I'm back!

I apologize for the lack of updates but I find myself now with more free time than I've had in quite awhile, so expect more. Also, I'm making it part of my New Year's resolutions to update my blog more often.

I'm back in Istanbul after a 12-day holiday home for Christmas. Actually, I just got back yesterday, and this morning had to teach my epic 5-hour English class, which started bright and early at 9am (or 2am New York time). Needless to say, after updating and eating, I may take a nap.

So tomorrow's New Year's Eve! Hurrah! I'm going to a party at Amer's house. Actually, we have fewer options as the public New Year's festivities here have been cancelled from Taksim to Kadikoy amid increasing security concerns. So no fireworks tomorrow night, but that's okay. We'll just have to watch them on television from other cities around the world as we party with style inside.

Speaking of Amer, last night he gave me his boss' card saying that there may be a position open teaching American culture to refugees at the International Catholic Migration Commission. It's good to have another job lead. After Jan 1, I am going to start seriously looking, which, frighteningly, is only two days away.
Happy New Year!
Mutlu Yillar!