2013
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Open classes, will I do well or get fired?
Yesterday I had my first open class. What’s an open class? It’s when people from the…district (that’s what we call it at home) well the people from the education office, principal, vice principal,…
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This week has me thankful for everything I have right now.
I must say, this week flew by quickly. A lot has happened but it’s pretty good. Can’t help but be thankful for it all. What happened? I turned a year older and taught…
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Alone with 31 students, what could go wrong or right?
Monday It was just me and 31 first graders. I know close to no Korean and their English is severely broken. Somehow it worked out wonderfully. Especially when I pulled out the stickers.…
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My first birthday in Korea, turning 24
So yesterday was my birthday. Finally 24. I get “oh so young!” all the time. I’m used to it, but then I also get “Ah! You…25 Korean age, why no husband?!” Obviously because…
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Banker guy won’t let me see anyone else. Why?
Ok I had to get off work just to go to the bank. First, was dropped off at the wrong bank, thanks taxi driver! So I had to walk to the right one.…
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First Chuseok: exploring historical palaces and Royal Guards
So yesterday I went to two palaces. I was staying around 15 minutes away (walking) if that from one Changdeokgung. I’m wondering if gung meant palace. Never mind looked it up and it…
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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,…
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Randomly meeting a famous K-pop idol in a cafe?
So today I was just relaxing inside like I do most Sundays. Then, my friend K wanted to just go out. I was like sure. She came out to where I live, the…
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4 weeks in the country and teaching
So Thursday made it 4 weeks since I arrived and Friday made it 4 complete weeks of teaching. It’s amazing how quickly these weeks have flown by. There have been a lot of…