So, I have survived my first two days of school. As I logically knew, everything went well. I walked into a teachers meeting 30 minutes late. While, I was walking in my director said “Relax” and then went on introducing me. When he was done he told everyone to speak to me only in Bulgarian. GREAT! Luckily, that request did not last long. All of the English teachers told me that it is their job to better their English. HaHa. We have finally straightened the classes that I will be teaching. I will be teaching three groups of fifth graders for five hours a week each, a group of third graders and a group of fourth graders one hour a week, and American history/ geography class one hour a week. This schedule should keep me busy.
We have a long weekend. September 6th, Tuesday, is unification day here. We are leaving tomorrow to visit Saedinenie, our training site. They have a big celebration every September 6th. Saedinenie means United in Bulgarian. The town was the gathering point for revolutionaries who helped declare Unification of Eastern Rumelia, now Southern Bulgarian, with the Principality of Bulgaria. It should be fun to see friends and join in the festivities.
On a different note, the pictures and stories coming out of the south are surreal. CNN and the internet are our only sources of news. I just pray God helps calm the situation and order is restored.
Have a great Labor Day weekend!!!
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