Some kids are so cute, some are mean.
Some listen so well, some don't.
The kids wave to me when they see me.. at school & outside of school. It's a nice feeling :) Oh and they call me "Nugee Teacher" or just "Teacher" most of the time :D
I hate the thought of making lesson plans, but find it amazingly fun once I get myself to actually do it.
I love having a shared office with the Korean ladies- they always have hot water ready for coffee or tea.
On the other hand, my coffee addiction has gotten worse. I'm on my second cup already today. It's not my fault they let me drink it whenever I want.
This job is so laid back compared to my previous one. I don't even feel like I'm actually really working half of the time I'm here.
If I actually work when I'm at work, then I don't have anything to worry about at home & on the weekends :)
Sometimes some kids make me wanna quit altogether. Well, just one or two of them BUT that just means I need to go a different route with them.
I don't eat dinner every night. Sometimes I'll have just a sandwich or a snack.
I was born a picky eater, but I can't be picky here or else I'd starve to death. I had duck for lunch last week.. I can't even believe it myself.
I've grown to love a few things here already. It will be hard to let them go in a year.
I get my daily exercise by walking to and from school :) It takes about 30 mins. each way & that's if I walk really fast.
It feels good to see Americans around once in a while.
When I go places with my American coworker, they always think I'm Korean and want me to translate for her :/ I just try to look more lost & confused than she does.
I don't feel like I'm in a different country. I don't feel far away from home at all.
I try not to think about how far away I really am from my family. Reason is that this will be my home for a year, like it or not. So, I refuse to let myself cry and be sad over it. I agreed to this. I knew exactly what I was getting myself into so I'm going to stay positive and have fun.
I read a little bit about some problems with the English Teaching program here in Korea. Hopefully, I'm safe. If not, I'll be back sooner than planned.
stay safe and we'll pray for you
ReplyDeleteIts different. But I believe that you'll do fine. I'll be praying for u.
ReplyDeleteHey Nugee,
ReplyDeleteWe don't really know each other but I know Paul, Mai and Shoua and them. I'm Yeekong's younger brother from UCR. I can't believe you're doing something that I just did this passed summer. I also met a lot of people who did the year program of teaching English in Korea and I heard a lot of good things. I'm sure it can be lonely sometimes but keep your head up. It's such a rewarding program and I hear a lot of people really enjoy themselves. People are people where you go. You have some good, some bad and some ugly, but I think Korea had less ugly people. =P If you haven't witnessed already there are really friendly people who are willing to help and the friends you make become friends forever. One thing I heard was stay away from army bases at night and travel in pairs. Oh and if you haven't started already, brush up or learn that Korean and Korean mannerism because you're going to need it! Until next time, enjoy Korea, be safe and keep us update. =)
-Yeelong Yang