First I want to send a shout-out to all those in the Gulf region, especially Louisiana. Be safe and get out of that state. I'm not really feeling the living situation down there anyways. Maybe it's time for permanent relocation. Okay, pictures of the house, school, students, and family will be up soon. Why does it take me so long? Two reasons: putting up multiple pics with blogger.com is time-consuming and I am lazy when it comes to blogging. Alrighty??
So, my first week of classes are done, and it was straight. What can I say? Here is my schedule, I teach middle school which consists of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade. The students are a little older here in middle school than America. I teach 15 classes during the regularly scheduled school day (10 are 2nd grade and 5 are first grade). Additionally, I teach 2 after school 3rd grade classes (for advanced students) and 3 teacher training classes. In total I have 20 classes adding up to about 20 hours a week. My first day I had 3 classes and was dead tired by the end of the day (4:30) but the rest of the week not a yawn (unless a Korean was yawning near me and forgot to cover their mouth, lol).
I find girls easier to teach and they are a little more enthusiastic to learn English. Also, they are, overall, a little bit better at listening and speaking the language. However, boys the boys are fun. I'm glad I have this mix (the classes are segregated btw). I have a few "OK boys" that say OK OK OK OK OK OK after everything I say. I wanted to give him the Homer-Bart throat choke but just made them do push-ups and sing in front of the class. Ok, what else? Oh yea, I've been bike-riding lately and its been lovely. I love the stares as I ride down the street singing Billy Joel and Young Jeezy (did I mention there aren't any black people in Choengju). I'm sure I'm leaving things out but that's life. Forgive and forget. Off to bed, gots to get up for work tommorrow and get that Won. (I try to post at school but can't seem to yet). Holla at your gwolla.
And Ivan, next time you try and school me, use a legitimate/ not shady/ not bootleg website that cites its sources and doesn't have year-old stories. C'mon man, you showed me that quote 8 months ago, about 10 years after Lauryn Hill's last real release with beats and more than 2 guitar chords. Ha! (Ivan style)
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You can ask questions here in the comments section. It may be a better may to stay up-to-date with me. And yes, I do have an address and have yet to post it. I don't know why.
so yea...get on givin us that address. keep it comin. il b waitin on the pics...
My nephew I am serious proud of you. It's like reading a book. I feel like I can picture the family and your students. The family in the ATL all say hello and they too are waiting for the pictures. Keep up the good work and watch who bedroom you go in, lol. Understand and obey the customs. Send me your number and the best time to call.
Hey Boo,
Your blog is fantastic! My heart continues to be soothed, when you write an entry. Keep the info coming because I can see and feel what you're experiencing. Through your words, I am there with you in spirit and in love. My heart is light.
Agape
Mom
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