Yesterday the newest class started: the 160th. Welcome, everyone! It has been great meeting you over the last few days. I wish you a wonderful experience in A-100 and a great career. If I can help with anything, I think you know where to find me!
The welcome reception on Sunday night went off without a hitch. I'm kind of the worrying hostess type, so it was nice to have it all work out so smoothly. And this morning, my fabulous classmates and I escorted all 89 class members to their first official function and had a little breakfast waiting for them there. It was great to hear that welcome speech again on the other side of the mountain and remember how thrilling that moment was, only 3 months ago.
In other news, Spanish is still totally awesome. I'm moving past my reading block and starting to enjoy the puzzle of figuring out what a reading is about. I did great on my first evaluation (in which they measure my progress and decide whether I'm on track to reach my training goal, which I am). My teacher keeps telling me my biggest problems are confidance and nerves. So true, so true.
I still just feel so lucky to be here. Spring is coming. I have a ten minute commute. I am getting paid to learn a language I adore. And soon I'll be off to a beautiful country where I will do a really cool job.
I know so many of you are struggling to keep the hope alive. I never thought I'd make it here. Keep trying.
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Thank you to you and your team for being such an awesome welcoming committee!!! You have helped us feel welcome, and much less nervous with all your great advice and fabulous happy hours!
Thank you very much for all your help in getting us newbies of the 160th oriented during our first days!
Gratefully,
Joon
Look at you, already a veteran!
Sounds like you were successful in your first diplomatic assignment. Everyone got along and no wars broke out. Good job.
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