While it is definitely still far from being Thanksgiving, I would like to dedicate this post to the amazing things and opportunities thus far in my Fulbright experience. Several times this week I felt elated and overly happy, yet frustrated with the inability to show proper gratitude for people and things here. So maybe this … Continue reading Grappling with Gratitude
This past week was a big readjustment back to normal after traveling to Prague. Getting back to school on Monday was a shock and it felt as if I had been gone for a month. It is crazy that I am now well into my second month in the Czech Republic. Time seems to move … Continue reading A Znojmo Week
Besides a typical week of classes and life in Znojmo, I successfully went on 3-day trips this week! One thing I love about living in another country is that I am motivated to do lots of excursions, when otherwise at home I might opt for watching television or making the excuse that I am too … Continue reading Day Tripper
For the first time since arriving in the Czech Republic, I felt busy this week. This morning (Sunday) was the first time I was able to really “sleep in” and my body definitely appreciated the full 10 hours. At school I began teaching more lessons and getting to know my students better. I met with … Continue reading Small Town Excitement
The week began with the start of school and the development of my weekly routine while living with my mentor, Jana, and her family for the next month: 7am- Wake up and eat breakfast of tea, fruit, and small piece of cake. 7:30am- Leave house for school and drop of 2 kids, Anna and Honza, … Continue reading (Breaking) Routine
I really cannot believe that I have only been in the Czech Republic for 1 week and so much has happened already. The past few days have been a whirlwind with having now been to 2 different places, meeting a bunch of different people, and knowing that so much change is still about to happen … Continue reading Diving Deeper
Mariel Sporn Tavakoli 