So Long Prague- Hello America

Welll... GOOD news !! I am coming home December 2nd  !!! I know you all miss me so much (hahahaaaa) so no more worries.. I will be on my way in just 12 ( sorry 4- it was 12 originally when I wrote this, and never got around to publishing it)  short days :)

   The whole job market in Praha is about as good as our job market was a year ago- - a year behind EVERYTHING here... fashion, jobs, fads, trends... etc. Ok maybe ten years behind on teh fashion judging by the neon colored clothes, scrunchies, camo and extreme layering of clothes....

   I partly "blame" The Langauge House where I did my TEFL... Their website *which thanks to our class is being re-vamped* said they have "job assistance for life" and "guaranteed job placement" both of which have changed in the past year- but were never updated on their website as the website coordinator is based in the US...so needless to say there was some mis direction and mis communications taking place - actually I have been hired by the Language House to collaboratively work on the website... so I will keep you updated on that....However, the content was great- and I learned a lot about teaching styles and methadologies that PSU never blinked an eye at...and a lot about me as a teacher.
    As dissapointing as it seems now, I am really glad that I had the past 3 months to live in and explore a place I probably never would have expolored on a "Euro Trip" or a summer vacation. Living in a city for 3 months is soooo different than actually visiting a place for a few days and seeing all of the tourist sights. You get a feel for the poeple, the culure, the food. the traditions etc. and I am so grateful that I got to catch a small glimpse into the Czerch culture and language (yes I picked up some Czech while I was here..too bad nobody speaks Czech anywhere but The Czech Republic ..oh well )

I also have met some really amazing people while I was in Prague... these friendships I am sure will last a lifetime- and I already have plans set to meet back up with some of them at the end of December.... I am absolutely grateful for having such great people in Prague the past 3 months... they really have helped make this journey even more incredible.

My friends Nicole and Drake left today, and after a tearful "see you soon!" It just reconfirms that everything happens for a reason, and to live with no regrets- This has been an indescribable experience in life,teaching, relationships, culture, learning and living and I am so grateful that I have had this oppurtunity - Till next time ... so long Praha- Hello America!