The other day, one of the kids in class said something to me and for some reason it caused me to respond in Korean. It was simple No (An-Ne-Yo) but a few kids were suprised I even could say that much. I heard a few of them say, "You can speak Korean ( Read more... )

This is how I know I'm taking the idea of teaching more seriously ( Read more... )

I'm taking this as a good sign: I seem to be commuicating with my co-teacher better. I actually sat down and had a conversation with her today. In fact, I think I've talked to her more in the last two days than I in a whole month of last semster. She gave my info about classes. I think it's the fact that I'm coming to her about my lesson plans ( Read more... )

I had a lot going on recently: Brian’s in-and-out visit, Andrew coming into town, heading up to Seoul with Kathy, trying to go to Busan at some point ( Read more... )

Imagine working somewhere where you can communicate with roughly 2% of your co-workers. The people who sit imedately to your left or right can only manage a "Hello" every more and you can only do the same ( Read more... )

This past weekend was equal parts fustrating and fun. I think next weekend I'll hide. Like the whole three days. More on that later ( Read more... )