Ally mentioned that I needed to update my blog so that I had a more cheerful title than "Friday's are tiring." So, I thought I would update it to, "I survived the week." Not only is it true, but I had my doubts that I would a few times this week. ;-)
Not only was I almost ran over by three different cars on my walk home today (oddly enough, all three were reversing in the middle of the road when I was trying to cross intersections) but I also survived a pretty gross cold that had me feeling horrendous for an entire week. All of my plans last weekend were cancelled as I stayed at home in bed feeling more miserable by the moment. Today, a full week later, I am only starting to feel semi-normal again. As an added bonus? I have my voice back! All of the kids and staff at the school have gotten this cold and although I have felt so awful with no energy for a week, most of the staff have it much worse than I do/did. Yay for my immune system? (I never thought I would ever be writing those words out...)
So yes. I survived the week. Some highlights:
1) Two 2nd grade boys running up and hugging me before the after school class. They really can't communicate with me but the hugs said it all.
2) "Hello, Jessica-teacher!!" I will never tire of hearing that, especially when I am walking down the street and I hear a tiny voice call that out to me. I especially see the kindergarten/first grade students out of the school more often and that's pretty much the only English they know. It's beyond adorable. Especially when they will run up to me, tug at my coat, say hi, and then run back to their parent(s).
3) Actually, all of my students are pretty great. Even though I felt so sick this week, I still enjoyed teaching them and talking to them. That is a great thing, indeed.
Not only was I almost ran over by three different cars on my walk home today (oddly enough, all three were reversing in the middle of the road when I was trying to cross intersections) but I also survived a pretty gross cold that had me feeling horrendous for an entire week. All of my plans last weekend were cancelled as I stayed at home in bed feeling more miserable by the moment. Today, a full week later, I am only starting to feel semi-normal again. As an added bonus? I have my voice back! All of the kids and staff at the school have gotten this cold and although I have felt so awful with no energy for a week, most of the staff have it much worse than I do/did. Yay for my immune system? (I never thought I would ever be writing those words out...)
So yes. I survived the week. Some highlights:
1) Two 2nd grade boys running up and hugging me before the after school class. They really can't communicate with me but the hugs said it all.
2) "Hello, Jessica-teacher!!" I will never tire of hearing that, especially when I am walking down the street and I hear a tiny voice call that out to me. I especially see the kindergarten/first grade students out of the school more often and that's pretty much the only English they know. It's beyond adorable. Especially when they will run up to me, tug at my coat, say hi, and then run back to their parent(s).
3) Actually, all of my students are pretty great. Even though I felt so sick this week, I still enjoyed teaching them and talking to them. That is a great thing, indeed.
Hurrah! I am having a similar experience. One of my students, who really doesn't seem to show much affection to anyone, has been very affectionate towards me, and responsive to my teaching methods (VERY strong EI tendencies). Yay! :)
ReplyDeleteHey, that's awesome! I am so glad you're able to make a difference like that! :)
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