Author Archives: milesmac
To Do List
From a well-written, thoughtful, insightful blog writer about a sabbatical year in Jerusalem with her family. This “to do” list is daunting and also satisfying, and indeed has occupied me for several months now. Yet the more things I cross off my list, the more haunted I am by its superficiality. A more emotionally honest “to … Continue reading
You’re Invited
“no matter what offer is made to you whilst away, just ACCEPT it!” via Teaching in Canada – Canada – Canadian Adventures – WorldNomads Adventures. In the beginning, never turn down an invitation from someone, even if it’s something you wouldn’t normally do. via How To Make A Bunch Of New Friends In Any New City. My … Continue reading
Where is Home
I found this insightful post at “A Year On” sharing experiences of a sabbatical year in Jerusalem: If community-building is centripetal, pulling together, this year is all about the centrifuge. Our little family unit is being spun all around, getting to interact with all different kinds of people and communities. It’s confusing but not lonely, … Continue reading
Anticipation
Today is the application deadline. Everything is in order and the wait begins (continues). Because the school board published the exchange approval in the meeting minutes, our application is common knowledge, but not yet having a match we explain that the exchange is not a “done deal” and it will be several months before we … Continue reading
Budgeting for an International Teacher Exchange
Visitors to expatistan.com and numbeo.com enter known prices for items in their location forming the basis from which cost of living comparisons are made. Making a budget is reasonably easy; holding to a budget is much more challenging. Digital money management tools quickly reveal where the money goes, and from there, where to staunch the … Continue reading
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