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Update From the Summer

I neglected to write about my third week in Xian as well as my week of travel while away. I havent forgotten, its on my list of things to do. I have tons of pictures that will be added as well.

But Im back in the Dabs and work has started. I have what I feel like is a good class and cant wait to get started with them. Im currently drying some tears and working towards getting them to  understand my expectations. This is my first year with kg1 and my first year starting out with a permanent teacher so we are, in fact, sharing a classroom. Its a bit different. This year is also different because Im taking a bit of a step back since she is a new graduate and I want her to be able to make decisions and figure things out.At some point we wont be here.And Ive gotten to the point where Im ok with doing that,lol. Ive been so territorial over 'my kids',lol.


In social news, I went to my first ever wine tasting. Not quite what I imagined. And I probably couldnt tell you names of what I tasted. I figured that Id make a note if I tasted something I absolutely loved. And since theyre supposed to be having these events on the regular, Im hoping that that will be the case sometime soon.

Year four and counting. I dont see a specific end date in sight for international teaching. Its really a wonderful thing, all things considered!

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