Day 3 of my saree challenge was much more successful. I had many pleats in the front and it looked very well done. The teachers congratulated me for a job well done but of course had to tidy it up a little since it was Teacher's Day here in India. Thankfully I wore a fancy saree for the days events! Upon arriving at school I was bombarded with children trying to shake my hands and congratulate me for being a teacher. It was very sweet. I was also given several pens as gifts. The first two were actual planned gifts the others were just starting to give me their pens, which made me sad and happy all at the same time. They really do appreciate me but most of them don't have pens to begin with so it was hard to balance being thankful and trying to refuse gifts. One girl from my 3rd standard classroom gave me earrings. She even had them in a little box all wrapped up. Her dad was there as well to give me the gift. It was super sweet. They are these little gold hoops. They were instantly shoved into my ears by several over excited little fingers! I was not allowed to teach my first class. I tried to do my lessons with my regular few who enlist in English lessons and they refused. I was then shoved into the teachers chair and anytime I attempted to get up, "No ma'am no!!" It was really cute.
In my next class I was allowed to teach and in fact it was the first time in several weeks that the whole class was actually in the room let alone sitting in their seats!!! However, some girls in the front row were super chatty and giggly. Finally they got up and started to put their chains around my neck saying they were all gifts. I had to turn them all away. It was really cute and I hated to break their hearts, especially when they all walked away bummed! It was a lovely day at school!
Today is day 4 and I am pretty proud of my saree wrapping! I have several pleats lined up very well, the front across my chest looks neat and pretty!! I will have to let you know how it goes today!!!
In my next class I was allowed to teach and in fact it was the first time in several weeks that the whole class was actually in the room let alone sitting in their seats!!! However, some girls in the front row were super chatty and giggly. Finally they got up and started to put their chains around my neck saying they were all gifts. I had to turn them all away. It was really cute and I hated to break their hearts, especially when they all walked away bummed! It was a lovely day at school!
Today is day 4 and I am pretty proud of my saree wrapping! I have several pleats lined up very well, the front across my chest looks neat and pretty!! I will have to let you know how it goes today!!!
Kylie we have to see some photos of you. I only vision you as beautiful as you are, Kylie I am so proud of you and I will not see you soon enough.
ReplyDeleteI love you Kylie!