Anything for a laugh

Ever since my arrival in Japan, I've been debating whether or not I actually like teaching.
I think I've always been afraid of letting others be in control my emotions...and teaching is exactly that.

The highs and lows of my days are determined by the students I teach. When they understand the lesson or enjoy an activity, I am rewarded by smiling faces. Other days, no matter how much or little preparation I've gone through, the lesson bombs and I'm left with blank faces or students falling asleep in class.

I understand that there are many factors that affect how a student responds in class, but it's just scary to realize that they have so much power over me.

Today, in my second grade class, I gave a weather report with a paper TV around my head. I realized that I'd do anything for a laugh. How sad. =)