Monday, September 03, 2007
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
aims and objectives
I have spent the last week in the office, I haven't taught any students for at least 10 days. I have been designing courses and compiling lesson plans! This is what I wanted, a more administrative role,luckily I will be back in the classroom for a couple of weeks from next week.Then in September, my employer has asked me to stay in the office to plan the year's lessons.I should then be able to get some teaching time in October.This is really what i wanted though, it's great to get my hands on the crap that I've always been given and turn it into something that may actually be half decent. We shall see if the teachers agree with me.
Only 1 week until the family arrive.This has been way too long apart, it seems that way because of Barcelona.Next time we travel together.
We are in the midst of a Typhoon here, I may get a day off tomorrow.I would have gambled in the past that I definitely would, and i would still be in the pub right now(11pm).I'm older and wiser now(ha ha) and know quite well that it's only a 50-50 chance,too many times the typhoon has pissed off at 6am and that can really fuck up your day. If it's still here at 9am tomorrow, then it will be time for a typhoon party-I'll let you know.
Only 1 week until the family arrive.This has been way too long apart, it seems that way because of Barcelona.Next time we travel together.
We are in the midst of a Typhoon here, I may get a day off tomorrow.I would have gambled in the past that I definitely would, and i would still be in the pub right now(11pm).I'm older and wiser now(ha ha) and know quite well that it's only a 50-50 chance,too many times the typhoon has pissed off at 6am and that can really fuck up your day. If it's still here at 9am tomorrow, then it will be time for a typhoon party-I'll let you know.
Friday, July 27, 2007
The youngest students in the world.
I have just finished a course in a kindergarten 'teaching' a group of 15 month to 24 month old (babies is the only word to use).Not only were they the youngest that I have ever taught,but by far the cutest. As my own children are far away at the moment, it did cheer me up to spend time with these kids.
I begin my real job on the 1st of August,which I am really looking forward to.I will be responsible for developing the curriculum for mainly primary schools and will still do some teaching as well.The money is good, and only 20 hours a week.This means I can teach adults a few evenings a week as well.
My acclimatisation to the heat here has been slow.I still find that unless I nip into a shop after 10 mins then I am soaked to the skin, this seems to affect the locals as well. Friday today,my biggest battle is to stay out of the pub(nothing wrong with sitting outside though!).
I begin my real job on the 1st of August,which I am really looking forward to.I will be responsible for developing the curriculum for mainly primary schools and will still do some teaching as well.The money is good, and only 20 hours a week.This means I can teach adults a few evenings a week as well.
My acclimatisation to the heat here has been slow.I still find that unless I nip into a shop after 10 mins then I am soaked to the skin, this seems to affect the locals as well. Friday today,my biggest battle is to stay out of the pub(nothing wrong with sitting outside though!).
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
u.k. today- Girl stabbed during school break
BBC NEWS | England | Gloucestershire | Girl stabbed during school break
A 13-year-old girl has been stabbed outside a school in South Gloucestershire.
A 13-year-old girl has been stabbed outside a school in South Gloucestershire.
The teenager was taken to hospital with injuries to her abdomen but these are not believed to be life-threatening........
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
victoria park-causeway bay-hongkong
I got up early this morning and went to the park at 7am, and tried to read the paper, but I was distracted.
Monday, July 09, 2007
day 3 hong kong
Day 3 hong kong.
Arrived on Saturday at 5pm after the most
horrendous flight.the pilot warned us at Gatwick
that there would be turbulence most of the
way-and he wasnt joking!It was a bit like being
on the bus up to my wifes place in the
mountains.sleep was out of the question,so was
drinking to keep my mind off impending
disaster-Beer was £3 a can.fully stressed and
shaken after 12 hours of being shaken and scared
the crap out of,we thankfully landed.I was in the
pub by 8pm, and managed to calm myself down with
the help of a few beers!
It is bloody hot here.33c and very high
humidity.barcelona weather is but a
distant,pleasant memory.I knew it would be tough
arriving at this time of year-and it is.it has
been great seeing so many familiar faces,and
catching up with the latest goss.more later.
Arrived on Saturday at 5pm after the most
horrendous flight.the pilot warned us at Gatwick
that there would be turbulence most of the
way-and he wasnt joking!It was a bit like being
on the bus up to my wifes place in the
mountains.sleep was out of the question,so was
drinking to keep my mind off impending
disaster-Beer was £3 a can.fully stressed and
shaken after 12 hours of being shaken and scared
the crap out of,we thankfully landed.I was in the
pub by 8pm, and managed to calm myself down with
the help of a few beers!
It is bloody hot here.33c and very high
humidity.barcelona weather is but a
distant,pleasant memory.I knew it would be tough
arriving at this time of year-and it is.it has
been great seeing so many familiar faces,and
catching up with the latest goss.more later.
Friday, July 06, 2007
gatwick
Arrived at gatwick quite early,checked in and
went off in search of smoking area.after I had my
smoke,I thought I would take some pics of planes
for the boys and send them via mms.got some good
pics and sent them.the a police van turned up and
gave the inquisition.what are you
doing?why?passport...etc they were friendly,and
only doing their job-but that is a sign of the times.
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