Never too old to be a student. Never too young to be a teacher. – unknown
Sometimes thinking twice is the right thing to do.
I realize that my readers are not just from English speaking countries. They’re from all around the world. My former students at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia inspired me to not only complete my eBook in English, but
It´s my first night back in Argentina. I think I´ll get some shut eye and digest what just happened a bit more tomorrow. I want to write more. Really, I do, but I can´t seem to find the words. Oh, and this keyboard is a bit strange too. I´m using the hostel´s computer and I have to figure out the correct symbols in the morning. No energy for that mystery tonight.
It’s Friday the 13th and it’s been one year since I came to Saudi Arabia and one month since I started this blog. Thanks for helping me reach nearly 1,000 visitors, 2,000 views, 31 countries, and six continents in just one month!
A special thanks to all of you who have supported me and cheered me on from my first teaching assignment three years ago in China. You add fuel to my fire in the most amazing way. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I can’t write about all of the things that I’ve learned in this past year, but here are a few that came to mind.
What I’ve learned:
2. The sand dunes here are just like the Windows desktop screensavers, but even better.
Sandboarding in Riyadh last year.
3. Water is more expensive than gas ‘round these parts. Hearing about it is one thing, seeing my friend fill up for just a few bucks blew me away.
As I was turning on my ePodium and preparing for today’s lecture, I greeted one of my students as she walked in class. I work to make eye contact and speak to each of my students as they walk through the door. Today was no different.
I get inspired by my students’ wardrobe choices and love watching how they express themselves. Today brought a bit of a shock though.
I’ve seen a millennial sporting a RUN DMC t-shirt on the streets of Hangzhou, China.
I’ve seen breakdancing at a restaurant in Laos.
I’ve even heard this phrase while walking down the street in Sydney, Australia.
But, I wasn’t expecting to see it or hear it in my classroom in Saudi Arabia.
I’ll always cherish my time with these warm young men in Luang Prabang, Laos. They’d love to see you, so make sure you venture out to Luang Prabang when you’re in the lovely country of Laos.
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