Sorry I haven't updated this thing in a while. It has been a long and challenging few weeks. After weeks of battling what to teach and also how to teach it I finally feel like I know what I am doing (for the most part anyway). There are good and bad days but the majority have been lovely. I finally have all of my students with me, unless I get some surprise ones during the year, and they are goofy but we get along swimmingly! I was telling my director the other day I feel like I learn something new about our school everyday. Whether it be how to do progress reports or the part of the playground called "the wasteland", everyday is a new surprise.
In my personal life I have never felt more blessed by the women I live with. They are extremely supportive when I have a bad teacher day, am frustrated with life or when I miss the States and just want to run back. No one said this journey was going to be easy and that is certainly true but it is an adventure and that is what I was hoping for! I have had days where I have decided to become an astronaut and quit my teaching gig, but those have past for now. I am continuing spanish lessons with another teacher and it is a interesting experience. It has humbled me and taught me how to be a more understanding teacher, but it has also shown an ugly side of pride. It is not an easy language by any means, but I am determined to learn it! This past Monday we had the chance to visit one of the middle school students houses and play with the puppies her dog just had! It was one of the best Monday afternoons I think anyone could have. We all decided we should take one, but unfortunately our apartments will not let us house a puppy. I'm sure they would be fun but then destroy everything in sight and loose their cuteness :)
Thank you for all of your prayers and support. If you could keep praying for my transition here and also for my patience with the challenges that come with it. I am so grateful to have family and friends in my life that are excited for what lies ahead!
I hope the puppies made you smile,
Sara
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