The first two-year period coming to an end

Season’s greetings to one and all. To anyone I have forgotten or should have greeted personally, please forgive. I feel I have not been able to keep up with everything at this end of year and my writing has been sporadic. When I see that I wrote my last blog almost three months ago, I amazed at where the time could have gone!

It’s true that classes resumed at the beginning of November which means the routine becomes a little tighter. The same problems of ill-equipped classrooms balanced by students who, on the whole, are really committed. In one classroom, there were no electric power points (and no fans!) which meant the students couldn’t benefit from the PowerPoint preparation / presentation. As we say here, we just have to do the best we can with what we’ve got.

Then, in November-December, there was the university soccer competition and walking events. It’s a little cooler at this time of year, hence the timing. However, this year it just hasn’t cooled down like last year – yet, not using the fans or the air conditioner is great. There’s been heaps of dust and without Haman’s help at home, I just wouldn’t be able to cope.

I was invited to a meal with friends at a hotel before Christmas and it was very nice and in good company. After New Year, I plan to get away for a few days. A change of scenery will be ever so good.

I feel my blogging has not been very successful and to all those faithful readers, please accept my apologies. It has just not been possible to focus on a particular aspect of life here. Hence, I am drawing my blog to a close. I am renewing my contract and work and life will continue apace. I will keep in touch via email and look forward to reading you there. My sincere thanks for your support in reading my thoughts over the past two years.