Sooo.... my six month anniversary has just passed. I am officially
half way done with my contract here. I can not believe it has been so
long already. The blog posts get fewer and fewer, I think, because
life becomes a routine no matter where you are. I am getting used to
things here, so what seemed crazy and post worthy in the beginning,
now seems completely ordinary to me. Most things get brushed off with,
"Oh... This is Korea!" as I come to get used to the cultural
differences here. Some more acceptable than others- I may never get
used to pushing my way on and off the bus, subway, or elevator.
Pushing is completely acceptable in the culture here and you not
supposed to say sorry when you push or get pushed... oh TIK!

This is my last week with my first class. They will move on to the
next grade, and I will move up two grades! I am teaching Kindergarten
5 now, (meaning 5 years old), and next week I start teaching KG 7. The
new school year starts in March here, instead of in August. Wow, it
will be so different!! The kids will be able to put on their own
jackets, and blow their nose, and use the bathroom without too much
assistance. It will be great!

These are my morning kids. I will truly miss each one. I have learned
a lot of patience with them, and lost my patience several times, but I
love them. Even the ones I don't like all that much, I love them too.
I will miss this group.

This is my afternoon class. All six of them.....

My amazing dog!

How can you not love a face like this? Arnie loves to roll around in the grass.
Thank you Molly for cleaning him up.

Snowboarding in Korea

A couple weeks ago, some friends and I decided to go skiing and snowboarding. Most everyone I work with is from Canada, where snow is abundant in the winter. I am from Georgia, where we are lucky to get a 1/4 inch a year. So needless to say, I have never been skiing or snowboarding before. I decided to try snowboarding, against the advice from my friends, because it looks more fun. After going through this experience, I now see why they told me to try skiing first. Three weeks later, I swear my tailbone is still bruised. All in all, I had fun and I would be willing to try it again.


This is me in my snowboard gear looking like a pro!!


Amanda and I waiting in line for the lift.


Chantal and Dagmara.


Neo, Kelly's brother, and Kelly.


This is Tristan moments after he crashed into that fence.


My intro to the park. I know I say "snowing and snowboarding." I meant to say "skiing and snowboarding." Sorry.


One of my attempts at standing up. My wrists and butt hurt sooo bad at the end of the day from catching myself as I fell.


An attempt at snowboarding.


Of course, in Korea, you always need entertainment.