Well, the fam is gone, and I'm still left with my work - and now I have no approaching reunion to occupy my mind.
It was great having them here, and I feel more secure with myself as far as my work, I just wish... I don't know... that they were staying a little longer, that I had as much leisure to learn and enjoy myself as everyone thinks I should, that my Chinese were better, that I could go more places away from this campus... I could go on, but wishing won't make things happen.
So it's back to the ol' salt mines I guess.
Still the visit was what I needed to perk me up some. I may not sound so 'perky' but I'm more sure about what and how I'm teaching, and I was glad to bring (nearly) all of my friends together.
On the academic side of things my Friday classes were pretty lousy - I just didn't know what to give them and was in a mental rut, so I did a review of material from last week, gave them some topics in the news to advocate feelings for, and then gave them free time to do work from other classes.
...yeah, I wasn't feeling too pleased with myself after that - the students weren't upset, but that wasn't much consolation.
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Hello Love,
It WAS a wonderful time. I've been thinking about it so much since we got back. It's true, it was kind of a blur, familiarity and alien territory juxtaposed. Gave me real insight into what you are experiencing. But you have some sweet kids in those classes and they really want to learn from you and they really like you! You are obviously doing a terrific job. Now you just need to find some private time for you!
I will send a package soon...
Much love,
Mom
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