Well, the semester has been going for a couple weeks now, and it has gone very well. The children at all my schools seem to be much warmer, and see me as more of a friend than just a teacher, they are more eager to speak with me and in general to just want to hang around me more. For me, this is probably the best part about teaching, the chance to spend time with the kids and try to invest in their lives is something I thoroughly enjoy.
In the beginning of the year, the time to go home seemed so far away, and at times almost unattainable, but now as the end of the year continues to get closer and closer. It's kinda weird, as much as I will be glad to get home and to see and be with family and friends, I am actually dreading having to leave Taiwan, to be perfectly honest, I will not miss teaching at all, although the time I spent teaching was very enjoyable, the things that I will miss the most are the people.
Walking down the street here in Jiji, we are constantly met with eager Hello's various other greetings and even the occasional hug. It seems strange to me that after spending just a year in this country, how attached to the people I have become.
As time goes by, the days are starting to get a little longer and the weather is getting warmer(something I am grateful for, but will probably regret once may rolls around) This afternoon a few of us walked up a little ways into the mountains, the view was beautiful, and it was very nice to breathe the fresh air.
Near the top of the mountain, there is a little place that sells popsicles, and is known for having many different flavors. They were really good.
Hope this post didn't bore you too much, have a great week.
Anthony
Jiji
