To Stay or Not to Stay?

The past couple of days have flown by. When I think about it, I can't believe I've already been here for two months. It's unreal.

I was eating at our usual place with Brenda one night and saw one of my students (Yu or Fish)eating by herself so I called her over. We had a nice little conversation, as much as we could with her limited English. She asked Brenda and I if we could teach her a dance. So, why not! We met Fish and her friend "Small Shoe" later that night and taught them the electric slide! It was great fun. Good thing dancing is like a universal language. We just goofed around and danced around for an hour! It was good excersize, like aerobics. I think we will do this again tonight. Although, we might have to find a different place. Last time we got "hushed" by a teacher who was in the middle of a late class.

I'm struggling with discipline in my classes. I'm too nice, and now some of them are taking advantage of me. I realized that out of my 1,000+ students, I would hate it if even one didn't like me. And I fear that I some wouldn't like me if I disciplined them.... twisted mind I have, eh? I know its wrong to think like this. Some of these kids need to be made an example of.

I've recently been presented with the question of whether or not I am going to stay for next term. As of now, according to my contract I can leave in January. But if I choose to stay, I must write up an appliation indicating that... so they don't have to waste time and energy looking for a replacement. I have to do it by Friday. I believe I am going to stay for next term til July. But if there is any reason any of you think I should return in January, please let me know ASAP. Otherwise, make plans to come visit me!! (: The only reason for me to go home is family and friends right now. I feel like there is nothing else there for me. I cannot imagine going back to work at Target. It just aint right. I have a great teaching job here. But I do long for a close friend that I could confide in and fellowship with. It's my only and biggest downer about being here. It can be so lonely. So unless someone says otherwise... I guess I'm here for another nine months!