Hey all!
The days are literally flying by! Hopefully this weekend I will get a visit from all the other student teachers that are in PG. Linda will be joining them. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked how long I will be teaching here. Everytime I say, "about two months." I see very long faces. When I mention four months I get a "good!"
Quick shout out: Every year Tumul Kin has a Maya Day. They put a lot of work into this celebration. Right now preparations have already begun and they are looking for sponsers to help with the financial end of things. It takes a lot of money to put together. The events go over 13 days, because 13 is a very important number in the Maya culture. If anyone knows anyone who would be interested please email me (mayox034@d.umn.edu) and I will send their official letter requesting their help.
So anywho...the days are flying by. I'm still not into my room that will be on campus. I will be living with Pablo and Roxanna. Pablo is the acedemic director and Roxanna is the farm director and also a vet. Both are very nice! Pablo keeps giving me looks when I talk about leaving....lol. The door is not yet fixed to my room so I'm still living with Aurelio and Esther. Their son, Otsille, has been sick the past couple of days so we have a very crabby two year old on our hands. He loves to watch "Spirit" from Disney. I must confess I'm a fan myself....now. I have found a family that appreciates movies as much as I do! Ah people after my own heart! Aurelio and I have already started to teach together and everyday I have been reading to the classes. I'll pick a poem or short story. They are loving it so far....lets hope it doesn't go out of style. Aurelio and Pablo have asked me to help them redue their English curriculum and to give as much feedback and advice as I can. Needless to say I'm a tad nervous but it seems to be going well so far.
The students have been awesome! First and third form are very energetic and love to talk...perfect! There is a lot of good energy coming out of those classes and they are progressing very well. Second form is a very small class, only four students. They are a quiet group but love to laugh! I think we will get along quit nicely and they are very bright. Fourth form is going to be the challenge. They are not enthused to be in English and tend to not say anything. No worries guys.....a few more days with me and they won't be able to stop talking. OH BONUS!! I already have some students hooked on William Wordsworth! Awesome!
That is it for now. Love to you all! Hollar to Helen! Hope it works next time!
Hey just FYI, at work today we were quoting the Disney version of Hercules. I thought you'd like that. Sounds like you're having a blast and really getting comfortable! I'm glad you're doing so well! Those 4th form kids will definitely learn to love to talk around you... We all know YOU love to talk! :P
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Jackie
And here I was worried you were too shy to do well...I'll be darned..We get 20 below temps, snow, and ice. You get sun, tucans, Disney movies, and happy kids. I'm guessing your not too sad. We miss ya and let me know as soon as you can about vaca. LOVE YA
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Hi Garnet! Boris, Cait and I are watching BCS Bowl game and enjoying some fruit and chocolate fondue. We're rooting for Florida cuz.. hey, ancestors and all... Cait and I cruised the mall today to do our part to keep the economy rolling... mostly for the exercise since we don't actually need anything, but found a few bargains. Some tee shirts for Boris for work, jammies from Vickies etc.. Last night Boris and I were talking and he said: Is there really any store in that mall that is a real necessity? And I said: Carribou Coffee. LOL and he said.. yeah, but, I mean something you absolutely can't live without? and I said: "Carribou Coffee" :) That's it tho... Well sweetie, Sounds like things are progressing well for you, and I am so happy and relieved to hear your stories. Cait and Boris are laughing like loons out there... guess I missed the best commercial with VLADE DIVAC for Taco Bell!!!!! Damn! gotta go.... Now I missed a Florida touchdown! Love You Baby!
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Hi Garnet
ReplyDeleteSure do enjoy your updates!! Sounds like a good experience so far. If your days are flying by now, you will have to hang on with both hands when you get as old as I am!!! The Santas are going down so it is looking pretty bare around here. Another 2 days and I will be done! Take care and keep talking!! Oh, yeah, that's right!! Love you
Boy oh boy, I just love how often you're posting and updating us on your adventures! I'm glad everythings going so well and that you have good group of kids. For once I don't have a lot to say, weird huh..haha.
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waren
It sounds like your making an excellent teacher! I get to start class this Tuesday, I'm taking ballroom dancing, and am pretty excited for it. What do they want you to do with their curriculum? How would you change it? (I suppose that might be a lengthy question.) Hope things continue to go great!
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Dave
Man..as I read your blogs..i can totally just see you talking and telling everyone about these trips. Sounds like things are going extremely well! I'm so glad you have managed to sneek in your love for music..and musicals..right in! Swimming with the crocodiles..your pretty brave..I love ya. Tell Tucan Sam hey for me! :)
ReplyDeleteHey its Taya ummm i dont really know what to say but i thought i would write anyway lol :3
ReplyDeleteits been really cold here for the past like couple weeks....i bet ur having fun in ur nice 85 degree weather...jerk... :P
haha i kid i kid...anyway i hope the time without you here goes by fast cause i miss you! ;-: haha so ummm try not to get killed by earthquakes and be a good teacher k? hmm i think thats it ill hopefully see you soon once again my love! haha you can be Juliet and Ill be ur Romeo 0.0
lmao well anyway thats it bye bye (^_^)/)