Today was my last day of teaching at the elementary school. Last days are always tough, especially with the youngest kids.
I spent an hour with these kids five days a week for a year. There are always a small few who you really grow close with. I knew a few months into this contract I would be missing certain kids when I had to walk away, and today that was fully realized.
It’s tough to see some of these little guys cry, but at the same time it is kind of re-assuring, it lets me know I did my job well. I am walking away from this job feeling pretty good- not so much sad for the kids I loved, but happy for the experience and opportunity.
It’s crazy how fast a year can go by- much less the past few weeks. The last few weeks of a teaching contract go by in a blur, and there are always mixed feelings. I will be happy to take a nice long vacation and get out of Seoul- but of course I will miss this job. I wont be missing it while I am getting massages and laying on the beach, but I am sure some day I will be looking back at the four hours a day I spent playing with these kids and wish I could go back.
The last day is never really a good day to take pictures- most of my favorite kids were sad and not photogenic, and I am only doing it half heartedly, just trying to preserve some memory in vain. Nevertheless here are some shots from today.
1 comment:
Hi Kyle ~ Nice photos of the kids ... I'm going to miss seeing all of those sweet little faces too!
The fact that you feel like you do (I don't think most people experience the range of emotions that you are when leaving a job) may mean something regarding a potential career for you down the road. Perhaps you will be teaching long term one day ... after your first vacation, temporary summer job, next vacation, etc! Never know ... teaching could be a great career for you one day ... Christmas break, Spring break, summers off, decent pay, benefits, etc. And just think ... instead of YOU leaving the kids, they would be leaving you for the next grade.
Anyway ~ on to the next adventure for you now. I'm anxious to see photos from your upcoming travels and even more anxious to see your sweet little face in person again! Be safe.
Love you,
Mom
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