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Published: October 4th 2009
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Do you have those words that when you begin to type another word, you automatically type it? I do that all the time. Even if I never use the word I automatically type, I still do it. I always want to type "ransom" for "random". When do I ever use the word ransom? You're right.. I don't.
Here are some random things for you to look through. And the pictures are random too. They don't go with the blog at all, but I had them to share..
I'm pretty much used to all the split pants and using the bathroom in the street, but I'll tell you what I'm not used to.. and what I hope I will never be. The smell. Man, there are certain spots on campus that I just don't want to walk because I know it's going to be bad. There's a place on your way to the campus stores that almost knocks me down. It's also really close to the student canteen where you can get cheap meals.. talk about losing your appetite. It's also really bad in the buildings near the bathrooms. I have yet to venture inside one because I know it's
The Worm
Isn't it huge? It was laying my bathroom floor beside the washing machine. I'm glad I didn't step on it. going to be bad. If the smell is any insight to the inside, I'm happy just smelling it. Well, not happy.. you know what I mean.
Another thing is the classroom. I always complained at Freed that students left their trash/food laying around in the student center which caused bugs to invade.. like nasty bugs. Well, you would think that the student center was spotless when you look at the classrooms here. It's not really the floor or anything.. in fact, if you're the teacher and you just stand up front the whole time, you would think it's pretty clean. It's only when you walk to the back of the room or sit down in a desk (I've done both) when you see the truth. Sometimes I wouldn't mind believing what's false instead of seeing the truth.. of course, that's only in things that are trivial (I hope you know me well enough to know that). Students leave everything inside the desks. I've seen dirty tissues, empty noodle bowls, empty bottles, banana peels, wrappers... the list could go on. I'm surprised the place isn't crawling with bugs. Blech. I feel like I should carry my Raid around with me.
Corn
Doesn't it look super appetizing? Really, it wasn't that bad. I ate most of it. I've not heard a single girl say that she is happy with herself. Some of the skinniest girls I've met have told me they want to lose weight.. why? Because their classmates and families tell them they are fat. Oh please. This one girl groaned when I walked into class. I asked her what it was about and if it meant that she didn't want to be in class today (I wouldn't blame her if she said yes, but she didn't). She said, "I'm getting fat! I'm not happy when I look in the mirror." Or something to that effect.. I made a scoffing noise, and then her friend said she was losing weight.. she is even skinnier than the first one. It's ridiculous.
Speaking of not being happy with themselves... no wonder they aren't. Their classmates are seriously cruel. I had them put on plays for me. It was just a two person thing.. and I asked who did not have a partner this morning. This one girl who was sitting alone did not have one.. so I asked a group of three to split up and have someone be her partner. The girl I asked was like, "No. I don't want to be. She doesn't talk." I know the kid heard her say it. I felt bad for her.. and it upset me at the same time. In my other class there was a boy who did not have a partner. I told a group of three to split up, and they all just sat there. One girl even shook her head vehemently (good word). I finally said, "Okay. You are partners with Bob. Move so you can work together." I would feel terrible about myself if I were in his position. He had to move to the girl because she didn't want to move.
I'm still loving all the tshirts I see.. I saw one yesterday that said, "Live Likes Rockstar" (I started to type "Robertson" for "Rockstar." I type that one a lot more than "ransom") I definitely want to get some tshirts. They're awesome.
Speaking of awesome, it's crazy how many words we have to explain to the students.. awesome being one of them. Last night I said something about getting a "big jacket". I had to explain what I meant... so I changed it to "heavy coat" and that seemed to work out better. I also had to explain "itch". I was rubbing my eye, and one of the girls asked if I was tired. I said, "No. My eye is itching." Another one looked puzzled and said, "What is itching?" to one of her friends. I scratched my arm and said, "See? Itching." They were all like "ooohhh!" I thought it was funny.
I'm feeling like there's something else I should share, but it's not coming to me right now, so I'll just close for now.
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Amy
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Perhaps?
Perhaps this is an opportunity for you to teach these people some manners and responsibility when it comes to trash and hygiene? And how they speak to one another? You can't change the habits of an entire country but they are in your care often and for a length of time. Perhaps it's not a bad thing to learn Ms. Brenda doesn't like a funky classroom where people are rude to one another? Just a random thought (I don't try to type ransom, LOL...that's weird!). Good luck!