is this the real life? or is this just fantasy?

So yes, I don’t think that I have a real job. I also don’t know how German students learn anything. Basically, I have the easiest schedule in the world, and lets face it, I don’t do much, professionally. I have a 3-day weekend every week, and I work 12 hours per week. Not exactly time consuming, or using a ton of brainpower. So, in addition to the long vacations, I also have classes cancelled on me all the time, which would be enjoyable if I knew about them before I showed up at school, and if I actually had something else with which to fill up my time. So today, I was talking with the head of the English dept, and she mentions to me casually that there aren’t any classes on weds and thurs this week, due to the fact that the graduating seniors have their oral exams both of these days. Lets count now: Sean’s workweek this week: 2 days. (all of 6 hours total) Sean’s upcoming weekend this week: 5 days. The following week is full, and then I have another 5 day weekend because of Pentecost. Not that I’m ever going to complain about too much free time, but… jeez! When do these kids learn!?!?
In other news, this past weekend was a BLAST! I performed at a huge gala event thingy in the city this weekend called “Pop Meets Classic,” which is apparently a huge annual event. I sang with the choir from my school, a few fun classical pieces, and then we sang some lovely German and American pop songs (just imagine hearing “man in the mirror” with a German accent!!) if you can’t imagine it, please scroll down to the “polkaface” video below. Thanks. I had a great time fooling around onstage, and hanging out backstage with a bunch of the local musicians, and kids from my school. They seemed to be fascinated by the fact that I’m a teacher, but I’m also a real person!! It was nice bursting their happy little pre-conceived notions about teachers, and how they’re supposed to live outside school (apparently not at all!) I got a bunch more kids interested in studying abroad, and coming to stammtisch, so hopefully that’ll translate into something actual. I also offered to help anyone who needed help with applications or advice on studying abroad, and shared some of my experiences with living around the world and the states. It was, to me, the perfect example of what I’m here for- to represent my culture in a non-classroom setting, and show the Germans something other than the simpsons and desperate housewives. All in all, great weekend! Ended up last night going out with a few of them to the pub, where I ran into a couple other friends, and had a blast that ran far too late into today. It was definitely naptime this afternoon!