Today has been a tough day. It was my long day of teaching in this heat. The students are adjusting to the teaching methods that I am demonstrating, but panicking over the assignments that they have to prepare. As for myself, although I am certified, I have never taught this particular course before. I have to stay one step ahead of my group of teachers and still remain confident. Because I’m not a “wait-till-the-last-moment” kind of person, I find myself preparing at the last minute which cause me a bit of anxiety.
Another thing that is causing me a bit of anxiety is our airline tickets. Because my visa is only for 30 days, I must leave the country and come back. Someone said that they would take care of this by purchasing our airline tickets to Hong Kong. So far, we have not seen the results of this offer. I have found that the Chinese are very indirect people. They will say one thing but then expect someone else to carry it out. I really don’t want this crucial item to be missed as it is being passed off to other people. We hope to go to Hong Kong over the last weekend in July.
I also find myself beginning to dread cafeteria food. The heat is still troublesome as well. So, if my circumstances come to mind, please think of me in the following situations:
• That I might persevere teaching in this heat
• That I can pace myself accordingly so that I give the appropriate amount of energy towards my classes
• That I may acquire the knowledge of the lessons and be able to explain it concisely and practically
• That I continue to have patience in dealing with a variety of levels of English competencies exhibited by the students
• That I can endure the food
I am very thankful that my colleague and I (mere strangers two weeks ago) are getting along both on a professional and a social level. I am also thankful that even though my diet has changed and my system is not acting as it usually does, I have not been sick. I’m very thankful my computer works and I am able to get Skype. Talking with family members has really thwarted feelings of deep homesickness.
Well, my dear readers, I am off to bed...it’s been a long day.
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