Hello everyone!
All is well in Albania. I would like to update everyone on what's going on in my life right now. For the past couple of weeks I have been giving English lessons in my PST site! It has been a very fun and successful process. I have taught 4th grade, 6th grade, 8th grade, 10th grade and 11th grade English classes. It has been so rewarding and fun teaching English to students in Albania. My first class I ever had I was able to have a kid speak his first sentence in English! It was so rewarding.
I'm excited to keep moving forward with teaching. I have really fallen in love with it. Teaching is one of the most rewarding things I have ever done in my life. Inspiring interest in students and rewarding their curiosity with knowledge is a fantastic dynamic.
Unfortunately, recently for me my grandfather has passed away while I have been working with Peace Corps. Before his passing I was debating whether or not to return back to the united states to say my final goodbyes. However, he re-assured me to keep doing the work I'm doing in Europe. He wanted me to keep doing good things in the world and stay the course I'm on. I plan to move forward strongly, boldly and faithfully into my service.
This Monday we were told where we are going to be living for two years after PST. For security reasons, I can't disclose my exact location but I can say I will be near the city of Shkoder in northern Albania. I'm very excited with this placement.
I'm going to miss my site mates and host family in Belsh. My family has been so kind and loving towards me. They treat me like their own son and I treat them like a mother and father. I plan on visiting once I don't have travel restrictions. I really love my home in Belsh. As for my site mates, the friends I have made here are amazing. I'm surrounded by truly great people. I look forward to traveling and hanging out with them again in the future.
That's all I have for now!
Mirupafshim!
