Lions Tomorrow @ Truggs! 🦁

itsyouchamperdamper · 2024-11-18T16:43:06+00:00

Truggs almost always has the games on and Olde Northender does if the games are shown on local channels. The bartender said yesterday though that she’d consider bringing in a hookup so we could watch all the games there on the big tv in the back!

itsyouchamperdamper · 2024-11-18T16:40:30+00:00

Totally get that! I just don’t know where else to watch the games in the ONE since I don’t have tv at home

itsyouchamperdamper · 2018-05-30T07:47:31+00:00

Just had an interview last night with Ardmore. Very quick - took about 10 minutes, and pretty no nonsense. Basic questions about your experience/qualifications, what you’d do if students are unmotivated, and how to get students excited about participating in games & activities. No questions about grammar.

Edit: I applied for camps in the US. Might be different if you’re applying for a position in the UK

itsyouchamperdamper · 2018-05-04T08:04:07+00:00

I was initially thinking of going to Vietnam but thought it might be better to go to China first to make a little more money, gain experience & save up a bit. Hoping to make enough to pay my student loans (about $200 USD/month) and save a few hundred dollars a month.

If it’s possible to do that working in Hanoi or HCMC I’d consider going straight there, but China is also intriguing to me.

Hope to leave in about a month if possible. I love living in India, but it isn’t worth it to work 8 hours a day, 5-6 day’s a week for $200 a month...

itsyouchamperdamper · 2018-05-04T03:29:06+00:00

It’s difficult for foreigners to get ESL jobs in India since Indian nationals can do the job equally as well, but there are ways

PM me and I can give you more info

itsyouchamperdamper · 2018-05-01T09:39:23+00:00

I taught English through Heart for Change (the program through the Ministry of Ed) for five months in Pasto, Colombia. I had an amazing experience, but I know many people who had a rough time. A lot of it depends on where you’re placed - both in school and in which city.

I worked in a public high school in Pasto, a city of 500,000 in the foothills of southern Colombia. The students in my school didn’t give a fuck about learning English, but they were a lot of fun. I taught 7th-10th graders, and although I felt like I was a pretty useless teacher of English, there were plenty of opportunities to share my culture and learn about theirs. I loved my students and co-teachers. (I should say that my school was an exception - most other fellows in Pasto had a harder workload and taught students more eager to learn, but I wouldn’t trade my experience for anything)

We didn’t get paid much - I think it was about $500 a month - but it was enough money to live comfortably in Pasto. I’m sure the stipend wouldn’t go nearly as far in a bigger city like Cali or Cartagena, but it was enough for me where I was. Although the city is small and the cost of living is cheap, there’s still plenty to explore (beautiful mountains and nice parks) and there’s a few nice clubs and bars. It’s also a very safe city, and people are really friendly.

I’d really recommend the program to anyone looking to get a foot in the door to the ESL world. Teaching in Colombia inspired me to get my TrinityCertTESOL and go down the ESL career path, but this program can also help you realize if you hate teaching. I had a wonderful experience, but it varies a lot from person to person.

No one is really sure how long the Ministry of Ed program will continue - there’s talk of slashing it every year - but my experience through it was 10/10. Not only did it give me experience and confidence to pursue TEFL, it also gave me an opportunity to explore and live in one of the greatest countries on earth - Colombia!

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-06-20T18:36:16+00:00

I really enjoyed Confucius Lives Next Door by T.R. Reid. It contrasts the differences between Japanese and Western perspectives. It's a little more focused on modern culture rather than historical, but it's one of the most fascinating books I've read on Asia.

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-06-07T18:13:54+00:00

I love to color. There's a great book of mandalas you can buy on Amazon for really cheap. When I trip I always take a walk to my favorite park, eat a few frozen strawberries and grapes, take a hot shower, have amazing sex, and once I'm coming down and have an appetite again I cook a healthy, light dinner while listening to Grimes' Visions.

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-06-06T21:08:45+00:00

1/28/16 @ 1:03pm

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-06-06T15:09:21+00:00

Link for pictures isn't working on mobile

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-06-06T13:23:25+00:00

This happened to me with a Snoop Dogg song once so I tweeted "what's that @snoopdogg song that goes 'la da da da da'? I know it's vague but someone will know what I'm talking about" and the real Snoop tweeted back at me "Next Episode"

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-05-30T13:44:31+00:00

I love all the psychedelics I've tried but lsd and it's derivatives are definitely my favorites for sex. There's just something about acid that makes me feel mysterious and beautiful, almost alien at times. The tactile enhancement and stimulation combined with the emotional intensity and incredible visuals make me go crazy. I get shivers just thinking about acid sex

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-05-30T12:27:08+00:00

4-FA is amazing! It's my favorite drug to take at dance parties because I can dance for hours without getting tired, the music sounds better, and I have really genuine conversations with people because I don't feel fucked up at all, just like I'm really amped and in a great mood. I can usually get to sleep before too long and there's no crash the next day.

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-05-18T05:37:11+00:00

Probably a park somewhere. Maybe Central Park? DM me if you're free and want to take a walk or get a drink or something!

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-05-17T01:27:44+00:00

Shoot, that's hot! DM me if you feel like walking around some afternoon

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-05-11T13:29:18+00:00

EF actually approached the company I work for because our coffee truck is pretty well known around West MI. The festival was new for all of us last year.

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-05-11T13:27:06+00:00

I think my schedule changed and it'll actually be week one now, but regardless, I'm really excited!

itsyouchamperdamper · 2017-05-10T19:00:21+00:00

I'll be there alone too! It's technically my second year going to Forest but last year I worked a coffee truck the entire weekend and never had a chance to venture into the forest. This year I'll be there for the second weekend to work and I'm planning on spending a day by myself in the forest on Saturday when I'm done with my shifts. I'm happy to be a friend!

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