Another fast week. I started doing tutoring after school for Nome Eskimo Community (a Native Corporation). It's tutoring after school at the school for junior high kids that the teachers work at (and get paid extra for). It's great for the kids as it doesn't give them an excuse not to get their homework done. Andrew is actually my boss, as he's the supervisor for all of the tutors (all 4 of us). The only reason that he got it is because he is a high school teacher and they are finished earlier than the jr. high so he can tutor both high school and Jr. high. I think it will be good for us and the kids.
Tonight we had some people over for a soup cook off which was really fun. We made Chicken Enchilada Soup which came in second place, but the winner was Moose Chirizo and Sweet Potato soup. All of them were super yummy and it was nice to get together with people.
Friday and Saturday nights were spent at the wrestling meet. It's the only home meet for Nome and it was fun so see a lot of people out to support the kids. Nome didn't win the tournament, but several of our students placed individually.
Still no snow yet, which they say is pretty unusual. It keeps getting foretasted, but nothing. The mountains have snow on them so it shouldn't be too long.
We will be thinking of everyone this MEA weekend, wishing we could be with both sides of the family, one in Park Rapids, the other in Aitkin/Duluth. Sorry we won't be there for the leaf raking and hauling! Have a bowl of soup over the fire for us.
Erin
Current Temp: 16 Degrees
5 comments:
No snow here either...4 inches of rain this week though. That could make for some "mushy" raking conditions. Your souper bowl sounds like great fun. Good way to get everyone together. Hope you have a great week!
What a great entry Erin! Sounds like the souper bowl was a blast and you and your "boss" look very happy together. Does Alaska have an AEA (vs MEA)? We'll take lost of pictures this weekend. Love, mom G
Sounds like fun! It also sounds like you guys are really enjoying yourselves up there! That is great!
We'll be making soup over the fire this weekend. I hope to make Minnestrone and the usual. I don't have any mouse or clams to through in either of these thou. We'll be thinking about you this weekend and wish you were here, in many ways!
you two are too cute! i love reading your blog. the moose meat sounds tasty. you'll have to let us all know if it's comparable to venison. it was 32 degrees on the way into school this morning. for the first time (in iowa) there was a hint of frost on the bridge leading to the law school. i hope you are doing wonderfully! megs has conferences today and tomorrow and so you should channel her some good-teacher vibes. take care!
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