branching out

school got better after the first class, as i expected. i did the same activity with all of my classes on tuesday and wednesday to observe the english abilities. there are some really good students and speakers, there are some ok ones who are willing to learn and be actively participant, and then there is 12D. i hate this class of seniors who is apparently the lowest section of the 12th graders, ability and behavior-wise. i couldnt even get through the instructions of the activity with them before they were completely out of control. i had to separate some students, asked one if he would like to teach the class, raised my voice, and lost all the motivation to teach them. i kept thinking how glad i was that i only had them once a week.

my contact teacher and i went to the immigration office to get me legalized. there were some small problems and i am now waiting for a few more papers. we will go back there again on monday to get the process rolling for making me a legal immigrant and resident of hungary. it will be fine, though, so don't worry.

some friends from CETP are here in my town to visit for the day. we have been exploring Nyíregyháza together and im sure they are thoroughly jealous of my precious town. i found a new appreciation for it too since they have about a tenth of the people in there town as are in mine. my town has big stores like walmart or something, a big market 2 days a week (which is right by my house) , and 2 really big malls or plazas. i think ill be just fine here... and they think thez will be here often to visit, buy stuff, and speak english. fine by me.

today we went and saw a movie - journey to the center of the earth. it was as good as any brenden fraizer movie. i think they only made it so they can make it into a ride at universal. it will be a great ride, though.

i am right now at an internet cafe which is so cool. its called euro cafe or something and there are beverages and snacks available plus big cushy chairs and two floors of computers. the cost is 10 forints a minute which comes to about 2 dollars an hour. i think ill come here again if my internet doesnt come through soon.

we just went to then big walmart-ish store and i bought something like febreeze to spray my furniture. i coundnt find it right away so i asked a girl who was giving a demonstration of a cleaning solution. she helped me and we got to talking - as is my custom with most decent looking strangers. i gave her my phone number and she will be my first private english student starting on monday. yay for Ánikö - i think thats how she spells it ... ah-nick-ooo.

tomorrow everything is closed for the most part, but i am going to finish the HOUSE marathon i have going at home on my computer. i wish i had season 4 but oh well (thats not a hint to send it to me, its just a thought).

if you do want to send me anything here are some ideas:
matches
ketchup packets
bbq sauce - ooh, packets of that would be nice, too
index cards... i use them a LOT in class
english poetry books - more like shel silverstein books, not shakespeare or anything, kids poems
bumper stickers
to-go menus
fortunes from chinese fortune cookies
pictures of you people
postcards
sweets for me - their sweets are not that good really
lipton sides - like chicken rice, broccoli rice, spanish rice, lo mein noodles, etc.
macaronie and cheese (I DO NOT HAVE A MICROWAVE)
anything you want will be welcomed wholeheartedly, im sure!

if you want to me call me it would be very good. remember the time difference though. i have mondays off work, and i am done with classes by 3 everyday. my number is 0036-30-519-3481