‘Twas the night before the night before Christmas and all through the school,
Not a student was stirring, not even by the pool.
I looked out my classroom window and savored the view,
Reflected on events past and all the things new.
2010 started with a trip back home, time with my family,
Drinking eggnog and wine under the ‘09 Christmas tree.
Grad school had finished, exams were good and done,
I received my degree and it was time for some fun.
Off I went on to a far away place, Tsamina mina zangalewa,
Yes, that’s right, this time for Africa!
Overland we traveled, the truck bouncing side to side,
Many animals we encountered, on safaris far and wide.
Excitement was in the air, and my heart gave a loud thump,
As I went over Bloukrans Bridge, the world’s highest bungee jump.
Asia was next, in true spicy Asian style,
Singapore, Vietnam, and Laos, how I loved you for a little while.
From April to July, the assignments came in,
But when all the marking was done, I took off for an Empire Ottoman.
Turkey, Serbia, Bosnia, Monte Negro, Albania and back,
We loved your beer and baklava, even though I’m still trying to pay you back.
Visitors from abroad came to visit too:
Peter, Boet, Kari, Ryan, Gina, Carmen, & Janice, how we enjoyed our time with you!
Museums, hikes, bbqs and more, yes, the Japanese autumn was fun,
I simply can’t get over the fact that now 2010 is almost done.
Still, Wednesday nights you can find me doing Zumba at the studio,
Preparing my choreography for the next Kansai TV show.
With my new Under Armor trainers I am on the right track,
So I hope there will be a nice reward for all the Body Pump, Combat and Attack!
Back on the homestead, no one seems to rest.
Mom and Dad celebrated their 40th, and Mike’n Becky will be the next.
Julie and Craig are expecting lucky number three,
And successfully had their house renovated by Love it or List it on cable TV.
Another year ahead promises more adventures for sure,
Most significantly a new job starting in April that will hopefully lead to tenure.
Before the new job begins, Christmas will be celebrated the Spanish way,
Relaxing in Malaga and spending some time with my amigos for the day.
Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas
and
All the best for fabulous 2011!
