I managed to finish up my first arrangement today. It should have been simple, but I’m so slow. I should be quicker on the next one.

Judy has her first big assembly today. Her songs are a big success. Her constant search for music that is interesting and different, has allowed her to build a big digital library of great music for school groups and assemblies for almost any occasion.

There is a reception and meal this evening at BISS for all the faculty and staff of the school, and their families. The meal is catered by “Taj”, an established Indian restaurant here in Beijing. We had it a couple of times last year, and we’ve eaten at the restaurant several times, as well. The food is always great, and tonight is no different. I still don’t know what all of it is, but it sure tastes great.

It’s nice to see some of the “old” faces tonight. I haven’t seen many of them since we returned after the summer. It’s also a little strange to realize how many of the faculty we knew last year have left for retirement, or jobs in other cities and countries. It’s just part of the culture of the International Schools. People eventually move on. It’s so different than teaching in districts where there are many 25 to 30 year vets.