First Day of School

Devoted Fans:



I've been sick the last few days and have been keeping it (I want to say cool, but I suppose that is not appropriate.) rather warm. Staying indoors, listening to the rain, and trying to nurse my sore throat, cough, and cold with some hot tea. There's a lot of that stuff out here in Hong Kong! Today is my first day as a teacher and I will tell you more when I have gone through the whole day. In the meantime, just know that this has been a hard week for me. With the weather getting colder, the wind picking up, and then, of course, the adjustment of being in a new city, I'm already beginning to miss home a bit.
Macau - Robert, Laura, Pravin, Alex



I don't think getting sick helped. I'm really excited for my first day, though. I haven't uploaded too many photographs, so I thought it was about time that I made some space for those. Sorry for not enough cityscapes, but the problem is that my computer is missing in action. I've been running around just trying to download what I can onto public computers when I'm drinking my hot tea or sipping my soup du jour. Dragon-I, with Johnny, the local spot on Hollywood Road



I slipped on my tall boots, jet black skirt and matching jacket with bright crimson scarf and on my way. I may have looked very New York, except for the large California-movie-star sunglasses. Sometimes I just can't help myself. I want to look like I'm from out of town. I'm on the way to traverse the slings and arrows of the metro system today. The main trial is getting through the subway without too many people breathing on you or subjecting one to excessive bodily odor. Ugh. If I can step off the MTR feeling clean, it is a good day. As it is, I still enjoy how simple it is to walk everywhere without an automobile. Sometimes I miss that little Nissan Sentra at home, though. She's a little beauty. But now she's gone - little Lightning. So many memories with that speedster. Ah well. Today's classes are on speech and drama for the grade one children (8-9 years) and I'll be marking scores based on energy, pronounciation and facial/body expression and movement! I can't wait. After all, who is more passionate than I am? I must be a good judge of someone's enthusiasm and sincerity when playing a part, right? The last picture is at Cafe O, my favorite spot to drink cappucinos or yummy panini grilled sandwiches. Free wireless is at almost every cafe, so this isn't new, but I've already begun to make friends with the staff in Central and Sheung Wan, where my new apartment/flat is located, so I feel "at home" here than almost anywhere else. And on that lovely note, I leave you to the rest of your week's happenings. Au Revoir...until next time.
Cafe O - Erick, Kimberly