Just a couple thoughts now that the week (the work week for me, anyway) is over:
I am so glad I get to teach real lessons next week. Talking about myself for half an hour 12 times is, as it turns out, super awkward. I showed them pictures of my family, southern food, Michael Jordan and a Pepsi logo (hey, there's not a lot of internationally recognizable NC stuff out there). Also, watch out, stepsisters, because I think several dozen teenage Basque boys might be in love with you.
I just made what was easily my best pasta ever. Anthony Bourdain's cooking techniques special is incredibly useful and I can't recommend it highly enough. Dropping some starchy pasta water in with the sauce and your almost-fully cooked spaghetti: who would have imagined it was so good?
And I am going to Donostia this weekend.
Oh my gosh, one boy told me, "Me encantan tus ojos" and then a nearby girl screeched, "Dios mio, quiere ligar contigo!" Oh jeez. At least your stepsisters are far, far away.
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