Welcome to week 5 of summer camp with Miss. Rita and Miss. K! Things have been going well so far, though sadly with far fewer students then I had been expecting based upon how many parents signed their kids up. It comes with the territory because it is a camp, but still makes it frustrating. You know? The kids have been well behaved for the most part. Some are more difficult then others, requiring more time, patience or work, but I love them all the same. I love challenges, so it's not so bad. Miss. K and I have settled into a nice routine with the kids, and things have really started flowing with each passing week too. I love having a routine, don't you? It's great getting to know the kids and learn about them- everything from their quirks, likes, dislikes, and little habits they do. It's things like this that make me happy. :)
I found out only last night that I will officially be teaching in Seoul!!! I am so excited about this, and can't wait to leave! Only 5 weeks left now! I realized while at swing dancing Friday night how close it is, and it hit me like a ton of bricks honestly! I mean, wow! It's both scary and exhilarating at the same time, to think that in just over a month I will be LIVING in another country. I honestly can't wait! And the more I think about and prepare myself for what's to come (as best as I can prepare at least), the more I look forward to it. So I know that I am on the right path, and making a change in my life towards a direction that is hopefully filled with peace, adventure and a closeness with God that I have been lacking lately.
Also, I've been researching master's programs that I find interesting or exceptional for when I return from Korea. I found one recently that really sparks my interest. It's called a masters international. Basically the way it works is you pursue your masters degree at a college connected with the program, and at the end of your time there, you enter the peace corp for 2 years. The peace corp counts towards your masters program, and you will be placed in the peace corp with a program doing what you are pursuing your masters degree in. Which for me would be english education/teaching. The only thing that has me hesitant is the fact that it is a 27 month obligation with the peace corp- which is a very long time. But I'm thinking on it and the more I dwell on the idea, the more I want to do it!
Why live an ordinary life when you could live an extraordinary one?
Love you guys! I can't wait to hear more updates from all of you on how things are going!
Always,
Rita
Wow babe, you're on your way.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. Travelling to China, it was almost like I was in the middle of a dream. And sometimes I still think I'm in one. But you're going to love it.
Those programs sound amazing! You're going to do amazing things. :)