I am very happy with my life right now. Today I had that same overwhelming happiness that hit me several months ago when I got on the bus to come down here. I felt like I was maybe a complete idiot, but I was content.
All the same, I am learning a very, very difficult lesson right now. I found myself singing this song very loudly and passionately in my hallway just now:
A few good things have happened to me this week. The other night, a trip across the street for tacos turned into a five hour conversation with one of the police officers who guards our apartments. He is a very interesting person, and soon I'll be giving him and his girlfriend English lessons. I've already learned a lot from him in other things.
Also, my new job is going well. It was a bit overwhelming at first, but i'm finding my rhythm. That said, I should be going to bed soon, but I have a few things to resolve first.
Finally, today one of my students (whether to suck up or not I don't know) said, "I really like Herr Whitfill (Mr. Whitfill). I think he's a good teacher, even though I haven't known him that long."
It was extremely encouraging. Teaching children has made me wonder if they can see that I am generally interested in them. Many times I have to take away time from their recess or write their names on the board to get them to pay attention, but they also make me laugh, and I enjoy their company.
Tomorrow is Friday. On Saturday I'll be with friends. Next week is the Mexican Bicentennial. After that I'm going to Cuernavaca to do some hiking with my good friend, Nico. Funny how every time we're together it involves me scaling heights that scare me to death, but I am looking forward to some fresh air and a nice view.
I'll write more soon. As I write this I'm uploading pictures and movies to photobucket.com. I'll show you all soon.
Love, always,
~Buster
:) Das Lied ist super! Ich mag es total!
ReplyDelete~Aaron