I am grateful to be in China; overall, I really like it here! There are ups and downs as usual—but more ups than downs. I am impressed with the open-mindedness and initiative-taking of the leadership in our school.. There is also a strong desire among the teachers to make positive changes among the overseas staff and within the curriculum. I get along with all of my coworkers, and like them on a personal level, which is huge. I am grateful for the friendships I have formed here.
Soon, I will enjoy a 4 week vacation, and am also looking for a new apartment—with a bathtub! Heaven! I will get to spend another few weeks in Tibet Autonomous areas of western Sichuan during my vaca; anywhere from 2-3 weeks depending on moving, money, etc. I also need to gear up - literally - and get hiking pants and other accroutrements to make my days of trekking safer and comfortable (“safety” as in get a first aid kit; there are no concerns about humans or wildlife endangering me here). I have great co-teachers and great kids, and although vastly different from my experiences in Korean and US schools, my time at school is good overall. In fact, when I think on it, everything except air pollution and my energy/motivation levels are good here! I am grateful for my life—overall!!
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