Hermit Style
I think it’s safe to say that Ryan and I have developed an uncanny ability to stay in for the large majority of (dare I say the entire) weekend. I can make a couple of solid excuses for this because … Continue reading
Month: August 2011
Culture Shocking
Tamales! This and the rest are from the lovely Pueblito de Los Dominicos, a market hosting incredible artisans and handicrafts. I’ve mentioned before that I’ve experienced a few symptoms of Culture Shock. Rest assured! I don’t share the following stages in a homesick kind of … Continue reading
Snow Day in August
Shakespeare had a good one about snow and writing: “As soon go kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words.” — Two Gentlemen of Verona Well, nothing says “you now live in the other … Continue reading
First Class Down
I taught my first English class yesterday and I survived and the student didn’t call me out for being a total hack, so I’d say things were an overall success. I also have the kind people of Chile to thank … Continue reading
Phonemes and Friends
After four weeks of TEFL classes, two textbooks, some 20 quizzes, three papers, six hour-long lesson plans and teaching demos, and nearly a dozen new friends, I am a certified English teacher! Of course, it took a few other things … Continue reading