This week at school was challenging to say the least. I had my first meeting with a student's parents, total exhaustion from lesson planning, managing behavior, and a lot of extra unexpected to-do's.
On Wednesday during staff meeting an aide ran in and said that an elderly woman's house was on fire and she was in it. Nathaniel and some other staff ran to the house to help put out the fire. (We don't have a fire dept or any fire fighters). It was bad. The 87-year-old woman got out with third degree burns on ninety-five percent of her body. She was airlifted to Bethel. I walked by the house today. It is completely burnt out. Black charred wood. The house had only one door; it was in the front.
The next day at school was very somber.
The encouraging part about all of this is that dozens of people were courageous and willing to face danger to save the life of another. It makes me sad that tragedies like this happen in the villages because of various reasons like lack of resources (for putting out a fire).
Coffee press &cookies
Missouri weather: 95 degrees Alaska weather: 45 degrees
They came to us melted and cold... but still good :)
Arrived this week. I now appreciate microwaves.
Mmmm... pressed coffee. My guitar arrived. Practicing everyday!
Our projector is up and running. We also bought a sheet of white vinyl fabric for a screen.
We watch movies and other DVDs.
Before I left school for the day, I heard giggles in the corner.
She is one of my elementary Cross Country girls.
One day this week there was a carnival after school. My room was used for prizes!
Here's a little cooking segment. Step by step cooking fresh salmon.
1. Line pan with foil.
2. Rinse fish.
3. Set in pan skin down.
4. Sprinkle with seasonings [lemon pepper, garlic, sea salt, and/or pepper].
Thanks to family & friends for helping us stock our spice cabinet.
5. Preheat oven to 350.
6. Bake for 35-45 minutes depending on how tender or dry you like it. These are done.
7. Watch out for bones... they are as smaller than toothpicks.
Slide the fork between the skin and meat.
The white on the fish is fat... the good kind with Omega3.
Yellow Cake Mix Cookies: 1 pkg Yellow Cake Mix, 2 large eggs (or 3 small), 1/3 c. oil.
Walking home watching the sunset glow.
The "long" walk from school to our house.
We had another bonfire on Friday. It was too dark to get a good picture, but there were 4 orange foxes playing on the shore. Below Culea (in the green) is watching the foxes play in the driftwood. They saw us and still kept on playing and running back and forth.
On Saturday Culea and I walked to both sides of town to go shopping at the general stores.
This is the only gas station. Used for trucks, four wheelers, snow machines, and boats.
The sewing section at Annex Store. I was shopping for fabric because a woman wants to make me my very own "guspik," the traditional shirt of Yu'pik people.
Yes, I bought a gallon of ice cream for $18.79.
After shopping: 5 bags of groceries (for 2 people). How much do you think I spent? Make a guess.
Scroll down to see answer.
$109.79!
I was mainly stocking up on fresh foods like milk, eggs, yogurt, bread, fruit, and meat. Most of our bulk food comes from bush orders at Sam's or through amazon.com. I won't be shopping like this very often, but fresh food is worth it.
Going shopping...
Meanwhile, Nathaniel spent the weekend in Mountain Village for the high school Cross Country race. He took only 2 boys. This time he went on an even smaller plane than last week.
Nathaniel rode in the co-pilot's seat and the boys sat in the 2 seats behind.
"Watch your feet on those pedals."
The guys ready to race.
Nathaniel standing at the halfway turn around for the 5k. The course followed this dirt path. He said it was very windy, which also meant it was equally dusty. About 2 miles away is the village.
I spent the rest of my weekend here... doing laundry, paying bills, relaxing, and lesson planning.
Thanks for the cooking lessons! You will need to shoot Elle and I your address so we can send you a care package. Keep these updates coming it is fun being able to see what is going on up there. I am glad that none of the rescuers were hurt saving the lady.
ReplyDeleteHey Holly and Fano looks like the cookies made it somewhat together, I am glad.
ReplyDeleteThis is Evan's class we have been following your blog and we think it's really cool.And some of my class has questions.So here it goes I was thinking about what grade you teach?My friend Rylan asked if there is only one gas tank or more?One more,how much does it rain in a day?
ReplyDelete