Armenia Trip Recap: So I got to Armenia on July 15 with my sister, brother, and 5 other AYF members who were going to Artsakh for 5 weeks. There were more arrivals the following week, 4 cousins and a friend, and another friend arrived the week after. Even though the Youth Corps group left for Artsakh, the house was quite crowded... Everyone wanted to do different things, and of course I didn't want to do any of the tourist-y things. To tell you the truth, I don't quite remember what I did for an entire month, but I know that there were many nights spent at Meghedi, many days spent running errands, and trying to see as many friends as possible. Also, I have to write about a medical situation we had.... One of the girls who went to Artsakh got an eye infection and they sent her to Yerevan. We spent the day looking for an eye doctor and finally went to Zeytoon's 8th hospital's eye "wing". It turns out we had to go back there EVERY morning for the next 2 weeks. So that's what I was doing for almost 2 weeks....
With all the "tashkhala", I felt like I needed to get away a little. I was already planning on going to Lebanon (first time) sometime in September, so I decided to move that trip up, and bought a ticket and left for Lebanon on August 8. Lebanon was nothing what I expected. So many people had told me so many negative things... and on the other hand, so many people had made it seem like Lebanon was God's gift to humans... I spent the week going around and seeing all the sites. I also got to see where the house that my grandfather had built in the village. Hearing all those stories about my mom's family spending summers in the village, it was nice to finally see it.
It was in Lebanon that I received an email telling me about my grandfather's death, so as soon as I got to Armenia, I bought a new one-way ticket and returned home in time for the funeral. I suppose I was disappointed that I didn't get to do any of the projects I was planning on doing...since I planned on doing them after everyone's departure. I was even more disappointed that I got home before some of them! So, this Armenia trip wasn't one of the best ones.. although it was really nice to be there and I got my dose, I suppose it'll have to last me until winter break. :) --- Yes, New Year's in Armenia... again! Who's in?
Today was my first day of teaching fifth grade... excellent day! The students are great, and I think we're going to have a great year together. I guess you could say I'm somewhat of a strict teacher. But all my rules are logical, and I don't expect the impossible. My emphasis is on improving their reading and writing skills, but most of all trying to INSPIRE them to read and write more. :)
TSUH :)~
With all the "tashkhala", I felt like I needed to get away a little. I was already planning on going to Lebanon (first time) sometime in September, so I decided to move that trip up, and bought a ticket and left for Lebanon on August 8. Lebanon was nothing what I expected. So many people had told me so many negative things... and on the other hand, so many people had made it seem like Lebanon was God's gift to humans... I spent the week going around and seeing all the sites. I also got to see where the house that my grandfather had built in the village. Hearing all those stories about my mom's family spending summers in the village, it was nice to finally see it.
It was in Lebanon that I received an email telling me about my grandfather's death, so as soon as I got to Armenia, I bought a new one-way ticket and returned home in time for the funeral. I suppose I was disappointed that I didn't get to do any of the projects I was planning on doing...since I planned on doing them after everyone's departure. I was even more disappointed that I got home before some of them! So, this Armenia trip wasn't one of the best ones.. although it was really nice to be there and I got my dose, I suppose it'll have to last me until winter break. :) --- Yes, New Year's in Armenia... again! Who's in?
Today was my first day of teaching fifth grade... excellent day! The students are great, and I think we're going to have a great year together. I guess you could say I'm somewhat of a strict teacher. But all my rules are logical, and I don't expect the impossible. My emphasis is on improving their reading and writing skills, but most of all trying to INSPIRE them to read and write more. :)
TSUH :)~
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