On Wednesday, May 6, I received an email from a cooperating teacher I will be working with next year. Below is an excerpt from the email:

"Bin Jiang English Village is a brand new English learning center in Bin Jiang Elementary School. Basically, you will be developing materials, designing lesson plans and teaching for Elementary School kids (Grade 1 to 6 ). Besides the job, you will also have a chance to explore Taiwan and probably learn some mandarin."

The days are dwindling with my kids this year, and with each day, I know how much this year has meant to me, even though it started pretty rough. I love the kids I work with and can't wait to keep up with them next year. They are such an awesome group of kids.

My work visa is now being processed, which will allow me to work and get paid while in Taiwan. I've also officially moved into my brother's house for the summer, and continue to slowly pack up my classroom. I've also taken on a part-time tutoring job to help put some money away for all of the traveling I plan on doing during the next year.

I'm so excited! Only about 3 months left on US soil :-)