What a faux pas!

I thought I had already learnt all of the phrases that do not translate well from British to American English. I have become accustomed to using 'rubber' in place of 'eraser.' 'Trousers' instead of 'pants,' I am still having trouble remembering, though. This weekend I learned a new one. For all of my American friends out there, 'Blown Off' (as in, "I can't believe he didn't show for our date on Friday!") in the UK means to fart or pass wind!! You would use the phrase 'blown out' instead. Not sure if this is one I will be able to get used to, I associate 'blown out' with straightening my hair.

Did someone slip me a Coke?

I am wide awake - this is not good on a school night. I had every intention of getting to bed early, too. Oh well.

I have been feeling very nostalgic lately. Wednesday I pulled out last years yearbook and started thinking about my old students. I wonder how they are doing in High School this year. For as much as some of them drove me nuts, I loved my kids!! I am starting to feel that way about the kids here now. I have some pretty wonderful kids this year. And, well, even the not-so-wonderful kids are still pretty great too.

I've decided that I do not post enough during the week. I used to be better about it. Oh well. So, this is it for now. Tomorrow I will tell you about my weekend.