Climb every mountain — by Laura on

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As I was walking to church for my last breakfast in Duc Linh the good ol' Saigon bus tried to get me to

See you later — by Laura on

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Today began with a celebration in my class. Several of my students brought me sweet gifts (Huy

Happy to be yourself — by Laura on

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This morning we continued learning about careers and had a debate - do something you love and make

Sincerely, Me — by Laura on

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I began class this morning by writing my contact information on the board so my students can contact me after I leave on Saturday, shoul...

Camping — by Laura on

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Last night the kids had their annual camping trip organized through the church. It was POURING rain

Da Lat — by Laura on

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On Saturday morning we left at 6am for Da Lat. We stopped at a waterfall on the way about 1.5 hours

Oh man! — by Laura on

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This morning we learned about movies. There was a lot of acting out ("Western" was especially

Just the way you are — by Laura on

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This morning we finished writing our raps - there were some students in class today who weren't

Drop the beat! — by Laura on

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This morning we learned about music. I started by writing "music genres" on the board and asking my

Environmentally Friendly — by Laura on

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This morning we learned about the environment. The kids were being loud...at 9 the Australians

Love casts out fear — by Laura on

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"Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds." 

Crazy, cool, go! — by Laura on

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Friday morning was the talent show! It was so cute watching all the kids sing and dance! I was walking

A day at the zoo — by Laura on

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We learned about animals today and it got crazy! There was a lot of noise and acting out including

What's up? From the top! — by Laura on

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This morning we learned about slang and it was hilarious. I taught phrases like "what's up?" "hot"

In the beginning, there was love. — by Laura on

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We started class by reviewing yesterday's writing assignment about "the secret to happiness." None of

I feel happy when… — by Laura on

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Today we learned about emotions. I had 22 students in class this morning. We began with vocabulary

Let's go to the beach, each… — by Laura on

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On Saturday morning we left for the beach a little after 6am. It took about four hours to get to Mui Ne,

Oh say, can you see? — by Laura on

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Happy Fourth of July - it was pretty epic over here! Today my class was the biggest it's been so far - 18

Awesome!! — by Laura on

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I arrived at class and some of the girls had written my name on the board - "Lora." Today we learned

Oh my gaaahhhhhh — by Laura on

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Today began with breakfast at a family's house across the street - usually we eat all of our meals at the church, but

You're on FIRE! — by Laura on

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Today in class we learned about "Daily Life." We started with vocabulary: I wrote a word or phrase on the board like "to ...