Above is the romanized Korean for The Foreign(er) Syndicate. Before I get into more important matters such as what city I will live in and what grade I'll teach and so on, I want to discuss this new cartel. So after I named myself Dojo Yoshi, I decided to randomly give out nicknames to certain others, and the movement has grown unlike any other. Now there are several members and there names go as such: The Deacon, Squidman, Hebrew Slim, Sandy, Sir Scrapdoodle, Master Chef, Big Z Zanderfield, and Curtis. There are more to come. We have established our own greeting, or insa, as well. Get ready world, the Waygook Syndicate is unstoppable.
Ok, back to more important business. This week we received our placements. I was put in Cheongju which has a population of about 600,000 which is considered suburban. I was placed there with 6 other people (3 females and 3 males). It was strange because we are all cool and they placed us together which normally doesn't happen. 4 of us (me included) live in the city while two live directly outside of it. Sweet. Also, I live in the only landlocked province in Korea because it's smackdab in the middle. Therefore, the farthest away I am from any other part of the country is 3 hours, and its only an 1hour 15 ($6) train ride to get to Seoul. Sweet. A former ETA I am cool with now (Jamal) was placed in Cheongju and he really liked it and it going to give me all his contacts (including his barber in Seoul). Indeed.
They also placed me in a co-ed middle school which should be demanding but exciting and rewarding. I'm ready to start teaching, ya dig? What else? Apparently my city makes the best pebeembap (rice and vegetables), and has delicious rice. Since I have to eat that everyday I am quite happy. Life is good, can't complain over here. Blessed, yes I am. I owe it to you, the readers. Till next time, holla at your gwolla.
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I am so happy that ur getting adjusted so well. I think that teaching the children and creating life long bonds with them will be one of the most rewarding experiences u will have there. I know I dont comment much but please know that I am checking everyday to see if u wrote anything new. Keep ur eyes and ur heart open...
see ya when I see ya lol,
NAJ
mr. mcnasty. sounds like you're making a difference. congratulations and don't take that for granted, it's the best thing we can do in our lives. we miss you over here man
Hey Mike, don't know if you remember be but I just wanted to say that it sounds like you've having an amazing time over there. I'm so happy that you're able to experience all of that, you're a great person and really do deserve it.
All the best,
Carla
If this is Carla Trujillo then I definitely remember you. Is it you?
You are starting to sound more like 3000 with all of ur aliases. Athy McNasty aka Dojo Yoshi aka Deez aka Will Smith. What are the goals of this Waygook Syndicate? And how you gonna have gook in the name lol.
Anyway, its about time you updated yer blog, im always checkin. Things are lookin great over there. Except the dancing.
And yeah I think its better that they call you "Will Smith Will Smith" rather than "OJ OJ".
Mike,
How are you? Though we miss you you here om the west, you seem to be having a life experience over in Korea.
What are the income ranges and statuses of the students you are and will be working with? What do some of the people you have spoken to enjoy or dislike about North American popular culture?
I thought one of them would say, "look it's Barrack Obama!" (mildly joking) but the Will Smith comment is funny because you don't look anything like him.
Your nicknames are classic, I see a few thousand miles won't change your humor a bit.
Do you get music over there?
I'll be checking your blog periodically. Stay safe, high spirited and yourself.
- Ivan
you are really gettin into it over there and doing well with it. im proud of you....as always. and the Waygook Syndicate?? kinda interested. wanna know more. lol. although the name does kinda catch you off guard.
i shall be hitting you up soon wit the rest of the crazy crew soon friend. so keep a look out. iight brotha.
tracey
Boo,
Congratulations on your placement, your blog messages make my heart sing. I love love love your nicknames. You are LEGEND! Call me, my headset is in place waiting to be utilized. VA BEACH WAS INVIGORATING!
Hugs and Kisses
Mom
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