December has proved to be a crazy busy and a bit strange. It is weird to be living in Alaska and not have any snow! We have had sprinklings, but not REAL snow. The weather has actually been pretty decent here! Last week, we were told to turn our heat down, because we were having a gas shortage and fuel for heat was running low. We had enough to last about a week. The fuel barge had tried coming out a week before, but had engine trouble and had to head back to shore. Then they had to wait for safe weather and waters before heading out again. The barge finally arrived yesterday! I had to look at the whole situation and laugh. I am definitely getting used to island life.
The past few weeks I have just been trying to get my classes finished on our holiday projects. We have been very busy! I have also been co-coaching the Little Sea Parrots b-ball team. The teams are made up of 3rd-6th graders. We had a tournament at the beginning of the month. My team came in fourth! Yah! (Out of 4 teams, but who is counting?) We lost both our games by one basket!!! But it was lots of fun and I even got a participation trophy and a coach of the year trophy! (All the coaches got one).
So, I have kept myself busy as always. I am very much awaiting my flight home for Christmas. I plan to spend it with family and friends and my dogs. I also cannot wait to go out to eat at a real restaurant and go to Walmart to buy new socks!!!
Merry Christmas to all!
