School day is approaching

Ok, things are starting to flow now. Each day I make an effort to walk in a different direction so that I may learn my surroundings. Yesterday, I traveled with no map and I didn't get lost. Yay, me! I usually wait until 6pm to walk because it is much cooler and the breeze feels lovely. I make sure that my mp3 is fully charged before I leave. I have learned how to smile randomly at people that stare. Some continue to stare while others either smile back or look away from embarrassment (I caught them staring). The little ones are the best! They have the most curious eyes. They stare, watch, smile, and then ask their mom about me. I'm not sure what mom says, but I know she is telling them not to stare or point.

Today, I am working on reviewing lesson plans and finishing PowerPoint's and videos about myself. They will use the PowerPoint to introduce me to the teachers and the video for the students. We had our first faculty meeting and it was all in Mandarin. It was nice seeing some of my new coworkers. They seem really nice. Some are having a hard time pronouncing my name, but I'm okay with it. At least they are trying.

I haven't gotten homesick yet, but they say it usually comes during the holidays. We will see!