Another day closer

Today at work we talked about the new course packet we´re creating for next cuatrimestre. Oddly, it was really the first time we´ve all sat down and talked about our ideas about teaching and materials as a whole department. This past cuatri, it was always the intention of our coordinator to do it, but time was hard to find. Of course, it was interesting to hear where people are coming from and it was a productive meeting. Tomorrow we will continue to work on the sections we have been assigned (I am working with a colleague on modal auxiliaries), compiling traditional grammar explanations, practice activities, and content-specific applications of the material for the students´ course packet. It´s not my favorite part of teaching, but it´s gotta be done.
And one more day done means another day closer to Christmas in PA! It seems impossible that it´s the middle of December. Today was a beautiful day in Valladolid. Well, it´s time to go home and I´m going to start packing for my trip. I´ve got a lot of presents to squeeze into my luggage! ; )