Are you ready?

This Saturday, 3:30pm.

It can't be stopped...

The Gator Nation is everywhere. Just accept it.

For example, when I got to school this morning, I had a new sign outside my door:

And no, I did not put it there.

Another example: I have a student who is on the school swim team. We were talking about our favorite athletes and she mentioned Ryan Lochte. I said that we had gone to the same college, blah blah blah. She informed me that he was in DC and she would be meeting him the next day.

And that sweet girl brought me a present:

Yup. That is his autograph. From the current #1 swimmer in the world. And he is a Gator.

The Big Time...

So many things are a-happening...

1. I have officially had this blog for two years. And I still have readers. I actually have people come up to me and say, "Oh, yeah, I read about that on your blog" (it is a little creepy when this person says this the first time we meet).
It has been so much fun having this blog and being part of the blog-o-sphere (wait, how many times did I just write blog? 4)!

2. Tim Tebow was drafted IN THE FIRST ROUND by the Denver Broncos. I'm not gonna lie, I don't really follow the NFL (except the Dolphins, out of love and respect for Jim and Quinn). But this is big news. Actually, all of my guys from Florida were drafted (expect for Brandon James, our punt returner. But he is a little guy, only 5'6, and that just won't work for the NFL). Aaron Hernandez, my #2, was drafted by the Patriots. Perhaps the NFL will become more interesting for me...



















3. About a month ago, I applied for a job to chaperone American high school students while they take classes in Barcelona, Spain. After a phone interview and a Skype interview, I got the job! I leave July 1st and will be there for a month (there is also a possibility to spend some time in Paris and London. I will keep you posted if that happens!). The students will be in class for 4 hours a day and will then take part in the "cultural experience" that is Barcelona and Spain, including a cooking class, bull fights, flamenco shows...all wonderful things! I cannot wait!

Now I just need a job for the fall. Does anyone want to hire a high school English teacher?? Please? Anyone?

Sigh....

The Gators lost.

It was a rough game to watch. I had to leave in the middle of the 3rd quarter. It was too painful.

But at least we will have a SEC team at the Championship. You always cheer for the conference.

And the Gators will be at the Sugar Bowl