But yes, it was my second day on the job. Though yesterday may have been a bit of a struggle, today was definitely a better day. I was kind of thrown into the deep end of the pool but I managed so survive. Not wonderfully, but I survived and I think I did ok.
No contest, the best parts of my work day were these two moments.
I work at the IT Park here in Cebu and it's nice to walk around when it isn't too warm. There were actually signs of a typhoon today and the rains and winds were really strong.
At about 7 PM we had a forty minute break. I put on my rain jacket, brought out the big umbrella, and took a walk around the area. It was just nice being out outdoors, enjoying the scenery, and feeling the wind on my face. Those few moments of tranquility were a much break from the stuffiness of being indoors the whole day.
Work finished around ten and as I stepped out of the office, I heard strains of "Mrs. Robinson" being played by an acoustic band in a cafe across the street. I stood there, in the dark, and I realized how much I had missed listening to live music like that. I was tempted to walk in and order a nightcap. Maybe I should have.
Maybe next time.
So I'm working again and of course, it's always an adjustment. But I am already learning a lot. And hopefully making a difference. After all, that's why I became a teacher right. To help people learn, in one way or another.
On a side note, I have to teach phonemes! I really need to brush up on that.
Next week, I start work at 6 AM.
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