Monday, April 11, 2011

I'm back!

I used to be so disappointed and frustrated when bloggers I followed intently stopped posting once they started A-100. But here I am, becoming one of those people...I really don't want to do that. It's just that I have no time during the day to blog (and don't want to do it from FSI) and at night, once the kids are in bed and the dishes are done, I have approximately one hour to do everything I need to do on the computer. AND, my husband and I are usually competing for the computer. There is also the fact that it takes longer to compose a post, as I have to be more careful. 

I also really miss following blogs! I try to visit my favorites every now and then, but it's not as often as I'd like. Sigh. The sad thing is that this is probably as tranquil as my life is going to get in the next few years. My hours and commute are a dream, and life really isn't too demanding. So I'm resolved to keep trying!

Wanted to share the obligatory Cherry blossom pictures! We visited two weeks in a row. After seeing so many pics of the gorgeous trees on FS blogs last year, I was determined to go, and I'm so happy that we did. Some A-100 friends joined us both times, and we had picnics on the mall. 








Spanish is still going great. 2 months to go. Even though I love my current teacher, after 6 weeks with him, I'm beginning to see the wisdom of changing teachers and classes around regularly. I think we're all a bit bored, so we'll see what happens next. A few of our classmates are taking their exam this week for June departures- good luck, guys!

6 comments:

Shannon said...

I'm glad you are still blogging even if it is at a slower pace. When my husband went to DC for his initial training, specialist so not A-100, he said he was so glad I stayed behind to let the boys finish school because he was so busy. it was easier to only have to worry about himself.

Nomads By Nature said...

Do what you gotta do - no apologies! Glad you are having some time to enjoy DC. I have always wanted to see the cherry blossoms, but we only seem to be through town in the dog days of summer. Thanks for sharing the pics!

Daniela Swider said...

Wonderful pictures. Thanks for sharing! And completely understand the slower pace of blogging - A-100 is just so intense.

A Daring Adventure said...

Hey Hon!

Thank you so much for letting me add you to the map!

http://adaringadventure.typepad.com/blog/state-department-blogger-map.html

Just do me a favor when you get a chance and make sure that I did it correctly and that everything looks okay!

Thanks again!

~ADA

Brooke S. said...

I have been missing the blogs lately too! We just get busy sometimes, don't we :) Here's to redoubling our efforts on both accounts!

Anonymous said...

The blossoms look gorgeous. My brother was down last week but missed them. They really enjoyed DC. My mom is going early June - has been dying to go. I would love to try before your assignment. E loves the pics of the kids - thanks for posting. She still misses M! Hope all is well.
-Janine, NY

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