I have had so much fun in the short amount of time I've been home. I was out on the river on Tuesday. We went to the Baloonawik (yes, I'm sure it's spelled wrong) which is basically a slew that leads to a meadow. It was so beautiful. Then we went around Emo, and out to the coastline. Mock made me walk on the ocean. :) Basically I walked on the mud that has a little water on it. It was so pretty and awesome.
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J sharpening the spear's point in case we see seals |
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The boat by the coast |
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The coast of the Bering Sea |
We then went back home but stopped on the way to have a fire to dry off. (it might have been raining basically the whole time we were out) So we took off our coats, rain gear, and sweatshirts and hung them on a line we made and started a fire. Of course, the white girl didn't hang her coat right, it got caught in the wind, and it blew onto the fire. It now has a lovely melted hole in the back and arm. Mock wants me to throw it away. I think it's an awesome keepsake :).
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J and R throwing spears |
Then we kept on our way home and caught a duck, two beavers, and saw a lot of birds and 3 moose. They were beautiful. Mock really wants me to shoot a moose this year, but I don't see it happening. I'm not really quick enough to get one...
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My turn to throw a spear...I wasn't as good...but in my defense it was my first time. They've been doing it since they were born. |
I've been trying to unpack my house and classroom. I haven't had a lot of motivation. I've met all the new teachers - they all seem really nice and I'm looking forward to the year.
Yesterday I went to one of my students/athlete's birthday party. He just got back to Emo yesterday (on his birthday) so his mom planned a big party to see him again. He was away at camp for 24 days. His family missed him a lot. It was very nice of his mom to invite me. She said that they haven't had a teacher to their house in about 15 years, so I felt very honored. They treated me so well and kept making sure that I had plenty to eat and drink and that I had a seat. I just wanted to go and celebrate - not be a big deal. It was nice to see my student again and all his siblings and family. He is going to Mt. Edgecombe this year (a family tradition - they all go when they reach high school) for high school. I will definitely miss him a lot. He is an awesome kid that has a lot of potential.
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This is the student's whose birthday it was (on the right :) ) |
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Eating dinner at his party with some of his friends and siblings |
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His mom, Darlene, and cousin |
I haven't had internet until yesterday, so that's why I've been hidden. I'll post again soon. Tom just picked up all my meat :).
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