New English Library

Hey guys, just wanted to say i Just finished a two day lesson from the "exploring Plays" book i got from you and it went really well. The kids were enthusiastic about it; it was definitely something new. Moreover, just walking around the school kids would stop me and ask me what the books were and would borrow them and look at them with friends. Two girls who want to be actresses in one of my second year classes saw the books and got excited when I said we would be working on the play next week. So, you know, thanks.

Packages from Home

Hey parents,

Both packages did arrive. I'm sorry I didn't let you know sooner, but the internet has been a bit spotty here. The Teopes were really excited by and thankful for their presents and are excited to meet you; they ask about you all the time.

There's a lot of things going on at the school, so I was a little disappointed by the teacher's understated reaction to the books. I know that once they get a chance to look at them though, they'll be as excited as I am. They're really great and perfect for the English curriculum here, which is divided into Narrative, Poetry, Drama, and Essay units. What's more, the language is way more understandable for the students than the flowery prose of Filipinos writers that the students (and I) usually have to muddle through. Could you give me Carol's email address so I can thank her?

Thanks also for the teas, they're perfect. The bike stuff is going to be really useful, especially the lock and that tool.

It's really nice to get packages like this here, so I can't say thanks enough. What else is new with you? I haven't heard much news from the homefront lately aside from a few instant message conversations (though those are great, I feel like sometimes they leave out the marginal stuff). Mom! congratulations on your promotion! Obviously you've deserved it for a long time, but still, that's wonderful.

The end of the school year is fast approaching here, which means that classes are getting less and less productive. We weren't starting from a model of efficiency either. Lots of time is being spent preparing for the town fiesta next week, which should be fun. each municipal agency has to prepare a dance presentation, and we're doing a number to this song complete with traditional Mexican outfits (what?). I also have to work on a dance number for some other event. Anyone who sees musicals and complains that people never spontaneously break out into dance in real life has never been to the Philippines.

Anyways, classtime now, gotta run. More soon and love you.

William

January 15,2011

William to Dad

Reynante Teope and me, just now.

Hello Manila

August 22, 2010

Hello Manila,

Glad to hear all is well - a resort - perfect. You'll get a chance to relax and catch up with the new time zone before moving on to the training site. Of course, we have a ton on question, as you can imagine, probably easiest to answer those of your blog.

We miss you of course but are excited for you. Not much new here. Andrew said that you told him that you were with a good crowd. Enjoy the resort, I hope you have a chance to see some of Manila.

All my love.
Dad

July 21, 2010

Thanks William,

It seems to me that you are cutting it short; you may want to call the travel agent again and discuss. You have 1.5 hours after arrival to get to registration. Assuming there are no flight delays, you will have to go to baggage claim, and then arrange for and get a shuttle to hotel (shuttle do not leave the minute you arrive; even if you took a cab, you may very well have to stand in line for 20-30 minutes at that time of day waiting to get a cab), and then check in before the Registration. It does not seem possible.

Just a thought.

Dad

Flight to Peace Corp Staging Site - Philadephia

July 21, 2010

Email from William

My flight to Philadelphia, FYI

July 21, 2010
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