What!? What!?

Today's the first day of school.

How did it get to be September 15th already?

How is this the start of my fourth school year in Bulgaria and my third at ACS?!

How is this all such a wonderful thing?

<a href="http://www.karolinkabulgaria.com/2008/09/15/first-day-of-school/" target="_blank">My first day of school at The First English Language School</a> it was drizzling and after the ceremony we all went to drink (alcohol at 10:30 am), eat, dance and lots of people smoked out the windows of the staff room (even though this is verboten). For the record, it's really weird to read posts from my first year in Bulgaria.

My first year at The American College of Sofia I was overwhelmed by traditions, games and the positivity of students.  And for the life of me I couldn't ever see/find/spot the eight or so kids assigned to me because something like 20% of the school was wearing yellow tee-shirts for their house or blue, green, orange or red accordingly. I just had to wait for the students to find me. (And apparently I didn't write a blog post about the first day of school in my second year--what was I thinking?! Apparently, I had a million other things on my mind.

<a href="http://www.karolinkabulgaria.com/2010/09/15/first-day-of-school-2/" target="_blank">My second year at ACS</a>, I felt like I had more of a grasp on things. I could answer the questions that students asked be rather than re-directing them to other teachers, I was able to help organize things and I somehow managed to enjoy myself!

My third year at ACS starts today. Wish me luck.

Oh and a very special good luck to all of the new teachers in Bulgaria today. Especially the new Fulbright teachers, Peace Corps volunteers and Teach for Bulgaria teachers!!