This weekend, we went to the island of Pisar. It is about an hour away from our island, Weno, and close to the size of a football field, maybe a little smaller. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. We left Friday afternoon and spent the weekend relaxing, exploring the island, snorkeling and walking along the reef. During this time of year, flies infest Pisar, so we had a few meltdowns with how many flies there were; otherwise, it was an amazing weekend! The beautiful thing about Pisar is that it is on the edge of the Chuuk Lagoon, meaning we can go swimming in the true Pacific Ocean and see all of the awesome sea creatures, including reef sharks, eels, and a ton of fish. It was exactly what we needed to refresh ourselves and get ready for the first week of school!
This year, I am teaching four sections. I am teaching one section of sophomore biology, two sections of junior literature, and one section of senior English skills. It will be a big challenge lesson planning for three different classes, and probably an even bigger one teaching all four of them, but I’m excited to get going. We had our Mass of the Holy Spirit on Friday before we left for Pisar, and it was really great getting to see all the students. Another great thing is that the Saram students are incredible singers, and it made mass so beautiful. I’m fired up and ready to start off the semester; it will have its challenges, and I still have to learn how to actually teach, but it will be a growing experience for all of us!
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