MarieStardust

find a job i actually like (read all 8 entries…)
I have the job.

Starting on January 3rd, I’ll teach a class of deaf children. I’m a little afraid, and very much exhilarated. I’m already in love with them. I want to help them connect with the world.
I’m supposed to teach them French – but they’re deaf, and most of them have parents who speak Arabic or Wolof or Romanian. And one of them has neurologic problems on top of being deaf. And they’re 3, except for one kid who’s five but never went to school before.

The school is buzzing with enthusiastic people and linguistic mayhem (100 people speaking 1/French 2/sign language 3/cued French 4/signed French 5/a mix of two, three or all) and screaming children (deaf kids are so noisy!).

In other words: much fun ahead!

Dec 16, 2005, 01:36AM PST | 9 cheers


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nobodysperfect

mega yay !

congrats !!!!
can’t wait you talk to me about your work days !

Dec 16, 2005, 02:04AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

MarieStardust

I really think

you’ll soon pray that I stop telling you about my work days.
Especially about little Z., 3, who stole my heart with his huge blue eyes, mess of brown hair, smile full of hope and shyness.

Dec 16, 2005, 03:39AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

nobodysperfect

I didn’t understand you’ve met them yet. Nice !

Dec 16, 2005, 05:08AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

MarieStardust

I met them.

Especially little Z., 3, who has very fair skin and huge blue eyes and a mess of brown hair and a smile full of hope and is very shy.
Oh, and did I mention Z.?

Dec 16, 2005, 09:53AM PST | Respond to this

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Dec 16, 2005, 03:57AM PST

MarieStardust

Thank you so much!

Dec 16, 2005, 04:05AM PST | Respond to this

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Dec 16, 2005, 05:30AM PST

MarieStardust

Fulfilling it will be, I hope.

As well as exhausting. Be prepared to see me complaining.

Dec 16, 2005, 09:55AM PST | Respond to this

Malc

Brilliant

I am so so pleased for you.

Dec 16, 2005, 05:39AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

MarieStardust

I’m pleased that you’re pleased.
Thanks.

Dec 16, 2005, 09:57AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

Malc

Hope you ok ??

I little worried bout ya ? Malc’s intuition maybe working overtime but sense last couple of weeks have brought a few challenges ? Just to say you know where I am.

Dec 16, 2005, 11:04PM PST | Thread | Respond to this

MarieStardust

Oh, you're sweet.

It has been a bit… difficult indeed. But it’s going to be all right, I think. Thank you so much.

Dec 17, 2005, 03:38AM PST | Respond to this

Trauma_Junkie thinks she may have had a touch too much caffiene...

Congratulations!!!!!!

I’m glad this has worked out. Hope it will be as rewarding as it has been so far.

Dec 16, 2005, 05:47AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

MarieStardust

Thank you very much.

I really look forward to it.
¤bounces around¤

Dec 16, 2005, 09:57AM PST | Respond to this

Princess K is Back Again...again!

YAYYYYYYYY!

Congrats. I hope you’re thrilled with every minute of it.

Dec 16, 2005, 08:39AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

MarieStardust

Thank you!

I’m sure I will be.

Dec 16, 2005, 10:49AM PST | Respond to this

Maggie the cat has been on 43T for 6.5 yrs!

Congratulations,

wonderful, fabulous, brilliant!!!!

I’m sure you’ll be fantastic.

Yay! You got it!!!!!

Dec 16, 2005, 10:52AM PST | Thread | Respond to this

MarieStardust

Thank you so much

for your enthusiasm.

Dec 16, 2005, 11:33AM PST | Respond to this


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