Quicky McQuickerson!

By Courtney

Hello all!

It's 11:20 am on this side of the world. It is a beautiful sunny day. I just walked down to the corner market to pick up a few things. I smiled at everyone I saw, and they all smiled back. I think I might be making some progress.

Today in class will be my second time teaching English to Czech speaking students. Probably only three or four. But who knows, yesterday Morgen taught, thought she'd only have three, and SIX showed up. She did a great job. No sign of nervousness on her face or in her mannerisms. I've decided to do a lesson modal verbs, only because that's what we (the trainees) went over yesterday. It's fresh in my mind, and hopefully I can explain it as well as our instructor Olga did to us.

It seems as if during the day we never stop moving here. Always on the move, down the stairs, up the stairs, to the metro, to class, down to Tesco to grab a quick sandwich for lunch in between lessons. Then...when we finally arrive home, at last we have a moment to sit. Last night the internet was not working due to a quick spring thunderstorm. We sat, read the newspaper, ate ice cream, and drank some champagne. I worked on my lesson plan and Morgen finished a book she's read many times before. There really never is a dull moment, though we might only be sitting and reading. It's something that I personally never really took the time for back in the States. I truly enjoy the quiet time.

Good news! One of our instructors, Alena, asked all of us in class what are plans were after graduation. I told her, "I'm staying!!". She said, "Great! There's a Montessori school here in need of a teacher, would you like me to recommend you?". How could I say no? From the moment I knew I would be an English teacher, I've dreamt of teaching the little ones. Their bright faces and yearning for information is what I keep envisioning in my first lessons. To really make a mark in some youngsters life. To give them approval, and hopefully set them off on a lifetime of learning. So, I'll get my resume started, apply for the position, and then of course go through the hiring process, which is usually two or three interviews. I'll of course apply for many more. As many as I can get my grubby little hands on.

Morgen and I have been getting along so well, and I'm so thankful that she is here with me, as I'm sure she as that I'm with her. Yesterday I woke up to a not so happy message and started my day off completely on the wrong foot. Leave it to Morgen to get me out of my slump. An extra red bull and a pink Gerber Daisy is what she gave me. I'm so easy to please, thanks

MO MO!

This blog is a bit all over the place, but I hadn't written in a while, and wanted to keep everyone updated. I was going to write a detailed blog about the food in this country, but I couldn't get past the first paragraph. Let's just say...it's goooooooooood as well as aesthetically pleasing each and every time. If we were back home eating the way we are now, we'd have gained weight in a snap. But oddly enough, we've both lost weight. I fit into an old pair of jeans, and Morgen noticed some bagginess in hers. It's great! As much as I hate the stairs, they do a body good.

Well everyone, I guess it's time to catch the metro. Off to class, wish me luck!

-COCO