Hello everyone,
It it the third week of school for us and we're starting to get a hold of this teaching thing. The students are amazing. Of course we have some sections, like those before recess and the last class of the day, that are difficult to control but we're loving it. I am amazed at how much I love teaching. My mother always told me that I would make a great teacher (mother always says you'd be good at any and everything, that's what makes them mom), but mine was on to something. Maybe I should give up my business aspirations and turn to education. Let's see how it plays out.
Every day is better than the last. The students know our names and my favorite soccer team. If they like Man U they say I look like Rooney. If they like Arsenal I look like Giroud. Truth is I look like neither but I appreciate the fact that they are comparing me to a world class professional athlete.
Two weekends ago Liz and I went to the Simien Mountains for my birthday. It was breathtaking. Again I can't explain the views in writing so I will show some pictures. Prepare to to stare for a few...
It it the third week of school for us and we're starting to get a hold of this teaching thing. The students are amazing. Of course we have some sections, like those before recess and the last class of the day, that are difficult to control but we're loving it. I am amazed at how much I love teaching. My mother always told me that I would make a great teacher (mother always says you'd be good at any and everything, that's what makes them mom), but mine was on to something. Maybe I should give up my business aspirations and turn to education. Let's see how it plays out.
Every day is better than the last. The students know our names and my favorite soccer team. If they like Man U they say I look like Rooney. If they like Arsenal I look like Giroud. Truth is I look like neither but I appreciate the fact that they are comparing me to a world class professional athlete.
Two weekends ago Liz and I went to the Simien Mountains for my birthday. It was breathtaking. Again I can't explain the views in writing so I will show some pictures. Prepare to to stare for a few...
That picture arrangement is weird I know but this blog layout is throwing me for a loop right now. The trip was unreal. We went for 2 full days and that was the perfect amount of time.
Anyway work is the best. We are having fun and learning just as much as the students every time that we step on campus. Some of the teachers paint us as the Western saviors, expecting that we would bring teaching materials aimed at developmental learning and evaluation. I advised to go use a computer in the library and check it our for themselves. We'll see how that goes. We are hear to help and more than happy to do everything that we can. Some are surprised when I tell them that I worked in finance not education. All you need to conquer anything is a positive attitude and dedication. Work as hard as humanly possible and anything is possible.
One of our friends from Addis is in town for the next few days so it'll be fun showing him around and playing tour guide. We're usually on the other end of that one.
The rain has stopped and now it's warm and breezy. This is the best weather and I look forward to having it for the next six months.
I hope everyone is working hard at life and having fun. Lord knows we are.
Ciao
Wow, what awesome pictures. So amazing to be around all that. Enjoy!!
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