San Jose & 淡水

Monday:

I started my first teaching job on Monday. I taught English songs at Laura's fifth grade class for 40 minutes. We only learned 3 lines for the song "I am a little teapot". It went ok and I am still learning to teach. I revised my lyrics and strategy and I invite my sister to go with me next week. She said Yes. I am grateful for her. She helps recruiting the book club members too.

Thursday:

I went to my first volunteer work for the community college. I died some skirts and learned about the upcoming Art Festival in Damshui. I am looking forward to the theater performance at the battery park.

Friday and Saturday:

I started two book club meetings! The turnout was small but I think it's a good beginning. I have expanded my life circle and that is very meaningful. Two people who called me from reading my flyer did not show up. I was disappointed at first, but after the meeting, I realized that it was a good combination of people. I made a new bookclub blog. http://jhinman2002.pixnet.net/blog

Friday

I also talked to a foreigner on the street about my next book project: interviewing foreigners in Danshui. I don't know if I want to proceed with it yet. I should.  

A lot of firsts this week.