Has it only been two months?!
I was on my way to Granada today with my friend Helen and she asked me how long it's been since I arrived in Alcala. I paused for a moment to think before looking at the date on my watch and realizing that today marks exactly 2 months since I moved into my house in Alcala la Real. We both said it seems like I've been here a lot longer!
I had two very important chats earlier this week. I met with the Director of SAFA, or Escuela Sagrada Familia- a local school, to discuss a potential job at the college. I was ready to refuse the offer immediately, having realized that I've come to Spain to get away from full-time teaching, when he began discussing a part-time position that sounds a possibility. Apparently, they'd like to employ a qualified teacher who is a native speaker to simply practise spoken English with the pupils in the school. The job would be for only 10 hours a week and would pay enough to almost cover my basic expenses of food and utilities. I'm going back soon for a tour of the school and a chance to ask questions.
The other conversation I had was with my boss at 'El Parque', Isidro. The day he offered me a summer job I told him about my daughters coming at the end of July for three weeks and said I couldn't work then. At the time, he shrugged it off saying that we'd talk about it later but we never did, and I was becoming increasingly concerned he expected me to work while Ellie and Imogen are here. Well, I plucked up the courage and asked him for a private chat, during which I told him my reasons for needing time off. I was prepared to be sacked but he accepted what I said very well and said it wouldn't be a problem. I was happy with the result but still anxious that I'd made Isidro cross. As if to put me at ease though, Isidro said, 'Let's have a whiskey!' and he toasted to a happy holiday with my daughters. What a relief!
I've got another iron in the fire regarding a business venture but won't tell you much about it until I'm closer to sealing the deal.
Just over 5 weeks until I see my daughters. I can't wait! I'm looking forward to bringing them down here and having fun in Spain! While they're down I'm going to ask them if they want to choose the paint scheme for their room, new duvets, curtains, etc so that when they visit they'll feel at home. Hopefully they'll enjoy that.
I must get some sleep. Lots to do tomorrow before teaching English and my evening shift at the bar. Goodnight!
- Posted by bobinspain on 12/06/2007.
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