|Earlier this week I went out on the balcony to get some fresh air before dinner and I encountered an amazingly spectacular sunset. I pulled up a chair to admire the evening sky and the setting prompted me to ponder the fast approaching end of my stay.
I now have less than two weeks remaining before my final day of work on June 9th. Despite the challenging start at PSE I have settled in quite nicely. The students, staff and I have spent 50 hours per week together and we have formed a bond that I'm truly going to miss.
The students have gone from being quiet and shy around me to going out of their way to initiate conversation and greet me warmly, even making sure to heat up a croissant and danish for my breakfast. I will never forget that; nor will I ever forget the good heart behind the gruffness of Mr Pun, the baking instructor.
My plans have progressed since my last update. I will leave Cambodia on June 13th and travel via boat down the Mekong River to Vietnam where I will spend 1-2 weeks. I then intend to travel to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Nepal.
My plans are subject to change, however, because I'm hoping to be offered a job at Daegu Gyeongbuk English Village in Daegu, South Korea--that country's third largest city. The English Village is a joint effort between the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and Yeungjin College in Korea. They offer a variety of English courses for kindergarteners through adults which are outlined at http://www.uccs.edu/coe/international/dgev.html
I have had three interviews with representatives of UCCS and the English Village and I was told that a decision could be made within the coming week. If I receive a position I would like to come home for a month before starting. If I do not receive a position I will continue my travels as planned.