we caught the tail end of (what I think) was hurricane Isaac, the hurricane that's just passed New Orleans, the weather was crazy. In just under 15 minutes the roads were like rivers, the school was pretty much flooded, the thunder was deafening with lightening lighting up the sky as if it was day. We weren't allowed to walk the 400m home as we would've been washed away. And I'm not joking. I've never seen rain like it, and that's saying something having lived in Scotland for nearly 18 years. When we were finally allowed to leave, the rain had calmed down, the streets were more like gentle streams than raging rivers, we made a mad dash home. Arriving in record time but still looking as if we'd been swimming. It's safe to say last night I was glad for my wooly jumper. Thanks mum!

Cockroaches in the classroom! I'm not a fan of cockroaches. I think they're disgusting and vile. While teaching 6th grade, one decided to make an appearance. It scuttled out from behind a bookshelf and made a beeline for my desk. The only girl in 6th grade spotted it and jumped up onto her chair. I'm not ashamed to say I joined her, jumping swiftly onto my chair. Having only flip flops on, which aren't exactly prime cockroach killing material, I think this was the best option. The boys of the class took great delight in killing (sorry decapitating) and disposing of this particular cockroach. Next time, for I'm sure there will be many more cockroaches to see this year, I'll be ready!

I'm finding myself check the kitchen every now and then, just to make sure the fridge is still there. It always is. And I love it!