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Yesterday I said goodbye to one of my students. It was a little sad that while I was hugging her she started crying. She's going on furlough with her family in the States. I'm going to miss her, but I know she'll be back next year. I'll see her smiling face again walking the halls of school.

Today I've finally gotten a break that I've been desiring for a while now. It feels pretty good to be lounging around in a tee-shirt and comfy workout pants. I woke up this morning with no electricity and my car wasn't working. Quite laughable morning actually. All the foods I could have eaten for breakfast needed to be cooked and my cooker is electric. So a friend picked me up to have breakfast with their family. I visited for a bit then went home. By the time I made it home my electrical problems were fixed. Apparently the fuse box for my apartment blew and so an electrician came by and changed it while I was gone. Then a little bit later a friend came over and helped me with my car. Now I have electricity and a running vehicle yet I'm home still. I think it's nice just to know you have the option of going out if you want. I know I can go anywhere, but I'm content to lounge around at home and relax. Outside it's overcast and it gives a feeling of Christmas. My tree is lit and I'm enjoying it's beauty. I'm in the mood to bake and blare Christmas music loudly. Somehow those plans don't sound as good alone though. Guess I won't know unless I try. Hope your Saturday is fabulous!