tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676545121844301454.post1113093489091338587..comments2023-10-26T08:21:36.723-07:00Comments on Love You Long Time: Day 7 already?SophieandTerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06340098724854423380noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676545121844301454.post-2872804678490765612009-09-07T19:05:36.182-07:002009-09-07T19:05:36.182-07:00Sophie -- I too just finished my first week of tea...Sophie -- I too just finished my first week of teaching and understand many of your frustrations. Believe me, American kids can stare blankly at you too. ANd, I've put more than one 7th grade boy "in a corner" for shouting out.<br /><br />I think bringing your aritistic/creative talent to your school day will both a terrific ice breaker AND a great way to connect with the kids. Also, they will get a sense of your humor.<br /><br />Simplifying your language must be hard when you have such an extensive vocabulary ... and do mean extensive. Consider it a challenge, kind of like the 1940s book cover I picked up recently at the Flea Market. "American History Told in One Syllable Words. I can't figure it out, but maybe you can.<br /><br />I'm glad you are sharing what you learn about teaching and living with others in your position. You can all learn from each other.<br /><br />I'm in NH. Tomorrow I take your Nana to her MD appointments, following up on on the wonderful care your mom gave her while she was here. She's got Nana on quite the homeopathic regimen ... have you ever heard of Antler Velvet? <br /><br />A hug and a kiss from here. Go forth and learn the little buggers something good. And, ultimately if what they learn is that Americans can be kind and that it is fun to think out of the box, than so be it. You've succeeded. (Rewatch The Sound of Music for inspiriation. You know, "Do, a deer ....)<br /><br />Love you lots,<br />KarenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741523657150381124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4676545121844301454.post-88370833326111738952009-08-25T21:40:17.679-07:002009-08-25T21:40:17.679-07:00I love the hanging fish and the monks and the craz...I love the hanging fish and the monks and the crazy colorful stuff for sale on the street. Your photos are SO GREAT!! Wish I was there to say "wow!" with you!Sherinoreply@blogger.com