The wolves are coming out tonight

I'm currently in Bangkok, Thailand, and I have found a job! I work at Bodindecha 3 - it's a government high school located up near Bangkapi. It's not very easy because they are kids, and normally the kids don't really want to learn English. My problem is, though, that I have been trained to teach adults, so the method to train high school students is quite different. Luckily, I have a trainer who is currently helping me learn a few things about teaching these crazy kids.

From this, I have decided that I will continue my training and take a TEFL course offered by my company. I really like this school, the teachers, and the students, so there's really no reason to change jobs. I figure if I can learn how to deliver a good lesson to these students, then all will be well. I might as well go all in on this one, so I'll take the course next month. It is in no way going to be as intensive as the CELTA. A lot of it will be self-study at home with about one week of in class teaching observations. I'm hoping it will help me teach well.

I also have an interview for a second, part time job tutoring some people in math. It'll be on Saturdays for 2 hours and pays really well. I hope to get it just to be able to supplement my income a little. It should be fun.

I received my CELTA certificate grade the other day. I got a Pass B! Go me! ^__^

The church I am attending is super awesome. There are about 50 people now in the evening service and there isn't enough room for everyone!! Major difference from Westside. I have been helping to play on the worship team, and some nights even lead it. It's fun to lead people who are interested to be there and are interested to sing.

At the end of October, I will go to Hua Hin for a church retreat. I'm really looking forward to getting out of Bangkok and seeing some of the beauty of Thailand! I'm also looking forward to spending some time with my brothers and sisters for the weekend, and just having some awesome fellowship in the Lord. My friends tell me there is a lot of good food down there, and I'm looking forward to trying some! I'll make sure to report back on it.

-A