Thank You Nina

You salvaged this week for us.

It has been an overwhelming, frustrating week for both of us. We were warned, but it has still been difficult trying to teach to these kids. Besides the fact that there is always at least 10 awful kids in every class (if not all but 10), it is just hard to keep track of 9 classes that meet 2-4 times a week. Adding to that is the unannounced cancellation of class. This has happened to me twice. Cancelled class is plenty good, I'm all for it...just tell me about it so I don't get up at 6AM to sit in the office for 2 hours!!!

I'll spare you more venting and cut to the fun part. Every time we're really discouraged, it seems like something happens that is really encouraging. Liz had her 4 day a week English class (all mine are 2 days a week so I'm not as far along as her) write a paragraph about their dream job. It has been quite interesting and hilarious reading their responses. I am definitely going to do the same with my classes next [short] week (Saturday...ugh). Anyway, here is the response that broke our hearts and made our week:

"I never dream to be beautiful or married to a man who has a lot of money. So I am eager to be a office worker. And every month can get a set amount of income. Sometimes I will dream that myself wearing uniform and pick the material case. When I thought of this, I will often encourage myself. Cheer up. One day to be a real office worker."

- Nina