One Month Down!

Sunset on the tank

Spear fishing

Upside down soldier fish

The tank

It is crazy to think that I have been on island for a month and a half! Wow, where did the time go? Since being here in Saipan I have learned a few things about island life. First: If asked to do something a common answer used would be simply "can" or Cannot" Full sentences are only used if you have to. Second: Never make plans more than 6 hours in advance. I overheard a conversation the other
 day where a man was asked on a Thursday afternoon what he was doing on Saturday morning. He answered "I don't know its not Saturday yet." This may be one of my favorite things about living on an island. Life here moves at a very slow pace. Everyone is living in the moment and enjoying the Sunshine and the beauty that is surrounding them. Why make plans ahead of time when you can be surprised constantly by things that happen. Third: Even though it is a small island some sort of transportation is key to living a social life. I think you could squeak by with just a bicycle but it would be rough. There are so many places on the island to see that having a means of transportation is very important. So here is a picture of my new wheels.

Isn't she beautiful?

Island Life is great though! I still can't believe that I live here. Today was the 4 week mark for school. I have made it through the first month of teaching. It has been a great experience so far. It is a lot of work but it is rewarding as well. But here are some pictures from my new camera. Its been a pretty good month if I must say so myself. Sorry not all of the pictures would upload. Peace and Love from Saipan!