Viva Vidya! (First week)

Ok so this is not a great intro, but I just have to tell you: BEST NANS EVER today. I ate like four of them. Moving on...
Vidya (where I work) went great today. Everyday when I first arrive the kids do this routine that involes a drum with choreographed movements and some song and chants. It's very interesting to watch and the kids seem to really enjoy it. After they finish that, the had some tia kwondo lessons from a man that comes on Mondays and Wednesdays. There was one little boy in the front that was so into it. His facial expressions were filled with intensity and concentration (the little boy is 8 and one of the cutest little kids I've ever seen). Then I led nursery rhymes to start of the day. "Five little monkeys jumping on the bed" seems to be a hit. The kids all have these motions that they do with it. It's adorable. It's a bit hard to keep the kids attention because I think they get a little frustrated with not understanding English. One boy that I helped today though is very advanced. He was spelling small words and then after I worked with him was able to sort pictures into singular or plural. I was impressed with not only his English but also his exceptional learning speed. After the day began to warm up we took our lessons outside. Although we didn't do any more acedemic exercises, great deals of learning went on. I learned a lot of the kids names and practices some of my Hindi phrases. We played games outside as well, which was fun. It was a little boy's birthday today. I think his name is Laxmi (a bit iffy on the spelling), and he is so sweet. I'm amazed at the generosity of these children. They all have nothing, yet they give what they can. Laxmi brough toffee for everyone, so that they could celebrate his birthday excitement along with him. It was very sweet and heartwarming to witness. I can't help but smile around these kids. They are absolutely beautiful. Their energy is so intriguing. They are so ready to create new relationships and exchange knowledge. My heart has felt so much for these children, and I've only known them for three days. Only God knows what great experiences and relationships will come from three months of living and volunteering in India. As I left the school and began my journey back through the slum to the car, a little girl held my hand and walked with me. She walked with me as though she'd known me forever, skipping and smiling the whole way. These children truly have beautiful hearts.
Later on in the day I started talk to two of my roommates about Aaron. It's hard to know how in depth I can go with stories of him, and the truth about how I'm feeling. I don't want to scare them off. They've only known me for five days. I left feeling like I'd said too much, even though everything was very round about. I haven't talked about anything in depth. They just know the basics. Actually I think someone could probably know more than they do just by looking at my facebook.
Two of my friends here just added me as a friend of facebook and are most likely going to read this blog at some point. I haven't told them about Aaron. So far they just know that he's my fiance and that we've been together for about 2 years. I don't know why I have such trouble continuing on with what has happen. I just stop when I get the the "we're engaged part." I miss him so much, and I still don't even feel like he's dead most of the time so it's hard for me to state that fact to others. There's just no way he's gone. We're supposed to be getting married.
I've been thinking about it today, and I've officially decided that Teena should come join me in India. She said that when she was younger she wanted to do something like the Peace Corps. Well, why not do it now? Nothing stopping you momster :)
I'm excited to go back to Vidya tomorrow and continue getting to know the kids. There's one little boy that reminds me Keegan :) Oh, I love him already haha.
Feel free to send me some messages! I love getting them. It's like Christmas :)

P.S. My dad sent me a picture that he found of Aaron and I from senior prom! hahahahahahaha... a)He looks sooo incredibly young, and b) because of my 4 inch heels I look like a giant next to him
It made my day seeing it. I love Aaron :)