joy

Today I was offered the job at Suzhou University of Science and Technology!

I am in disbelief, three years ago I never thought this is where I would be. Three degrees and three years later here I am having the chance to explore the world while getting teaching experience!

My life in China will be very different, life will be sort of odd for a few months. I am just excited they have a passion for basketball.

My future is set, today I begin working towards it.

if anybody tells you that you cant do something, please just smile and do what it is you want to do. 

wow I am speechless by the email I received, I am honored to have this job.

This is the first step in my goal to become Drug Czar.

Today is my first step towards my future….I am the happiest man in the world

a year ago..

…..I was looking back on the year, I remember how different it was from last year. This time last year I was finishing up research papers and getting everything confirmed to study abroad in Spain. Then it hit me, it was actually eerily familiar. By the end of this month I will find out if I get the chance to be a Foreign Assistant in one of three regions of Spain. Funny how a year later I could find myself in the same situation, only instead of studying, i’m working. It’s hard to believe that my undergrad career is finally coming to an end and thoughts of law school were burnt out on a dream to teach abroad. It just shows that you can do whatever you want to do, you just have to dedicate yourself. I never thought this could be a reality. 

Spain would be a dream, but recently, I have also found myself comfortable with the idea of teaching in China. If everything continues to go along smoothly I could instead find myself as a professor of English at a University outside of Shanghai. I had to do research and I found that the city is the fastest growing economy in China. I would love to teach University students as they will have familiarity with the English language and the University setting is what I have been so used to, why not see what life is like in China. 

And then I become torn. As dreams of what could be sweep my mind, I become lost in thoughts, how each path brings many different experiences and opportunities. Being not in, but close to Shanghai, I not only get to live near a busy city, I get to reap the benefits of exploring Japan, Thailand and all the other amazing Asian/Russian countries. On the other hand in Spain I can explore Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Amsterdam and all the other amazing European/Middle East countries. It hit me, not one could compare to the other, and after thought, only one aspect does, each one would be great. 

and I become relaxed, the calming effects of dreaming about the future settle. This semester has been one to remember.