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#abetterversionofme2018
It's hard to believe that I've already been living in Vietnam for 10 months and that another school year has come to an end. So much has happened, yet it still kind of feels like I just arrived yesterday.

There have been lows and there have been highs; even after 6 years of living abroad, being away from friends and family (especially as they celebrate major milestones) hasn't got any easier, but luckily I keep meeting great people that help keep me in good spirits.

My parents celebrating 35 years of marriage 
Two engagements and a newborn baby

Thank you to my BCIS elementary teachers for accepting me for who I am - a crazy workaholic - and for teaching me to chill out once in a while. I'm looking forward to seeing those of you that are returning in August and I will definitely miss those of you that are moving on to new adventures - Best of luck!
BCIS Staff 2017-2018
Thank you to my SSC-Crossfit Q7 crew for allowing me to pursue my passion for exercise, both as an athlete and as a coach. Honestly, I really wouldn't have made it this long in Vietnam without you. This is my happy place!
Some of the crew after completing MURPH (look it up!!!)
Thank you to my runclub.vn gang for giving me another outlet and for giving me the opportunity to help out from time to time with warm-ups and cool-downs.
The gang after our Zumba warm-up - such FUN!
Thank you to my Saigon Women's Football Club girls for welcoming me every session, even though I've been an irregular member of the squad.
The SWFC girls and I after the latest game I attended - it was a BLAST!
Thank you to EVERYONE who has shared wonderful memories with me here in Vietnam - there are sooooo many!
CISS Wolves Coaches outing after our athletic banquet
It's been yet another crazy year, but as I write this blog post, I have a smile on my face, I am happy and I am looking forward to returning in August - especially now that I know that I'll be teaching Grade 4 next year (and continuing my Elementary Lead Teacher position part-time). The best is yet to come!

With that said, I can't wait to go visit my friends and family now in Dubai, in Canada and in the USA as well as to attend the most wonderful educational workshop at the Ron Clark Academy. 

Let the summer holidays begin!!! :) 



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