Can there be magic apples?

Are they really magic apples? What apples? You’ll see it a bit later.

Ok, so this week was a short one, yesterday and today. Everything has been well—nothing to really complain about.

Anyways, this morning I went to buy a bag of apples from two ahjummas (older women) that I see every time I go to the subway station. They are so sweet! Apples and the ahjummas! <3 I wanted to give something to my co-workers, vice-principal, and principal to at least show that I’m thankful for everything that they have done for me so far.

They were super shocked. Then, the principal wanted to talk to me. I was like O.o don’t like the apple? oh gosh, I tried to play safe.

Coming to find out she wanted to give me a gift. So I’m going to Seoul (like always) to look around the palaces and look at other events that are planned for Chuseok. I was shocked. Still am. This time I won’t have to come back home and go back the next day. I get to spend a night and continue exploring the next day because she wanted me to fully enjoy it. I think that’s pretty awesome.

My co-teacher was surprised too and said that’s the first the principal ever did anything like that, especially for an English teacher. I figured that. You don’t just hand out money to take a trip. She said the apples must have been magic. I agree! It was just an apple. A delicious apple, but still that’s all it was. But I think the main point is that it’s a way for me to experience Korean culture at an important moment. I’ve never been to a palace before but never when there were events. So it should be interesting.

Can’t wait to take pictures!

It’s funny because I had nothing really planned for Chuseok besides getting some rest and talking with family. That’s about it. Now, this and I still get to relax during the weekend. Then it’s my birthday Monday!

Shockingly, I had a few students remember that.

Anyways, until next time!