teach english in nepal

I meet with a group of ladies each day from 2:00-3:30 and I teach them English, while they teach me Nepali and what life is really like for women in Nepal!!!! WOW!!!! We have great fun! One day I was trying to explain the word “necklace” to them and how “necklace is neck + lace” and what the word “lace” was… I could not find any lace in the room, but had a small bit on my bra…sooooo in the name of education I showed them the lace on my bra!!!! (LOL) They thought I had a pretty bra and we had a full on discussion about bras and panties…

We decided to start a new NGO “Bras for Nepal” ~
I will be working on this project upon my return to the states…. Every woman should have pretty underwear…don’t you think so?????

Cheers! I miss you all!

hg :)

This is what I see when I wake in the morning…
I literally sat up from my bed and took this picture…
can you believe it???

One thing… I need a/c (sorry…it’s a bit warm!)
LOL…so bad!

I have been teaching now for about two weeks…
it’s been fantastic and challenging…
what I have found is that, as good teachers do,
I must meet my students where they are and I must also
consider the cultural context of my students!

I’m having a blast…and learning Nepali as well…

;D
more later with pictures to follow…
when I get to a major town…
lucky to have dial up and electricity today!!!!!

AWESOME!

I MISS YOU
aLL!

HG Happiness

Hello Friends!

I am in Kathmandu attempting to adjust to the time difference and jet lag! I slept almost all day and all night last night…for those of you who know me…so NOT like me…
but it felt damn good!!!!!
I will get breakfast and head out today to the teachers store to begin to gather the materials for the library and teachers trainings.

I have two blog posts ready to go..and a few pics, but alas…trouble with technology in Nepal…
I am working on getting a wireless card so I can have more independence in posting… YEAH!!!!

Things are good here…monsoon…raining more than not, but Nepal is Nepal…and the closer and closer I get to this land I become more and more at ease and happy!!! Something about it…
:D

More later~
Good to see YOU all!
and thanks for the cheers and messages….

Namaste~

SHOPPING TIME!!!!

hg ~ happy!!!

I’m in Bangkok and just finished my Thai full body massage.
Much needed after the 19 hour flight! I met a nice Nepali man who gave me lessons on the plane~
:D

I will post again once I arrive in KTM!!!

Much Love,

Namaste~
hg

Leaves at 11:00 pm~
flies to Bangkok – 19 hours….
3.5 hour layover (good time for massage)
then on to Kathmandu…3 more hours…

:D

I will be gone for 8 weeks…
and then I can mark this goal COMPLETE!!!

43T is AWESOME!
I think it really does help keep you accountable
and helps to journal your progress…as well
as receive and give support, which is huge!!!!

YEAH for MEETING GOALS!!!!

:D

Wow!!!
This is coming fast! I have quite a bit to do in the next 12 days….

1) passport pic for my visa
2) finish discardia
3) pack items for teachers, students, friends
4) visit Nepali friends in Pasadena to carry items to their loved ones….
5) pay all bills for time away…
6) stop cell phone service until return…
7) make memory book with kids and messages to have while away… so we each have something to look at & not miss too much…
8) video camera & projector
9) counseling stuff
10) Meeting with C. this weekend to get syllabus for teaching English to Adults…and “other” materials….
11) Finish Thank you notes to all
12) Ask L. if I can park my car at her house…
13) figure out which clothes to bring…ugh..
14) hair and nail strategy…. vanity…
15) make sure I have proper power cords for laptop and projector….
16)blanket & pillow

I already spoke to our President of MGF in Nepal this evening and have established my weekly schedule which is quite full!

I am terribly excited, although, when my daughter was with me today and I told her I wanted to make memory books this week…I burst into tears…I will miss my kids so much! She was great about it… :D
My kids and family members have all been so supportive about my work in Nepal which is really a blessing.

If my bags get too crowded I can bring extra bags with me, for a price. It is not cheap, but, cheaper than shipping items to Nepal and I will know for sure they will make it there…
I’m excited about this!

I have already packed a complete suitcase of supplies and items but I still have much more!!!!

I feel relieved that I can bring as many bags as I need…

I sent a questionnaire to the teachers that I will be working with in Nepal and finally, through our volunteer, received a response. I wanted to know what types of things they wanted to learn and what materials they felt they needed most. They also gave feedback on the library for the village. :)

Briefly they want to learn:

- They want to learn different language teaching techniques, methods, and skills.

- Learning ways to make learning more interesting, teaching art, making learning fun, and utilizing materials in different ways, learn to use student centered activities… :)

- Learn how to differentiate instruction, assess, motivate, and inspire them to learn.

- Materials requested or needed include educational materials in learning language, visual aids, charts, diagrams, drawing…

- Ideas for the library included….
Having short story books with pictures, general knowledge books, jokes, folk songs, science books, computer books and games. To have a librarian, teacher, or local interested parents or guardians look after. To have local public participation, maybe story time, chess, computers, learning materials….
good management…..

If anyone has feedback or any favorite teaching tips for
high-school age I would appreciate it!!!!
I’m putting together the presentation for the teachers training now… I’m brining my computer and a projector and will pray for electricity throughout, but will keep hardcopy with me at all times…and candles too!!! :D