For years one of my indulgences has been getting my nails done. It's such a teacher cliché, but I bought right into it. At the beginning of my career, I was consistent - every two weeks, a standing appointment. But once I started realizing that my teacher's salary was just not going to budget in … Continue reading It’s a Nail of a Tale
Month: July 2017
Room with a View: #602
First Saturday Morning in #602
One of the selling points of my apartment - Balcony View! Not a bad way to spend a Saturday morning in Montevideo, Uruguay!
Geant (Uruguayan Walmart)
I found the Walmart. (That may be the most American thing I have ever said.) The lease to the apartment was finally signed and Tuesday marked the first day of living at Jose Maria Monterey 3083 apartment #602. I didn't get into the apartment until 5:30pm; therefore, I called my mother for a Facetime tour, … Continue reading Geant (Uruguayan Walmart)
Urine Trouble
There are several hoops one has to jump through in order to become a permanent resident of Uruguay. One of the main hoops is the health screening. Uruguayans take a lot of pride in their health. Gyms are all over the place and at all hours of the day or night, one can see copious … Continue reading Urine Trouble
First Tour of School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mx8wCw5pcaU SIDE NOTE: Yes, I was barefoot the entire time I made this video! Also, fun fact I learned today...those crazy cafeteria-looking tables in the upstairs student area are WHITE BOARD TABLES!!! Kids can write all over them and teachers can use a lever underneath to prop them up to write on them for class. … Continue reading First Tour of School
Taking a Bus in Montevideo
I decided to brave the bus system and head to school on a Sunday. Here is the 411 on Montevideo bus travel... If you are planning on coming to Montevideo and you want to take some buses around the city, bring some cash (small bills are better) and a few Spanish phrases. As you get … Continue reading Taking a Bus in Montevideo
A Night Out – Montevideo Style
You never really know a city until you know its nightlife. In Rome, its late-night coursed dinners that went well past midnight and then off to a laid-back wine bar or a rock dance club. In Vienna it was drinks at the pub and then club electronica. In Madrid you took a little rest after … Continue reading A Night Out – Montevideo Style
A New Commute
For the past seven years, I have traveled the same route to the same school. Twenty-seven minutes down two parkways and a highway. Two right turns and two left turns and I was at my school. It was one of the reasons I bought a Prius. Several people thought I was a bit crazy making … Continue reading A New Commute
An American Airlines Update
So OF COURSE I sent in a complaint. And this was the email I received: July 21, 2017 Hello Kimberly: After reading your letter describing your disappointment in us, it's easy to understand why you would question our commitment to quality. It is clear we let you down in several ways during your trip to … Continue reading An American Airlines Update
Teach Abroad Coyle 