The tide turned last night...classes went decently, especially the TOEFL class. I really enjoyed that particular class. Today I taught corporate classes, which also seemed to go well. The plus side of teaching 9:30 AM classes across town is that...well, would I ever ride 45 minutes on the metro in the morning crowds for fun? (No.) So this experience is showing me things I wouldn't normally experience. Normally I would experience my pillow, or maybe a sleepy breakfast! :p
The weather is true autumn now- rainy, heavy, a little dreary. It's pleasant to see autumn again after years of Alaska's seasons (summer, winter, and slush). I've realized I have forgotten how to dress for such not-exactly-summer, not-exactly-winter weather. Umbrellas and light coats might have to re-enter my wardrobe soon!
I find it curious that Ukrainians are very skeptical of free things (or cheap things). I guess it makes sense: if an item is expensive, it means it's a better item, but..... free samples! Who doesn't love free samples! I used to search the internet for free samples monthly and get all kinds of cereals, shampoos, perfumes, etc.
Today, walking into the building for corporate classes, I was offered a little Dove bag with a sample of free conditioner. I was shocked! A little background- this office building is not on a busy street, not next to the metro, in short, it's in a quiet little neighborhood next to some buildings under construction....and yet here was randomly a woman giving away free samples. (But I'm not complaining- it was great!) I asked one of my students if she'd gotten a free sample too; she had, but she was a little distrustful of the quality of the product since it was free.
Off to teach more classes.... Oh yes, Happy Anniversary to me....left Alaska exactly one month ago!
The weather is true autumn now- rainy, heavy, a little dreary. It's pleasant to see autumn again after years of Alaska's seasons (summer, winter, and slush). I've realized I have forgotten how to dress for such not-exactly-summer, not-exactly-winter weather. Umbrellas and light coats might have to re-enter my wardrobe soon!
I find it curious that Ukrainians are very skeptical of free things (or cheap things). I guess it makes sense: if an item is expensive, it means it's a better item, but..... free samples! Who doesn't love free samples! I used to search the internet for free samples monthly and get all kinds of cereals, shampoos, perfumes, etc.
Today, walking into the building for corporate classes, I was offered a little Dove bag with a sample of free conditioner. I was shocked! A little background- this office building is not on a busy street, not next to the metro, in short, it's in a quiet little neighborhood next to some buildings under construction....and yet here was randomly a woman giving away free samples. (But I'm not complaining- it was great!) I asked one of my students if she'd gotten a free sample too; she had, but she was a little distrustful of the quality of the product since it was free.
Off to teach more classes.... Oh yes, Happy Anniversary to me....left Alaska exactly one month ago!
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