After hearing an Uzbeki-Language version of "Who Let the Dogs Out (Woof, Woof, Woof)" at a cafe the other night, I can make that statement pretty confidently.
Thanks for all the comments and keep them coming, except for the ones about the Orioles. I'm shutting down all commenting on anything about the Orioles for the rest of the season. When I left they had just taken two of three at Yankee Stadium and I was feeling pretty good about the direction they were going. Since I left they have apparently lost one game 30-3 and been no-hit by a rookie (on the hated Red Sox no less) in another. So please, no more updates. Or just lie and make up good news. Thanks in advance.
Things here are still good, and still interesting. The people here seem to be a fan of burning trash and lots of other things, so it's not uncommon to see a small contained fire in a field or along the side of the road. But the other night we looked up at the mountain range outside of town and part of it appeared to be on fire. It was burning in a neat, long row, so it looked to be contained, but we've noticed that it's moved gradually lower and lower down the side of the mountains. Although it might be on the verge of engulfing the town, none of the locals seem to be too worried. And I tried to take a picture of it the other night, because it actually looks really beautiful at night, but none of them came out at all. And unfortunately my camera doesn't have a "mountain on fire at night" setting.
This past week we each taught three 10-15 minute lessons to some of the classes. It wasn't as much teaching as talking about our families in America, speaking very slow, simple English, and playing a game to test their recollection. Next week we will each teach two full lessons.
We also started this past week an English Club. We had two sessions, one with older kids and one with younger kids. We mainly played games like Simon Says, Charades, Hangman, etc, just basic games that reinforce the limited English they already know. It was a lot of fun, but after doing the session with the younger kids I felt like I knew what it was like to have a ten-year-old have a birthday party. With 50 kids. We were all exhausted, and sweating a little (no AC) after running all the games. At least the kids were really into it and seemed to be having a lot of fun.
Well, that's it for this week. Hopefully I can get back to the Internet next week. At some point I hope to be able to respond individually to some of your messages, but I am getting them all and I really appreciate them. Take care, Chris
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I heard somewhere that the Orioles are the best team ever.
ReplyDeleteI hope your games of hangman were as exciting as ours always were when we were waiting for our students who never showed up.
Glad to hear you're well. It's still really hot in Tucson and shows now sign of cooling.
I hate leaving blog comments because I think I sound idiotic.
Hey Chris,
ReplyDeleteDo the kids know of your history fighting crime at Juvey? Hopefully for their sakes they won't cheat when playing Simon says.
Made it through my first week in London. I think things will work out here. Still miss the good old USA as I'm sure you do as well.
Try and get copies of that version of 'Who let the dogs out'. Makes a great gift.
-Carl
Burning trash has been cool in America for at least a decade, so I guess it makes sense that it is starting to catch on over there. I have some good news about the Orioles. Jay Gibbons did not get caught with hgh. I read it in People Magazine so it has to be true. Who knew that he wasn't using? I pulled the tip of a pen cap out of some lady's ear today. The patient said it broke off and flipped up into her ear. Wow. Fiction can be fun.
ReplyDeleteI have noticed a number of license plates in Virginia that begin with KAZ.
ReplyDeleteCoincidence . . . ?