Birthdays!

While my week has been up and down at different moments and I've realized a small break is in order today shaped up to be a great day.

I went to school as normal and today the kids were crazy. They cried at EVERYTHING! I guess that's what happens sometimes at the age of 3. But my day started by getting up early this morning to make cookies for my roommate. Today is her birthday but yet she made a big dinner and cake and I wanted to make something for her. My mom had emailed me the recipe and I had all the ingredients but then I realized that the conversions could be an issue. I made one batch (which was small) and realized I didn't do enough. The second batch turn out A LOT better. :) I had too much sugar but no one noticed. ;) I was able to do this and get ready in 2 1/2 hours this morning before work.

Later this evening. I went to teach at the ischool. This is my adult class. I've never taught adults before. Every time I get nervous!! Kids just go along with it and I can adjust my lessons. Adults will tell you what they think! Today I wasn't feeling confident at all! A friend stopped into the cafe quickly to tell me that her mom had heard that I was good and that I just needed to have the confidence. Nothing and no one had told me I was bad because I'm not. It was very nice of her and she was very right. Classes ended up going quite nicely. The flow was actually pretty good. They asked questions and we were able to work through them. I feel like whenever I go back to the states to teach I will do an even better job because I understand some of this grammar even better. :) And because I've actually taught how to learn a language.

When I arrived at home my roommate was having dinner and we all sat and enjoyed some great company. Right after we ate some more people stopped by for some birthday wishes. It was great we all laughed and ate and just had an amazing time together. Nights like this remind me why I'm here and make me thankful that I am! I want to be able to reach out and invite others to things and talk with people about what's going on in their lives but my language skills aren't there yet. So for now I can continue to work and spend time with staff and build those relationships and just enjoy them. I am very thankful that there was a time to just breath, sit, and enjoy everything/one around me.