African Museum

Had a fun field trip today. It was so rushed! I don't even know if the kids really saw anything it was that fast. Was cool though. May have to go back. The performances were so cool though! 

I could have a field trip every week. It really helps to break up the week!

Bank Account

I do not know why us foreign teachers are expected to get a license on our own. There was a huge language barrier today while I was trying to set up my account and trying to set up the transfer account too. The form asked for my beneficiary, so I put down my beneficiary. But because that is a different name then my name they would accept it. To Koreans, beneficiary means whose account is it going into. Way to clarify! I was also given a random Visa card when all I asked for was checking. It was ridiculous. I had to go back, ON MY BREAK, with my poopy supervisor to get it all sorted out.

Now all I need to learn is how to know when the exchange rate is best for me to send money home.

Optimism

Went in with an open mind today. I had a great weekend. I walked into school with a smile and positive attitude. It quickly fell flat on the floor. Luckily the day went by fast. And tomorrow we have a field trip which will help break up the week. I am just finding it hard to stay positive during the m-f grind.

Today's caffeine pick me up.

English Speakers

Every time, without fail, whenever I hear someone speaking English I immediately look up from what I am doing to see who it is. My eyes open wide. My heartbeat quickens. And then I realize I don't know them. But the sound is enough.

I don't feel out of place here. I don't feel like an outsider really. I mean I don't realize/remember everyone is here is Korean and I, well I am not. I guess I just don't feel any different, or like I stand out here until I see/hear another non Korean.

most exciting ... really?!

The most exciting thing this Monday to Friday grind was: adding chilli paste, mushrooms and fresh garlic to my breakfast eggs. So sad. THIS literally is the highlight of my M-F. Ugh!

My feeling ebb between loathing the school and being ok enough with how the school is. My being is in a constant tug-o-war. It's truly exhausting.

week three

The days are so looooooong but the week flew by. I am surviving on little money; no I am not running low, I am just spending less than anticipated. Will be paid this Thursday. Fingers crossed that the pension is been paid into ... !

Weekend was ok. Movie at my place Friday night, tried to go to the baseball game Saturday but it was rained out, hike Sunday. 

Now back to the grind ...49 more weeks to go.

It is starting to cool off quickly. Fall is approaching.

Bulgoksan Hike

Was a bit of a rock scramble. The stair portion is Ridonkulous! Puts Comino stairs and river valley stairs to shame. Was a beautiful view. Nice to breathe in fresh air. Smelt like home. Found a Buddhist temple. Was able to go inside and just BE. Was so peaceful and zen. With my eyes closed I forgot I was in Korea.