Yesterday (Monday) was my first night as an RA sub. RAs get every Monday off, so teachers fill in.
After school, I went to HBR (Haus Bad Riedlingen).
HBR Entryway
Kari Eaves and I helped make the chocolate sauce for a certain Birthday Boy’s ice cream cake. Dorm kitchens are fascinating; everything is oversized since we’re cooking for lots of boys!
Kari with the enormous cooking utensils
Greg Storrs (dorm dad and friend from PFO) came back with the food. We served it to the hungry boys, who gobbled it all down. Then, as part of the birthday tradition, everyone sang Happy Birthday in a really slow drone, then grabbed the birthday boy and “creeked” him (aka he was carried into the creek and there was a splash, but I’m not sure what exactly happened).
Then the boys did gratis (chores). During study hours, Kari and I helped Danielle (dorm mom) do a couple loads of laundry. I also got to help a few boys with their homework. I was really happy to have little brother time (I miss my real little brother!), and I was especially happy when my “little brothers” fed me Pringles!
I will be subbing at HBR every other Monday. It is a good opportunity to get more personal interaction with the students. They don’t see me as a teacher there; I’m in more of a big sister role. I am excited to be a big sister here!
