And yesterday I was in Jordan (Petra), and the day before that I was in Suli. Vacations are the best. I might have forgotten to mention that my winter break started on Friday and that I was travelling to Israel. But I'm here, and enjoying myself IMMENSELY, and realizing all the things I've missed while … Continue reading I’m in Eilat
Category: School
I was out sick from work today, but in order to not have my pay cut, I needed a doctor's note. Which means that I had to go to the hospital, with whom the school has connections. One of the school drivers, took me to the hospital. We walked right past the Asaish officers, through … Continue reading The Way Things Work
Yep. I've been working in Kurdistan for 3 whole months. That's like, a quarter of a year. Or a third of a school year. And the best part? This means there's only 1 month until winter vacation... Do I have my priorities straight? Who cares, I'm getting the job done AND having fun.
I haven't been posting so much lately, for two reasons: 1) my internet sucks, 2) I've found people to talk to (yes!) so at the end of the day I don't always feel the need to write. I've talked with them, so I've released most of the things I need to say. Which is great, … Continue reading Quilts Are Made of Patches
The rogue pack of screaming babies in my apartment building should NOT be allowed to cry after school hours. I see enough needless tears during the day. And I can deal with it if I'm getting paid to deal with it. Parents, if you want to pay me to listen to your child throw a tantrum … Continue reading Just…No.
The perfect British remedy for a day of teaching Kurdish children. I really don't know why anyone would feel the need for liquor after a hard day's work. Hobnobs and English breakfast tea is just so damn comforting. Add a bootleg copy of X-Men and you've got yourself a party.
This job is NOT getting ANY easier. Some days just...decide to be better than others. But sure enough, my class's true colors come out eventually and then it's mayhem. My supervisors keep giving me vague advice about 10 minute lessons, enthusiasm, keeping calm, hang in there, plan your lessons thoroughly, plan, plan, plan. But what … Continue reading False Alarm
THANK GOD IT'S THURSDAY! * Vocab update: b'ḥoshi (singular), b'ḥoshitan (plural): cheers
THE COMMON COLD. Constant, never-ending, ubiquitous COLDS. The little twerps have infected me. That's why I've been sleeping so much. I never stood a chance against 28 new germ-hosts. My body's shut down - my American antibodies are trying to fend off these new, Kurdish cold germs. But the germs have won! And these are … Continue reading Curse of the Kindergarteners…
Somehow, this job is getting easier. It's still wickedly exhausting - I think that last night I fell asleep at 7pm, and this morning I got up at 6am. And the night before that, I slept from 8pm to 6am. So it's really, really tiring, and I'm having trouble finding the energy to exercise, and … Continue reading I’m Doing It
In Mutual Weirdness 