2 days down! I cut the camp from three hours to just 2 hours. It was difficult to keep their focus for that long. I tip my hat to full time teachers who occupy children all day long.
The first day I was flying solo. They were all sitting in their chairs silently looking at me. I froze for a second and though, what did I sign up for? I decided to dive right in though. We sang the alphabet song. They thought it was hilarious.
Olga showed up today and jumped in to help. I am so thankful for her.
So far so good. I hope the rest of camp/school continues to run smoothly.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Camp Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the first day of my summer camp. There will be around 15-20 kids. We will focus on learning the alphabet. There will be lots of games, play dough, and sugary snacks. Wish me luck and patience!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Visiting Home
I left for Arizona mid June. I thought I would be really emotional and overwhelmed about the whole ordeal, but it felt normal to be back.
I loved lounging on the couch all day in my pj's, mixing up delicious drinks at night, cooking with my mom, and the peacefulness of my parents house.
It was difficult to communicate to family and friends what my experience in the DR has been like so far. To really understand my life here I think you have to come live it first hand like my Mom, Grandma, and Aunt did back in January.
I chose the right time to visit home. I appreciated everything and enjoyed every second, but I was also ready to be back in the DR. I don't think I would have been able to say the same a couple of months back.
I think this next year will be productive, fun, and fulfilling.
Random observations:
The technology in the US is awesome, IPhones, IPads, emailed receipts, paying with a card at a vending machine. I am in awe about what my new(!) Kindle can do.
Arizona is super dry. My body was in shock going from this humid island to the dry desert.
Gracias a dios I have learned some patience in my time here.
I still haven't learned to pack light.
I don't miss driving.
Modern washing machines are one of the greatest inventions.
"It’s a funny thing coming home. Nothing changes. Everything looks the same, feels the same, even smells the same. You realize what’s changed is you."
F. Scott Fitzgerald
I loved lounging on the couch all day in my pj's, mixing up delicious drinks at night, cooking with my mom, and the peacefulness of my parents house.
It was difficult to communicate to family and friends what my experience in the DR has been like so far. To really understand my life here I think you have to come live it first hand like my Mom, Grandma, and Aunt did back in January.
I chose the right time to visit home. I appreciated everything and enjoyed every second, but I was also ready to be back in the DR. I don't think I would have been able to say the same a couple of months back.
I think this next year will be productive, fun, and fulfilling.
Random observations:
The technology in the US is awesome, IPhones, IPads, emailed receipts, paying with a card at a vending machine. I am in awe about what my new(!) Kindle can do.
Arizona is super dry. My body was in shock going from this humid island to the dry desert.
Gracias a dios I have learned some patience in my time here.
I still haven't learned to pack light.
I don't miss driving.
Modern washing machines are one of the greatest inventions.
"It’s a funny thing coming home. Nothing changes. Everything looks the same, feels the same, even smells the same. You realize what’s changed is you."
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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