I have never sat through an entire meal and not understood a word spoken before yesterday evening. It is intimidating but educational. I learned more Italian in one evening than I did in my entire week at orientation. It is the most beautiful language I have ever heard.
Today was the very first day in classes. I am working with eight-year-olds who love to laugh, which is good cause they thought I was hysterical. Unfortunately, that wasn't quite what I was aiming for, but they taught us at orientation that the muscles relax and the brain stores information more efficiently when you are laughing, so I went with it. I have never dealt with students younger than 11 (not to mention students who don't speak English). Needless to say, the whole day was an adventure. I love it, though, and I have a much better idea what to bring tomorrow.
I am going to eat the source of this intoxicating aroma wafting up the stairs, so please, feel free to envy me during my succulent feast. Ciao!
Today was the very first day in classes. I am working with eight-year-olds who love to laugh, which is good cause they thought I was hysterical. Unfortunately, that wasn't quite what I was aiming for, but they taught us at orientation that the muscles relax and the brain stores information more efficiently when you are laughing, so I went with it. I have never dealt with students younger than 11 (not to mention students who don't speak English). Needless to say, the whole day was an adventure. I love it, though, and I have a much better idea what to bring tomorrow.
I am going to eat the source of this intoxicating aroma wafting up the stairs, so please, feel free to envy me during my succulent feast. Ciao!
You are awesome Zebekiah - and I'm thrilled you are doing so well over there! :)
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