That is what one of my students said to me today when he asked me to date him. The Chileans love kissing cheeks, I have never felt so loved in my whole life, but it is a weird thing to have the students greet me with a kiss (which is probably why I am sick all the time). They are totally ridiculous and exhausting, it's a good thing they have won my heart already.
I started out the week by presenting a slide show of my life with information and photos of my friends, family, scenery, and famous people in the US. It was really fun and they think Zach is pretty darn cute. The girls all told me how handsome he is. Then I introduced them to a few choice country songs, the cha cha slide song, and Beyonce, I may have found my soul mates.
My classroom is in the library because the earthquake destroyed my classroom which has proven to be a problem because today I was yelled at by the Inspector (vice principal to the vice principal, much like Dwight from the office, so I am not taking it too seriously). He was pretty mad thought because he ended up yelling at me again for not making my debate team wear their smocks during practice. I'm sure you are probably thinking, "What is she doing coaching a debate team in Chile?" I am thinking the same thing. I don't really know how debate works because I was not a supportive sister and have never attended any of my siblings debate meets, so I am a loss. I am sincerely sorry Heather, Caleb, and Ben. Currently, I am having them recite poetry aloud to work on pronunciation and also debate why the Inspector should be fired. This leads me to my plea: Rather than me getting fired for getting them all riled up, please share any and all advice you have about debate. I promise upon my return to the promised land I will attend debate meets and even judge them.
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hannibal,
ReplyDeletewhat kind of debate are you coaching? is it team or individual? what are they debating? why do they have to wear smocks? do they throw paint at one another while they debate? just make sure they have outlines of what they want to talk about and pay attention to the other side and they will be fine. i think. becky is the master though. i told her to read this post and i bet she'll have some good advice.
also - you better judge a meet when you're back in the states.
and, i didn't go to many swim meets. in fairness.
love you!