Sorry for the delay in creating a blog - apparently I am blog challenged, but I think I'm working through it. My first week here has been wonderful (apart from being sick, more on that later). I arrived on Thursday morning with the other YAGMs, and met one of my supervisors at Heathrow. We then traveled to my new home. I was too scared to leave the house alone for the first day and a half, trust me to get lost in London on my first day! I think not having a cell phone freaked me out. Anywho, my supervisor is still making fun of me, or "taking the mickey out of me" for this fact. See, I'm learning the lingo!
The first weekend was full of sightseeing with other YAGMs, and eventually with the other volunteers here at Springboard, and luckily everyone is fabulous! Phew! Our first day of work is tomorrow, I'm praying we don't get lost. Trust me to, though, I'm sure I'll find a way.
After my roommates convinced me I looked like a zombie, and after not being able to drink more than tea for two days, I went to the doctor and am on antibiotics to clear up my throat. And I'm feeling better! Thank you, international health care.
I'm so excited for work tomorrow! I will be teaching literacy to children ages 5-11 and will have about 15 students. I cannot wait!
Walking through Heathrow, on our way to our new home
The London Eye
Westminster Abbey, we caught an excellent organ recital here!
Erin - let me know if you need any suggestions for literacy lessons. I am still doing teacher training in this area. Gram
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had a great first day. Love ya, Mum
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've already had some adventures!:) Isn't London great?!! I hope teaching is going well!
ReplyDelete~Naomi
You got your sense of direction from our side of the family. I know I can't walk a mile without getting lost.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had a safe trip over. Keep up the posts! Lots of Love,
Grad