Typhoon Melor was kind of a let down. Despite a “strong typhoon wind warning” for my walk to work this morning, the wind could be considered a “pleasant breeze” and there wasn’t even enough rain to justify opening my umbrella. I saw a grand total of about 5 sticks on the ground, which presumably were blown off their trees. No shingles blown off the roofs, no trees uprooted, nothing broken, no mayhem whatsoever.
Due to the wind warning, however, we had no classes this morning. I spent my time alternating between studying Japanese and doing school work (grading/correcting papers and lesson planning). At about quarter to 10 (when we would find out if we would have afternoon classes or not) the teachers’ room felt just like a bunch of kids waiting to hear if they have a snow day. Everyone was crowding around computers, anxiously waiting to see if we got to enjoy a relaxing afternoon or if we’d have to deal with kids.
Everyone seemed in pretty high spirits, despite having to come in to work during a “typhoon.” I don’t think I’ve felt the teachers’ room be this social since I got here. No one rushing around frantically preparing for class, no phones ringing off the hook (well, they did ring occasionally, but not as often). Everyone was chatting and stuff. If only I understood more Japanese… It’s actually loud with chatter today.
The verdict? No classes!
Can we have typhoon days more often?
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