I am tired today so my mother is typing while I dictate. This very day, we went to visit my new school, Kids Central. It is really cool and exciting. What is really cool is that there are a lot more things outdoors, just like P.E. and Music. There is a lot of art in the school. But I really miss Seattle and would like to come back. What I didn't like that the first day that the kids weren't so friendly. My mother says it was because it was Project week but I think it is also a different culture here. My teacher's name is Sri Devi and there is a co-teacher called Kamala but we call our teachers, aunties. There are 10 kids in my class, including my cousin, Karun. There was also a new girl, visiting and trying out the school. We have the following specials next term, which starts Sept 19th - Indian music on Monday, Art on Tuesday, Movement on Wednesday, Western Music and Yoga on Thursday and P.E. twice a week.
You have to take off your shoes before you go into school!
Yesterday I had a beef hamburger, which is rare here (because cows are sacred) at this gorgeous restaurant, and Amare had a plate of spaghetti.
Tomorrow I am going to Pondicherry and we are going to try to skype my class (Christy's class) in Seattle. I will be sure to write a note about my trip there.
Pomegranates are my favorite food - here is a photo of me with my cousin, Amrit, eating it.
Dhani your school sounds amazing, all the art and music. This sounds like it's going to be an awesome experience. Have faith in the kids. It is different culturally but that's where the gift is. You have the chance to learn their culture from them and they from yours. In the end, you're all kids and the common threads will come out.
ReplyDeleteHi Dhani! I just posted a loooong comment but it disappeared. :( I love your blog sweetie--so great to see the pictures and hear about your experiences. I definitely agree with Tanmeet about it taking time for the kids to get to know you and for you to get to know them. It's hard being a "new kid", even when you just move to a different state or city in the same country! So try to be patient, and I bet within just a couple of weeks you will have some great new friends. I hope your skype conversation with Christy's class goes great tomorrow! Lots of Love, Diane
ReplyDeleteI love pomegranates too! I know you will find good friends with time. Keep your arms and heart open. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I can't wait to hear what you will do on the first day of school.
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I can't wait to hear what school is like there. I went to school in England and it was so different from America, I had a really good year there - but it sounds like your school is even better. Send some art back for us!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Elin & Eliza