Audacious - every students' middle name!

There is something strange about the names of students these days. It seems the UK is traveling back in time. Gone are the names of my generation, such as Jennifer or Mike. Gone are the names of the next generation, like Madison or Mackenzie. What I am noticing now is a selection of names that go back to the generation of my parents. In my last few classes I had students named Larry, Henry, Jim (no offence, Dad) Clyde, (Clyde?!) Bob (no, not Bobby, or Robbie, or Rob) Harriet, plenty of Oliver's and Charlie's, and 3, count them, three kids named Frank. What the heck is going on here! I'll admit the names the preceded these ones were getting a little too creative and out of hand...but we have gone slightly archaic here! Back to basics I suppose. I wonder what will be next? Bartholemew? Hezekiah? Maybe we will go back to Ancient Greece and start naming our children things like Odysseus, Zeus, Achilles, or Dionysos. Who knows. As the title of my blog suggests, all of the children however share the same middle name, whether or not they know it. In fact, most could have two middle names and I will leave you to your imagination to think of what those could be. 

It is nearly the end of another week. I have lost track of time but think that I have been here for almost 4 weeks. The days seem to meld into one another and I think fall will soon be here. I am noticing leaves on sidewalks and the colours are starting to change. I have enjoyed the weather so far, but I know that I missed out on summer! You lucky Canadians have had an amazing September I've been told (over and over and over again...lol).

I have been scouting lately, and I found the flat of my dreams! However, it will remain a dream as logistics did not pan out...lol. I am looking at moving from where I am currently on the 3rd floor. It was sufficient for the time being, but I am realizing I do not like living so alone, and there are much cheaper places available. I am on the lookout and I think my scrabble buddy Mrs. Wilson is going to find something that suits me better (probably some place that is convenient enough for me to walk over for a game and tea!). 

I have landed a one day a week reception (SK) class for the rest of the term. I can easily give it up if I get something full time permanent before the end of the term. I am other places the rest of the time, but at least every Wednesday I know where I am going. One step at a time, and its a foot in the door at a good school. It's actually a Roman Catholic school and regardless of the fact that I don't know my hail mary's or whatever it is, I really enjoy it. I think it helps as far as behaviour goes as well..."do you think Jesus would appreciate you kicking your classmate?" It's nice to have the ultimate upper authority to call on! 

Anyway - I think this is about it for now! I hope all is well back home and I appreciate everyone's comments and read them - even if I don't respond! Until next time - 

love,

amy