Just Rollin' With It...

Well, I have been back at school for two weeks. So far it has been busy, to say the least. It has been a little difficult to find my bearings in my study abroad classes. The classes are twelve weeks long, and I had a substitute cover the first three weeks, so I could go back to the US. It has been a difficult transition, but I am finally in control of my two classes.

There has also been an added complication. I have also been asked to teach two more. Our staff lost our math teacher. As a result, I am now teaching a social sciences class and an algebra/trigonometry class. My friend Ted has also offered to help. He is teaching a statistics and business math class. I am glad too, because that stuff is beyond my understanding. I would feel much more comfortable teaching calculus, and I might end up doing just that, if we cannot find another math teacher.

I have not yet started teaching at the high school. The students returned today, and they will have to go through a week of military training before they begin their regular classes. I am eager to start though. I love starting with new students. Their curiosity about foreigners is incredible. I love being able to bash their stereotypes and being a good ambassador.

The next few weeks are going to be very busy, but I know that I’ll get through it. I am just happy that I don’t have to really on my own strength; otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to do it. I am going to have to really on His strength… I am going to be handed 38 research papers tomorrow. Even though it is difficult, it is still a joy. I really do love my kids!

"Chose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."

-Confucius

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