Friday night I sat down to check my email. After logging on I found I had well over 60 new emails. My first thought was "What the heck, am I now on a list for some reason?" Each email was from a different address. My next thought..."How am I going to get off this list?" Had my computer malfunctioned? Upon further investigation and against my better judgement I decided to open one of these infamous emails. Wow, it was from a fellow JFMFer! How cool and where did they get my email address. Looking over the list, I realized just about every email was from a different person that I would be traveling to Japan with. What fun I had as I sat for about an hour reading each one. I had plenty I should have been doing as I was being honored at a dinner party that night, but just couldn't pull myself away from the excitement in each message my new friends had sent me. Everyone wanted to meet everyone else. Everyone wanted to make plans. Everyone was so excited. What a support group! Needless to say, I can't seem to stop checking my email. Each time I log on I find I have another 20 messages or so, well over 100 to date.
The anticipation of the trip seems more real each day, however I keep thinking "Is this like Bob Newhart? Will I wake up and find it's all a dream?" Let's hope not. So, yesterday I got out my suitcase and started packing. Even though my departure is three weeks away, looking at my suitcase on my bedroom floor keeps it real!
I have had such a great amount of support not only from program members, but also from my district, particularly Ledyard Center School colleagues, students and families. Thank you all so much for all you have done and offered to do for me. I am so honored to have the opportunity to represent Ledyard Public Schools and especially Ledyard Center School in Japan and can't wait to come back to share my experiences with you all.
Sushi anyone?
Homework class...What mountain is Japan famous for and why? Can you name a company that uses this mountain in its advertising?
For students in my class you may bring me in the answer. Students from other classes visiting this page may email me at... tsamokar@sbcglobal.net
2 comments:
Dear mrs samokar,
I hope you have fun in japan!
Cassy coates
5:57am and you are writing with NOTHING else to do...sleep girl sleep!!!!! I am in for some pre-trip sushi - Wednesday work???? Let me know if Bob is coming too and I will let Joel know. I am really looking forward to seeing you on the big screen!! Jeff is ready to set up the tv as soon all the parts are here!!!
Post a Comment