Well after a fun-filled weekend in T’bilisi one would usually head home but because I had a few extra days off of school I decided to head to Gori to visit some friends. Gori is known as the city Stalin came from, and no matter how you may feel about this historical man, Gorians are [...]
Thanksgiving Abroad
Thanksgiving coincidentally coincides with a holiday here in Georgia called St. George’s Day. So that means we all got Friday off work! I left Thursday after class and started walking towards Ureki when Kanise and I finally caught a ride down the tropical mountain. We hailed a T’bilisi marshrutka and were on our way by [...]
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Love Graffiti
I’ve always loved “Love Graffiti” as I call it. Anytime a heart or the word Love or I Love You is painted onto the side of a wall, I smile inside and out, and feel a bit lighter for the rest of the day. So, when I woke up this morning and started walking towards [...]
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15 books and 10 days left!
Ok, here’s the current numbers: 15 English books are still needed and we’ve got about a week left before I need to order the books (which is December 1st). So send the link out to your friends and family so we can get these kids what they need for next semester! : )
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Western Weekend / Wedding Surprise
This weekend was filled with more fun-packed-bar-hopping-adventures with the crew in T’bilisi….durning the days, I ate another real pizza (yummy), I took a bubble bath (oooh, aaah), and I even watched movies with popcorn (wow – no way). Yes, I’d say it was a Very-Western-Weekend with all the amenities, electricity and wifi one could ask [...]
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Special English Notebooks
At the beginning of school I purchased notebooks for each of my 6th grade students so they could keep all of our English lessons in one place. By doing this, it seemed to make the class even more special and students started paying more attention. I numbered each book (since they looked the same) and [...]
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On Expectations
Note to self: Never accept a ride to town with the host family ever again. I guess a more accurate “Note to Self” would be this: Have no expectations whenever I do accept a ride to town by the host family. I say this after four failed trips to town over the past few months. [...]
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How to lose your phone and find it again
Step 1: Pack a full bag of dirty laundry and start walking in the rain after work to hopefully catch a marshrutka (mini bus) to the city. Step 2: Remain optimistic because a car will probably pick you up and drive you all the way to the stop. (Shroma rules.) Step 3: Spend 7.5 hours [...]
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Countdown UPDATED: Only 16 books needed!
I’ve received tons of emails asking about where we stand on the Level 3 English Books for my Grade 6. Therefore, I devised a little countdown chart so we can all keep track together! I’ll post this chart every few days so you will know where we stand, or you can pop over to the [...]
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Just another reason…
Here’s another reason to love chemi dzma. Apparently pulling pranks on grandparents is international. Hehehehe. Toma, you rule.
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Shroma’s Hidden Church
I was told that Shroma had a church…and that its was hidden somewhere up in the tropical mountains! How intriguing and the perfect adventure for a lovely Sunday afternoon! I turned up the road I was told to walk – taking in the actual size that Shroma really is. There are tropical mountains covered in [...]
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Khulo with 6th Graders!
The day began early. It was still dark and brisk outside. Our bus was quiet as it puttered down the road….and then the 6th graders arrived. I think we can all remember field trips when we were young and the excitement and privilege of going on such an excursion is apparently cross-cultural. They danced most [...]
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Hurry up and wait!
Today right after school I was whisked away on the school bus with a few of the high school students to watch a theatre play in Ozurgeti. Wonderful I thought! I can get a taste of their cultural art as well as get a few things done while I’m in town! However, after wondering off [...]
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Help me Help them!
My entire 6th grade class is amazing! (The history teacher told me that they know more in her subject than her 12th grade class!?) Since they are so bright, they’re set to finish their Level 2 English books by December….one entire semester early! So, before I leave for home, I’d like to give them all [...]
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Visiting Village Khrialeti
After teaching my classes I called a local friend named Lana to see what she was up to today. We met on a marshrutka ride to Oz during my first month here in Shroma, and I was grateful to find someone who spoke such good English in the area! We’ve tried to meet up during [...]
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Hello, I’m Melony
I'm a 28-year old Optimist who loves exploring the world by moving to new places. Originally from New Mexico, I've moved to Busan, South Korea to teach, pay off debt, and find my voice online before setting out for a new adventure! Each day, I try to view the world around me with a positive twist and would love to share it with you. Welcome to a fresh new day!