Let's try this again, shall we? I know I have been remiss in my blogging duties as I have only written about once a month. I hope to correct this egregious lack of communication and try to stay on top of things. I wasn't at school the last two weeks. I was at home with a sinus infection and wasn't allowed to go to school. The doctor tells you how long you will be sick and you can't work until he says you are ok. Your insurance pays your salary while you are out and they even have "health police" who make sure you are home resting and not out playing. I went to the doctor with out anyone to translate. He was nice and told me I spoke "perfektni chesky." He's a liar but a good doctor.

It has snowed several times this month. We don't have any snow now. We are in the middle of a warm spell; it's in the 40's.

Thanksgiving was very nice. I spent it with 56 other Americans at a hotel in Hodonin. We had turkey and dressing and lots of pie. I made a pecan pie. Thanks to Mom, she sent me pecans and Karo syrup. It was a big hit and I have requests for another one.

I will be home in three weeks. I can't believe it. It's the first time I haven't wished for a white Christmas. I want it to be nice and sunny so I can hold that in my memory for the winter.

Well, I need to go. Look for the next post, I'll tell you about my 5 alarm chili.

Jess