Shell in China
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
What time is dinner?
Sit on the floor much lately? It has become my new favorite chair since we have moved a lot of stuff out of our apartment. I write this sitting on the floor of my dining room with a laptop cradled on my knees since our desktop computer is packed and stored, as is our table, chairs, most of our kitchen, etc. We have some food, but apparently have decided against going to the grocery store in the next week, so we’ve been bumming off of friends and family. If you show up at a family member’s house at just the right time (i.e. lunch or dinner) you can just belly on up to the table with everyone else and get a free meal! We are getting pretty good at the timing thing!
Overall, packing the house is going all right. We are moving the majority of our stuff into my sister’s basement, which is just across town, so we go back and forth a couple of times a day. We are almost done with everything that can be taken until the very end. I may sit on the floor to type, but I’m not so keen on sleeping on it just yet!
Now, if we want to talk about packing bags, that is a different story. I packed my huge suitcase, just to see how much it would really fit. I got a lot in it; the problem is, I can barely get it off the bed! I think it might be an issue when my luggage weighs more than I do! Hmmm…I’m still working on that issue. Also, I packed several pairs of slacks, a couple skirts, some multi-purpose shirts, a LBD (little black dress), but what about shoes? How does one pack just a couple pairs of shoes to match all of those outfits? Sadly, this has been the dilemma of the week. I have black and brown boots to go with slacks, but I can’t wear those with the skirts. I need to find a pair of black dress shoes that are super comfortable to wear with most of my skirts, but I looked all over Nampa and Boise and couldn’t find anything I liked and it is too late to order on the Internet. I’m working on it…
That is the scoop from here. We’re just a lot of packing and hanging out with friends and family while we get ready to go.
7 days and counting…
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In America, I teach 8th grade English and reading and really enjoy spending time with middle school students. Some people think I am crazy for it, but Marsing has a great group of kids and I love being a part of their lives as they grow up! Right now I live in China and teach English and teaching methods to students who want to be teachers. I am here through Peace Corps, which I think is a fabulous experience and something that more people should look into doing! The application process can be a bit of a pain, but it is well worth the time and effort. Check out Peace Corps and give something back to the world that has given you so much!! Teaching runs in the family, as just about everyone is involved in education in one way or another. My dad is retired, but he was a teacher, counselor and principal for 30+ years, my mom is an elementary counselor, my sister and husband are both teachers and my brother will finish his teaching degree this next spring! "Those who can, do; those who can do magic, teach!"
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