This one is going to be quick because I have a intro to the gym class tonight. I tried to sign up for the gym/pool combo in our apartment complex last week, but in typical bureaucratic fashion I have to prove I know my way around a gym safely before they will grant me a smartcard pass-- they are charging me HK$80 in addition to the gym fee for the course (did not charge my teacher friend Scott!) AND I had to pay to use the pool the other day since I was not an official member yet! Oh well! The pool itself is gorgeous... an oasis in the middle of the city. It's pretty ironic that the other times I have tried to go to swim laps there always happens to be a thunderstorm warning issued and they close the pool. Regardless it will be nice to have those facilities at my disposal after work!
Well we had another orientation this morning for school. We watched videos of other students in the classroom to get ideas of games and lessons we could use. We also had to sign an official contract and hand over a hefty deposit. I got really worked up and stressed out thinking that this whole adventure has not even begun, and I feel like I have already been here for ages!
I am worried about the first week of class! I hope to establish a good rapport with the kids, get a feeling of how much the students know, and make the correct bus and metro on time! It is such a weird feeling of the unknown, starting a new job. Will let you know how it goes tomorrow! Wish us luck!
Monday, August 31
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SB! Good luck to you! You will do a great job teaching! Don't worry and don't stress! It will all fall into place. Glad you are safe and having a good time! I miss you and love you! Oh and I'm downloading Skype ASAP. Have a good first day of school! Love you!
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ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you guys starting school this week! I know both of you will do great. This kids will love both of your personalities and friendliness, it won't take them long to open up I bet. Trip what is the best way to email you? I also wanted to call but didn't know what time is best? I was thinking I could call when on my way to work and talk to you guys becuase that would be in the morning right? Anyways GOOD Luck and I love the blog. Hope to talk to you again soon.