"Once you get over the fear, then it's a cinch," she said. And then she leaped into a mountainous and unexplored region of her heart.
~Vignettes by Monique Duval
Tuesday, August 11 2009
"Dear Journal,
I think my over-tiredness is seriously affecting my judgment because I am already thinking that there is no way I can live or teach here. I'm scared and uncomfortable."
Wednesday, August 12 2009
"Dear Journal,
Today was the first day of school. I had just sat down in the middle school info assembly when I was called out. A grade 4 teacher was sick so they asked me to cover her class. At first the assistant director didn't want me to do it, she didn't realize I was a teacher, she actually thought I was 19. They had planned filing and other odd jobs for me, but I was glad to be in the classroom. It was great to feel helpful and have an authentic teaching experience at Dakar Academy. I need to start asking myself if I could live in Senegal and work at DA? What would be challenging? What would be easy?"
Monday, August 17 2009
"Dear Journal,
The director had the time to meet with me before chapel. I had planned to ask her questions about the application process and schedule an interview before I leave. Basically she said that I needed to complete the paperwork but an interview wasn't necessary because they had already spent some time observing my teaching and interacting with students so it seems they are comfortable with me and are confident in my abilities. We spent the rest of the time talking about potential subjects and living arrangements."
Saturday, August 22 2009
"Dear Journal,
All-in-all it wasn't my decision to make but I felt it was good for me to go to this dinner. Nonetheless, something as simple as going for dinner in a foreign country with people I don't know can be scary for me but I'm overcoming my fears one yummy meal at a time. I think I could see myself living in Dakar."
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