quick update

Well,
not much is new here. Teaching is going very well. I had my first horrible horrible class where I was left almost helpless because I couldn´t "reprimand" the students for constantly talking all the time. At the end, I did manage a if this happens again next class, then another class will be working with me in English, not them. (No, I am not high on myself as a teacher...) This seemed to get the message accross since they did react like they were concerned. We´ll find out next class I guess.

If you´ve been reading Eric´s blog, yes it snowed in Jaén last weekend. Over the last 2 years, the only times it has snowed has been when Canadians were here. A little chilly and I think I was about to come down with something, but as the last blog said, I did take the night off and I am thankful for it. Eric is sick still (3 days running), Conrad is out of commission, 2 of the other girls have missed teaching this week...Guess in my older age, I am getting wiser and don´t feel I have to go out all the time!

Going to Granada this weekend to see a my friend Kristen from Airdrie, where I grew up. Her parents are over visiting her for 2 weeks so I thought I would join them for Saturday. Then I will see her again next weekend in Murcia, where she teaches English. Will be a good weekend I think.

Other than that, nothing exciting. Interesting talking to some of the other Canadians about what they have noticed about Spanish culture. It is quite the culture difference here in many respects and since I have been told that my blogs are often "long-winded", I won´t bore you with the details. There are many differences from the openness of Spanish culture to the somewhat patriarchal system that still exists, hidden and openly. At least, these are my opinions. Great to talk to some teachers here too about the education system and what not. Again, somewhat different. But, part of the reason I´m here is to learn about new things and question our own systems - socially, educationally, religiously, politically, etc.

But, should sign off before I ramble. Take care and we´ll be in touch.
Adam