If you were not aware, it is Friday, which means that the weekend is here. This week I am really excited about that for two reasons.
First, Nádya started a new job this week. Yeah, the last one died because the boss wanted a lot more than she was willing to pay for. Things like not having a desk/workspace of her own were also factors.
So, I am excited because she does not have to work tomorrow, and she has been working all week. I have kinda missed having her around.
The new job is at a urology clinic doing the same things she was doing before (insurance billing). I visited the place once, and it has a fountain in the lobby. That would be unremarkable, but it is of an urchin... well, he is urinating in a pool. I almost laughed out loud when I walked in the door.
Second, school starts in only a couple of weeks, which means that I will have "a job." I am still going about my preparations, and so forth, but I think it will seem more real when I have a few students looking back at me wondering what I will say, and have them do next.
Ah, the dread of humanity. Yes, I remember those moments when I saw those staring eyes. But somehow it always went pretty "well". I don't remember every running out of things to talk about. Of course I was "teaching" advanced students who could already speak English, and the structure of the class was simply to have conversations in English. I pretty much just came up with a topic, and we filled the class time just talking. I can't say I enjoyed it beyond belief, but I don't think it was a complete failure or waste of time for the students. They seemed to enjoy themselves, more-or-less - even though they were talking with a totally atypical, pretty shy American!
ReplyDeleteI think the curriculum you are implementing will probably be more technical and structured. I would have a hard time with this, I think. But I'm sure you will do great. I think I would fail miserably if I was expected to train people on English grammar... since I don't really understand it myself.
Hey Phil,
ReplyDeleteYeah, I guess I am a little more outgoing than you, but that does not make me an extrovert! I still get baffled by why, when someone finds out I am an American, suddenly I am the star of everything.
Speaking of which, marketing this school with me as the biggest selling point is working well. But sometimes I wonder what I have gotten myself into. I am learning a lot through the process, though. :D
Yes, you are learning some good life lessons here Karl. I'm sure you won't be dissapointed by the results when you look back in a few years. "I wonder what I have gotten myself into..." is not a bad place to be. Just stay vigilant and continue to trust the Lord.
ReplyDeleteBlessings on you and yours!