I sighed with frustration. Four hours in and I’d never had this problem before. In trying to get down from 53 lbs I’d managed to add 7…… Read more “How much is too much? The dilemma of packing for 12 months.”
Wine Tasting: Celebrating Family and Friends
Growing up in wine country, I was blessed with beautiful hills of sweeping vineyards, but it was only this past year, when I finally spent some quality…… Read more “Wine Tasting: Celebrating Family and Friends”
A Watched Pot Never Boils
Neither does a calendar budge. It is officially 265 days since I received an email that altered the course of destiny…well, nothing that dramatic (says the actress),…… Read more “A Watched Pot Never Boils”
Exploring Bodega Bay
About forty minutes away, lies the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Ever since I can remember, my family has made our monthly pilgrimage to the beach. The jagged cliff…… Read more “Exploring Bodega Bay”
Celebrating India’s National Teacher’s Day
Did you know that India has its own national teacher’s day celebration? September 5th. All of the female teachers dressed up in their nicer saris and the…… Read more “Celebrating India’s National Teacher’s Day”
Insects, Monkeys, and Incredible Heat Oh My!
Welcome to my latest adventure in India. I chose to come to India because I was intrigued by a job description of “creating a world of autodidacts”.…… Read more “Insects, Monkeys, and Incredible Heat Oh My!”
Climbing Mt. Toubkal
“I need another break,” I spluttered as I dropped down onto an uncomfortable piece of rock. It was 6am. We’d only been climbing for an hour that day, but…… Read more “Climbing Mt. Toubkal”
“In conclusion” living and teaching in Morocco
My finals have been graded, participation grades entered, and now, all that’s left, are the parent-teacher meetings and then my time living and teaching in Morocco will…… Read more ““In conclusion” living and teaching in Morocco”
Face-off: An American Language Center Tradition
For the past few years, ten of the American Language Centers here in Morocco have gotten together for their annual event called “Face-Off”. Originally a competition between…… Read more “Face-off: An American Language Center Tradition”
ALC Teaching Days
I work five days a week, but my hours are all over the place. My hours are both a blessing and a curse: a “blessing” because most…… Read more “ALC Teaching Days”
Brooke Without Borders 