samedi 20 octobre 2007
It happens once a year
Last night there was a parents' meeting at my school. There were 22 out of 32. Not bad ! Could possibly do better. At least they were quieter than their offsprings. I told them about what is expected from a fifteen-year-old student. How much homework they are required to do, and what kind of behaviour is suitable in class, not only not to disturb the class, but to learn something.
It's funny to see how some kids actually look like their parents. The same smile, the same hair, the same eyes or ironical look...
I spoke for half an hour, answered a few questions, gave a lift home to my young colleague, and arrived home at quarter past eight, where my friend was waiting for me. Because her train arrives at quarter to eight, we made a taxi-driver's day thanks to the National Education !
mercredi 17 octobre 2007
I've got a headache
And when I've got a headache, one of my eyes aches. Today it's the left one. I'd feel terribly better if someone could just be kind enough to tear my eye out of its socket !
Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ! Just joking !
Anyway, actually it hurts ! I taught two lessons this morning and then met the mother of one of my students. This afternoon, I had to go to my union's office. And by now I should be marking my papers... But I can't. Is the screen better for my eyes than marking ? I doubt it. So, I'm off to bed !
See you !
lundi 8 octobre 2007
Bye Bye China
For 19 years I've been faithful to a Chinese restaurant in my town. They used to be neighbours, then I moved, but have always come back to enjoy their specialities. My favourite is undoubtedly their Spring Roll. It sounds commonplace. But theirs is so subtle, and always fresh.
But Mr L. is retiring soon. So either I will have to find a new place to enjoy nice Chinese food, or I will have to learn how to cook chinese dishes myself !
I will miss the people too. And I wish them a happy retirement !