Poop on my internet

My router has been failing to work for the past two weeks. I've been successfully connected to the internet now for about 20 minutes so hopefully it works long enough for me to post this. But I will be the first to admit that that is no excuse for not blogging.

I've been back in Bogota for three weeks now. I went home at the end of June for my school's short summer vacation. I helped host Alex's graduation party, saw my best friends, visited Madison twice, slept a lot, ate even more, celebrated the 4th, saw Gavin from the 10th row, went to the cabin, watched a lot of baseball, confirmed that my dog is actually crazy, went on a shopping spree on more than one occasion, and totally sucked the one time that I went running. I was sad to be leaving summer and my family, but part three of my Colombian experience was about to begin. (And my bank account desperately needed me to get back to work.)

When I left in June, that was the end of my AIESEC contract. I am now working as a direct employee with my company which means I'm now getting paid by the hour, instead of a monthly salary and am eligible for all the benefits that the teachers get. When I first got back I had one class and with other teachers also not having any other classes to teach I was really worried that my decision to contract directly may have not been the best. Within a week however I was given three new classes and now my schedule is fuller than ever. I have two new corporate classes at the intermediate level which so far I really love, and a new class at the school of 6th-8th graders. I like being this busy and am sooo looking forward to my August paycheck.

I'll get some pics up soon. Along with some more consistent updates.