So I haven't written in a while but I thought I would share some of my observations about this beautiful country I now call home.
The weeks have been blending together with busy weekends followed by busy weeks.
Last weekend I got my hair done...its short! SHOCKER! I know! But I am giving it a try. The response has been mixed...my kids said: Miss...You look funny today! (That kid may be repeating grade 2...who knows haha). The staff thinks it looks good, mom and dad seem to like it...well the shadowy view of it they get on Skype and me...well I am getting used to it. It is easy to take car of...and super easy at the gym...so those are 2 good features!
Ok, now for the lessons I have learnt here...
1) High heels are ALWAYS appropriate...whether it is to pick your kid up from school, watch a soccer game, go out dancing or go grocery shopping...you should do it in heels…and anything under 3 inches is considered and insult... my birks get odd looks..but hey, I am already a giant here and comfy comfy comfy!
2) Sweat pants are a BIG no no... Frowned upon actually. I just get away with wearing Lulu’s when I go to the mall... I get looks...but maybe they are looking at the birks...hmm. If I was true Chapin (what Guatemalans call themselves) I should be in tight jeans, a clubbing top and high heels that would make me fall over...
3) Being quiet is unheard of. My students do not understand the concept of quiet. Why I would want them to stop talking is beyond them...listening? what? why? They are entitled to speak...aren’t they? Speaking of entitlement...
4) Go BIG or go home... Tomorrow is family day at the school. Sounds lovely enough...well you should see the things coming through the school's gates!!! Go-karts, inflatable bouncy things, a raffle...with the biggest prize (one of twenty) being a trip for 4 to Miami with accommodation for a week...no big deal...right? What ever happened to movie tickets? But I shouldn't complain because I plan on winning!!!
I have just returned from recess duty and got a look at the field for tomorrow. You try keeping 400 kids off of the GIANT inflatable tent that is going up right now. And convince 8 year olds that playing soccer under what will be food tents is a bad idea! Thank goodness for my trusty whistle!
5) Kids make life great! From the little boy who thinks I can't see him if he hides behind a pole and who hides behind me when I go to get them from recess...to the kid who randomly exclaimed on his way out yesterday: Miss...You’re the best teacher ever! You make us learn so much stuff!!...kids make me smile at least once a day...they also make me want to pull my hair out...but hey...whatcha going to do?
6) Guatemalan weather is psycho! It can be freezing cold in the morning (I wear pants, scarf and trench coat to school and rarely take it off before lunch time) and then sweltering in the afternoon...I am too warm in my blouse. Layering is key!
Today it is very nice and sunny actually...so that is nice!
I think that is it for now...I must get some copies sent to the copy center before my kids return from Spanish and maybe mark some tests.
Hope everyone is doing well!!
Camille ox
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