Hello and goodbye, Father Time.
I swear I don't know where the days are going. I popped onto LJ, just now, to read my Flists and realized it'd been 6 days since I posted last. And at first glance, I figured it was a flub of the system -- confused by the times zones or something..but, NO.
For the most part, time flying by here is good, as it means I am having fun, learning, LIVING, but the lack of time with certain persons (even online time) is feeling very apparent these days. It's no one's fault, or it's mine, or it's the time divide, but I can't help thinking that they should be here with me (more than in the sense that you're always with me).
Whining done.
The good:
1. I played guide again on Friday, this time in Chilgok (the closer suburb of Daegu), once again with people who have been here longer than me. We didn't go anyplace new, per se, but had to take a cab due to limited time. It was the first time we took a cab that I had to give the directions to the driver.
2. While the "appearances are everything"-ness of the Koreans drives me crazy, their bluntness and lack of offense taken by bluntness makes me happy.
3. Intensives start tomorrow -- I'll see the same kids (10 groups of 10) 5-7 times over the next month. I'm looking forward to seeing some growth (I hope) and having enough time to maybe teach them something lasting.
4. Intensives only last a month, meaning I can go back to be a slacker (still very busy and working, but relatively slacking compared to this coming month).
5. I think I'm going to Turkey, with Marvin (and maybe a couple other folks), in October. Yeah, I know. No where near SK, but he has connections there and can get us a deal.
The "Meh":
1. I work 9-5, Monday through Friday, for the next month. I don't mind the hours, but it will also mean that I can't get to the bank or the post office for that time, as both close at 4:30 and only open on weekdays. I might be able to send stuff to be mailed with Marvin or one of the non-intensive teachers, but I hate to depend on folks like that.
2. This'll be my first time being responsiblre to my kids, in the sense of getting to see them again. This worries me, as it always does right before school starts, as the first month with a new group of kids can be the "growin pains" period.
3. Nobody cares what I teach here. That shouldn't bother me, and I could really get away with minimal planning. I'm not sure why that bothers me....aside from the connection again to the Korean "appearances" thing.
Off to dinner. What's everyone up to? I need to connect some more. :)
For the most part, time flying by here is good, as it means I am having fun, learning, LIVING, but the lack of time with certain persons (even online time) is feeling very apparent these days. It's no one's fault, or it's mine, or it's the time divide, but I can't help thinking that they should be here with me (more than in the sense that you're always with me).
Whining done.
The good:
1. I played guide again on Friday, this time in Chilgok (the closer suburb of Daegu), once again with people who have been here longer than me. We didn't go anyplace new, per se, but had to take a cab due to limited time. It was the first time we took a cab that I had to give the directions to the driver.
2. While the "appearances are everything"-ness of the Koreans drives me crazy, their bluntness and lack of offense taken by bluntness makes me happy.
3. Intensives start tomorrow -- I'll see the same kids (10 groups of 10) 5-7 times over the next month. I'm looking forward to seeing some growth (I hope) and having enough time to maybe teach them something lasting.
4. Intensives only last a month, meaning I can go back to be a slacker (still very busy and working, but relatively slacking compared to this coming month).
5. I think I'm going to Turkey, with Marvin (and maybe a couple other folks), in October. Yeah, I know. No where near SK, but he has connections there and can get us a deal.
The "Meh":
1. I work 9-5, Monday through Friday, for the next month. I don't mind the hours, but it will also mean that I can't get to the bank or the post office for that time, as both close at 4:30 and only open on weekdays. I might be able to send stuff to be mailed with Marvin or one of the non-intensive teachers, but I hate to depend on folks like that.
2. This'll be my first time being responsiblre to my kids, in the sense of getting to see them again. This worries me, as it always does right before school starts, as the first month with a new group of kids can be the "growin pains" period.
3. Nobody cares what I teach here. That shouldn't bother me, and I could really get away with minimal planning. I'm not sure why that bothers me....aside from the connection again to the Korean "appearances" thing.
Off to dinner. What's everyone up to? I need to connect some more. :)