To my 2 weeks left: thanks.
Two weeks left, and when the other teacher says “You’re leaving soon.” All I can think of is vacation, and how if you had 2 weeks , you wouldn’t get there on the first day and say “Oh, vacations almost over.”
So, I am here continuing my duties and trying to make the best of my days. However, this morning started a little different than most days. Yes, I had my dollar iced coffee, but when I brought it to the weekly Leadership Meeting, the executive director was there.
I knew she was coming, I made sure to wear an outfit both work appropriate and good for riding my bike back home. I had seen her face when we skyped. But this time was the first time in person to meet her and share my progress. Honestly, I tried not to complain about my struggles, because I realized something. All work or volunteering takes effort. Some effort may be screen time all day or internal meetings, or evening phone conversations with customers. I thought this volunteer position was going to be easy. So, when it takes effort I sometimes forget-that it is normal.
Talking about all the potential of the program is also tricky, because I want to come off pragmatic and efficient. Except, I still talked about the importance of scheduling fun activities for Halloween.
So I was a little confused on how I would approach the meeting, but when it came my turn to share my agenda, I was able to remain myself. I needed suggestions on some aspects and also had suggestions. I was able to praise my efforts and also reflect on what could have worked better.
I still have time here so I’m not throwing in the towel yet.
Which takes me to a point I want to remember. I had a bright student in the beginning who would try to meet with me often. Then as days came and went she stopped needing me. At one point she even suggested I speak less direct to students. I was embarrassed and thought I ruined an educational opportunity. I was about to seek her out and ask about our non-meetings until I saw she signed up. I was relieved maybe I didn’t burn that bridge. But the meeting time came and she was a no show. The next day she apologized for missing- the traffic was bad.
I did not mind.
Because in the library a few days later, she asked me for help on an essay.
I remembered to keep my tone sweet and my smile up. The cultural may be different and views of different behaviors can help or hurt a relationship.
She thanked me for my help.
All is okay in the world with patience and a smile.
I think the best thing I am learning is to change who I am. Not everything, but the things that should be improved are. So I am happy for 2 more weeks of learning.
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