So I forgot to write a story yesterday. I wanted to but I ended up doing other things instead. I washed my clothes by hand again I wish I had a better house because its getting tiresome doing it by hand. This weekend I stayed in Busan and saved money by not going anywhere. Honestly, I am lonely though and wish I could have went to work or do something else.
I had a good time with my students. Nowadays I am finding pleasure in my work and really feel like I am making a difference.
PASSION
Loving the things you do and are apart of.
My biggest passion is my Love for my Yojachingu. No matter what I do or where I go my love for her follows me. At times I feel sad or even a little angry because of being frustrated over things but I always forget and just remember how much I am in Love. Because of her I am achieving more out of my life. I am interested in doing TESOL now just to get a certificate and also more qualified as a teacher. I am planning on moving up the chain from teaching to head teacher to professor hopefully in the next 3 years.
Meeting her family this week was the best thing to have happened to me. I enjoy her family so much. I haven't written so much because I am unfortunately too tired after my split shifts. I want to write more though. I am thinking of writing a book soon because i would like to tell about my life in Korea and share my thoughts with people who are interested...
I was really scared to meet her father. my girlfriend and her mother told me not to worry so much but this was so important to me and i was determined to make a good impression. I think he has a kind soul even though we didn't get a chance to talk much. It was like my dream where he and I were walking together. Seeing him made me think of my grandfather a lot.
I haven't had good experience with kids in Korea but her nephew changed that for me. I love him so much and hope to see him again soon. I want to have our kids be like him because I know that the two of us are really special and would make wonderful smart and beautiful babies.
When I went home I was with her brother. He is like my brother because he can understand me well. I want to see him again soon and should have called him yesterday but soon I can. I know we will hang out more later...
Without passion life is really meaningless. I am working hard to build my passion more.
I am happy I finished my first month of living in Korea again.
january I think is the most difficult month for me that I will have while living here. I am looking ahead to February with a lot of hope and happiness.
I will get paid in 7 days and so I am happy because I will open a new account and get more interest^^
I have many goals for February and I am hoping it won't be a stressful month. I think I will work more. I will have to work a little on Saturdays now I think. I get 400 dollars extra though! I wil get my new schedule tomorrow. tomorrow is the last day of session.
goals for February
1. love my gf more
2. Celebrate her birthday in good style :)
3. Travel more if possible.
4. SAVE MORE
5.be happier
6. Win her parents over more
I am so happy now cause I know I have someone really special in my life and I want to show just how much I care.
Always Haungbok!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Longing
I can't tell you how much I love Christina's family. It broke my heart to leave the house actually. i love playing with her nephew and niece they pulled my fingers and shot at me but they are so cute and funny. Her sister is nice and her sister's husband is understanding. I love her mother, she takes care of me so well. Her father is kind but solitary and is interesting man. Her brother took me home and we talked well. He is my brother I know this.
It hurts me to be away now. I feel sorrow and regret ...I don't know why I feel this but I am hoping to become better than now. My girlfriend is the best I would do anything I could in the world for her.
Work is work. my students took me out to dinner. I understand and like my students a lot so I am trying to make good relationship. I am seeing how many students will come back in February. If a lot of them come back I can get 100-300 extra pay... I hope for this a lot.
I am overcome and rot with so much Love my veins are carrying this throughout my body and i am just hoping to connect all the dots. I hope my mind is staying intact I think about this and only this now all the time.
I never knew Love could reach so high. I only want to be with you
It hurts me to be away now. I feel sorrow and regret ...I don't know why I feel this but I am hoping to become better than now. My girlfriend is the best I would do anything I could in the world for her.
Work is work. my students took me out to dinner. I understand and like my students a lot so I am trying to make good relationship. I am seeing how many students will come back in February. If a lot of them come back I can get 100-300 extra pay... I hope for this a lot.
I am overcome and rot with so much Love my veins are carrying this throughout my body and i am just hoping to connect all the dots. I hope my mind is staying intact I think about this and only this now all the time.
I never knew Love could reach so high. I only want to be with you
Friday, January 23, 2009
Usual days
Today I finished up the work week. I only have a few more days of this session. ThankGod today is Friday! I will go to Gumi tomorrow. My alma mater in Korea. A type of breeding ground where my youthful teaching days were spent where I shedded my Naiviety and out sprouted a developed cognitized affluent teacher.
I will go to Gumi tomorrow to see my future! Its going to be a wonderful time and I am excited to enjoy this occasion albeit a little nervous at the same time but that's to be expected right?
My teaching in Busan continues to radiate undettered by faculty or admin staff alike. I may see an oberservation in the near future from a Samyeon teacher but all is not to fear. I still feel a strong connection to YBM at the present moment and am hoping to seek and gain more influence in due course.
Teaching here is really easy except for the long hours. I feel like I am here most of the day even though I have a time period to go play so to speak. I am getting new information each day on my happenings and trying to put things together even though its taking a little longer than anticipatory.
I have a high school class here in 20 minutes. Today is my 16th teaching day of the month. I have been in Korea for 34 days already now. Things seem to be moving in fast forward for me.
A typical day portrayal....
I get up each day at 7 am now. I wash as fast as I can because the hot water seems to only last for 2 minutes Thank God I am native Montanan i think Koreans need to learn the definition of Cold. GO TO MONTANA.
I pass many people in my daily life/walk. There is the Valet parker who talks English well. He is very kind and we can talk a lot although he can get tiresome sometimes. He works 18 hours every other day. All he does is stand outside the hotel and assists people park thier cars. I pass women who exchange money. They sit outside in the cold and just give American money to tourists and wait until thier 8 hours are up. One of them says Good Morning to me each day. If I had more time I would probably buy her a coffee or something because she looks so cold. So sometimes I feel sorry for these workers.
I come to YBM where I say hello to the janitor. She is really nice and friendly. I come here and drink my coffee and wait for 30 minutes before going to my class. I talk to my students share laughs, stories, and enjoy the time and then I go home. Talking to the other teachers is a lot of fun too.
My co-workers are interesting. Arthur is and elderly gentleman who has been here to long. He is tired of this job. He is friendly but feels burned out. I guess after 8 years I would be too. I hope not. Liz is really nice too. She has shown me around a little but she can be really uptight when it comes to working. She has a lot of things going on so we don't have a lot of time to hang out. The korean teachers and I get along really well. Thats why I want my gf to come here to be around wonderful friendly people. I am so excited to think of wonderful future.
i am too frank apparently because I told one of the Korean teachers that I am so happy here except for the high school teacher who is a real bitch. I told my friend if my girlfriend was here she would kick some ass and say oh mechinzegetsa under her breath just like me. I can't believe her and her no concepts of how to behave in an office.
I am happy to be almost done with those classes. Kids who dont want to learn on their vacation period but are forced to study just because the teacher can't afford to live off of salary for a month. Contracted out to my YBM company which thankfully is giving me OT pay^^
I finished my evening class talking to girls about gender differences and sharing stories of interesting events. I am happy to crawl in bed and look forward to tomorrow where I want to be with my darling and hopefully have safe homecoming. I can't express how much joy I feel about meeting her family. Its so important to me.
I will go to Gumi tomorrow to see my future! Its going to be a wonderful time and I am excited to enjoy this occasion albeit a little nervous at the same time but that's to be expected right?
My teaching in Busan continues to radiate undettered by faculty or admin staff alike. I may see an oberservation in the near future from a Samyeon teacher but all is not to fear. I still feel a strong connection to YBM at the present moment and am hoping to seek and gain more influence in due course.
Teaching here is really easy except for the long hours. I feel like I am here most of the day even though I have a time period to go play so to speak. I am getting new information each day on my happenings and trying to put things together even though its taking a little longer than anticipatory.
I have a high school class here in 20 minutes. Today is my 16th teaching day of the month. I have been in Korea for 34 days already now. Things seem to be moving in fast forward for me.
A typical day portrayal....
I get up each day at 7 am now. I wash as fast as I can because the hot water seems to only last for 2 minutes Thank God I am native Montanan i think Koreans need to learn the definition of Cold. GO TO MONTANA.
I pass many people in my daily life/walk. There is the Valet parker who talks English well. He is very kind and we can talk a lot although he can get tiresome sometimes. He works 18 hours every other day. All he does is stand outside the hotel and assists people park thier cars. I pass women who exchange money. They sit outside in the cold and just give American money to tourists and wait until thier 8 hours are up. One of them says Good Morning to me each day. If I had more time I would probably buy her a coffee or something because she looks so cold. So sometimes I feel sorry for these workers.
I come to YBM where I say hello to the janitor. She is really nice and friendly. I come here and drink my coffee and wait for 30 minutes before going to my class. I talk to my students share laughs, stories, and enjoy the time and then I go home. Talking to the other teachers is a lot of fun too.
My co-workers are interesting. Arthur is and elderly gentleman who has been here to long. He is tired of this job. He is friendly but feels burned out. I guess after 8 years I would be too. I hope not. Liz is really nice too. She has shown me around a little but she can be really uptight when it comes to working. She has a lot of things going on so we don't have a lot of time to hang out. The korean teachers and I get along really well. Thats why I want my gf to come here to be around wonderful friendly people. I am so excited to think of wonderful future.
i am too frank apparently because I told one of the Korean teachers that I am so happy here except for the high school teacher who is a real bitch. I told my friend if my girlfriend was here she would kick some ass and say oh mechinzegetsa under her breath just like me. I can't believe her and her no concepts of how to behave in an office.
I am happy to be almost done with those classes. Kids who dont want to learn on their vacation period but are forced to study just because the teacher can't afford to live off of salary for a month. Contracted out to my YBM company which thankfully is giving me OT pay^^
I finished my evening class talking to girls about gender differences and sharing stories of interesting events. I am happy to crawl in bed and look forward to tomorrow where I want to be with my darling and hopefully have safe homecoming. I can't express how much joy I feel about meeting her family. Its so important to me.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Teaching Desires
So today I had 6 classes and a lot of downtime to think things or mull them over as they say. I am unfortunately pretty tired since I didn't sleep at all last night. I am functioning on about 0 hours of sleep. Its amazing I made it to work at all today. The split shift does have its limitations after all.
I am thinking a lot about what I want to get out of my teaching experience here in Korea as well as what I would like to do with my blog entries and just overall future Career Building.
YBM is an interesting place and has presented a lot of opportunities that havent been seen before at least by my eyes in Korea. I really would like to make some advancements in my career in the near future in any way I can do this.
Geoffrey is leaving at the end of this month and the HEAD teaching position is available but my experience may deem me unqualified. I am tempted to write or track down Greg and see if I can become the head teacher at YBM but I will research this in the coming month.
My classes are fair. I have 2 level 3 (intermediate level) classes their english is fair but they are shy. I enjoy them though because they are nice and can be interesting. Its really nice to have conversation with students finally. I never had one in Gumi and all I am doing is hoping that I can bring my gf into my world of happiness because I truly am happy and want to share it with her.
I have level 2 classes. They are both interesting. The first one is better. They like me a lot and will take me out to dinner next week! The other class tends to talk way to much in Korean but they love my stories and enjoy my teaching. I am hoping that my attitude will get me a bonus or something because I really care about this right now. For the first time in my life I have bonus incentives, overtime potential and a list of many other things possible in my life.
I really like my Hot topic classes. I listen to an elderly man speak about issues and can relate to the students who are my age and like me as well. one of them is a teacher. She and I are both getting married soon!
My high school classes are insane. One is too quiet but really sweet respectful students and the other is full of little shits. Today one of the girls who I liked apologized for being rude to me last week. She is the youngest and smartest I think but she needs to control her feelings. I was so pissed last Tuesday. I will only do high school if it means I will make some OT pay.
Busan continues to treat me well. Its hard to believe I have passed my first month in Korea. I want to make good future in anyway I can so I am going to work harder and push myself to a new extreme. I want to do everything possible so I can just make the best choice of my life work. nothing else really matters to me as much as this does.
I am thinking a lot about what I want to get out of my teaching experience here in Korea as well as what I would like to do with my blog entries and just overall future Career Building.
YBM is an interesting place and has presented a lot of opportunities that havent been seen before at least by my eyes in Korea. I really would like to make some advancements in my career in the near future in any way I can do this.
Geoffrey is leaving at the end of this month and the HEAD teaching position is available but my experience may deem me unqualified. I am tempted to write or track down Greg and see if I can become the head teacher at YBM but I will research this in the coming month.
My classes are fair. I have 2 level 3 (intermediate level) classes their english is fair but they are shy. I enjoy them though because they are nice and can be interesting. Its really nice to have conversation with students finally. I never had one in Gumi and all I am doing is hoping that I can bring my gf into my world of happiness because I truly am happy and want to share it with her.
I have level 2 classes. They are both interesting. The first one is better. They like me a lot and will take me out to dinner next week! The other class tends to talk way to much in Korean but they love my stories and enjoy my teaching. I am hoping that my attitude will get me a bonus or something because I really care about this right now. For the first time in my life I have bonus incentives, overtime potential and a list of many other things possible in my life.
I really like my Hot topic classes. I listen to an elderly man speak about issues and can relate to the students who are my age and like me as well. one of them is a teacher. She and I are both getting married soon!
My high school classes are insane. One is too quiet but really sweet respectful students and the other is full of little shits. Today one of the girls who I liked apologized for being rude to me last week. She is the youngest and smartest I think but she needs to control her feelings. I was so pissed last Tuesday. I will only do high school if it means I will make some OT pay.
Busan continues to treat me well. Its hard to believe I have passed my first month in Korea. I want to make good future in anyway I can so I am going to work harder and push myself to a new extreme. I want to do everything possible so I can just make the best choice of my life work. nothing else really matters to me as much as this does.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Unravelling the Scripts
Today I had a good day I think. I talked to my hot topics class about "Life after Death" A student of mine chose this as the interesting topic. A line caught my attention it read simply coming back to life to fulfill ones mission. What is our mission was the center of discussion.
The class agreed that Love Travel and Understanding where of high value when determining our mission. I talked about how I wanted to Love the people in my life in the best possible manner and work harder to provide and make sure that this was reached. I want to travel and see how people interact everywhere on the globe and come to better terms or understanding in our lives. Finally I am hoping to compile a book together about my travel experiences/life in Korea. I will start this book next month when my hours are more open. MY hot topics course and my 6 pm class are very important to me. I enjoy them very much. I also like my 8-10 hour class but don't like the time.
In follow up to last nights posting I would like to add more about what Busan is becoming to me. Busan is giving me a cosmopolitan feeling even though I think I live in a small sector. Nampo dong is huge but its relatively small to me nowadays. I am gaining a reputation around here and I am liking it. Honestly, a home away from home makes me feel secure here as far as a second home is considered.
Degrees of Separation are only a matter of relativity. I am away from my family in America but no matter what I will always be with them. I wish my family would understand that my going away isn't the end of the world. I am really out to make a name for myself and doing the best I can in the circumstances presented. I may have false ideals about my family life but I do understand people's feelings. Nowadays I am bogged down by work. I have many teaching hours per day and try to make the best out of it.
I want to work more now though. I have more hours that I should be able to teach but there is no classes available so I am hoping to make the enrollment go up in the coming months. The teachers are really amazing here. I know that you would fit in well here and I want to help you get this job when we get together because I know we can do well here.
Living here for about a month I have had so many strange occurrences but still I feel a lot better about being here. I lost my bags in Seoul, I was made fun of by my Orientation trainer for not knowing how to tie a tie. I was told today by a student (high school) I disappoint her -she can go cry to her mom for all I care she and all the girls (8 of them) talk gibber jabber and complain, sleep and want to play Game. I told them with my eyes I dont play games, I am a serious person and I wont take your whining so go home if you can't speak or listen to me. I felt better in my other classes. One of the students invited me out for dinner with the class. I like them a lot. I hope we can go. i got trapped in an elevator today for 30 minutes and was pissed too because I wanted to rest and do some things at home.
As I keep writing I am unravelling more information about my past and where my future is going. I am excited about this coming weekend because I want more than anything to take my girls hand everywhere and write scripts of absolute happiness together ..
The class agreed that Love Travel and Understanding where of high value when determining our mission. I talked about how I wanted to Love the people in my life in the best possible manner and work harder to provide and make sure that this was reached. I want to travel and see how people interact everywhere on the globe and come to better terms or understanding in our lives. Finally I am hoping to compile a book together about my travel experiences/life in Korea. I will start this book next month when my hours are more open. MY hot topics course and my 6 pm class are very important to me. I enjoy them very much. I also like my 8-10 hour class but don't like the time.
In follow up to last nights posting I would like to add more about what Busan is becoming to me. Busan is giving me a cosmopolitan feeling even though I think I live in a small sector. Nampo dong is huge but its relatively small to me nowadays. I am gaining a reputation around here and I am liking it. Honestly, a home away from home makes me feel secure here as far as a second home is considered.
Degrees of Separation are only a matter of relativity. I am away from my family in America but no matter what I will always be with them. I wish my family would understand that my going away isn't the end of the world. I am really out to make a name for myself and doing the best I can in the circumstances presented. I may have false ideals about my family life but I do understand people's feelings. Nowadays I am bogged down by work. I have many teaching hours per day and try to make the best out of it.
I want to work more now though. I have more hours that I should be able to teach but there is no classes available so I am hoping to make the enrollment go up in the coming months. The teachers are really amazing here. I know that you would fit in well here and I want to help you get this job when we get together because I know we can do well here.
Living here for about a month I have had so many strange occurrences but still I feel a lot better about being here. I lost my bags in Seoul, I was made fun of by my Orientation trainer for not knowing how to tie a tie. I was told today by a student (high school) I disappoint her -she can go cry to her mom for all I care she and all the girls (8 of them) talk gibber jabber and complain, sleep and want to play Game. I told them with my eyes I dont play games, I am a serious person and I wont take your whining so go home if you can't speak or listen to me. I felt better in my other classes. One of the students invited me out for dinner with the class. I like them a lot. I hope we can go. i got trapped in an elevator today for 30 minutes and was pissed too because I wanted to rest and do some things at home.
As I keep writing I am unravelling more information about my past and where my future is going. I am excited about this coming weekend because I want more than anything to take my girls hand everywhere and write scripts of absolute happiness together ..
Monday, January 19, 2009
Going Corporate
I am doing a lot of thinking about my future lately. I am really thinking about furthering my career within the career of ELs. I think that my livelihood and future happenings will be centered on this realm of study. YBM (Young Busan men?) Club (lets think of a better expression later) is a place I am enjoying more and more. I never thought I could say that about a job but I do enjoy the people I work with and the pay is decent. I am hoping to get even better at it in the following months. I don't like the Corporate Monkeys who think that they can train me and are sell-outs but I do realize the importance of this job.
Busan has a future. I am happy here. I am thinking of devoting at least 3 years to this place. My friends may have been right. I will return to Korea and they think I will never return. I do not know when I will but I will return when the economy returns. More than anything I want Christina to meet my family and enjoy America's beauty and elegance. Someday :)
Today was pretty laid back. I taught my two morning classes, my dumb high school classes and my 3 night classes from 6-10. I enjoy those classes a lot.
I walked along the Ocean front of Busan and the more I do this the better I feel. I want to make Busan a nice place to live. I want to find the resources to make my girlfriends' dreams come true. I want to light the spark that has ignited my flare for the last 17 months. My inextinguishable flame. Forever churning my soul.
In these trying times I want to make the use of the economy and play the market at its own game. I want to broaden my horizons and show other people the way too.
Make use of our time and not be bogged down by stress.
Forever fighting we can do it and much more
Nick
How fitting today is Martin Luther King day (this week) Obama is our new president today and Dreams can fly I am certain.
As I prepare for bed I am wide awake with my heart racing full of Love and happiness for a grande future that I am anxiously awaiting and knowing that its going to work well and be haung bok^^ Happiness
Busan has a future. I am happy here. I am thinking of devoting at least 3 years to this place. My friends may have been right. I will return to Korea and they think I will never return. I do not know when I will but I will return when the economy returns. More than anything I want Christina to meet my family and enjoy America's beauty and elegance. Someday :)
Today was pretty laid back. I taught my two morning classes, my dumb high school classes and my 3 night classes from 6-10. I enjoy those classes a lot.
I walked along the Ocean front of Busan and the more I do this the better I feel. I want to make Busan a nice place to live. I want to find the resources to make my girlfriends' dreams come true. I want to light the spark that has ignited my flare for the last 17 months. My inextinguishable flame. Forever churning my soul.
In these trying times I want to make the use of the economy and play the market at its own game. I want to broaden my horizons and show other people the way too.
Make use of our time and not be bogged down by stress.
Forever fighting we can do it and much more
Nick
How fitting today is Martin Luther King day (this week) Obama is our new president today and Dreams can fly I am certain.
As I prepare for bed I am wide awake with my heart racing full of Love and happiness for a grande future that I am anxiously awaiting and knowing that its going to work well and be haung bok^^ Happiness
Sunday, January 18, 2009
International Scene
This weekend was a very long one. I felt like it was lasting forever. I wanted to just go to work because there wasn't much for me to do that I can do at the current moment. I spend my saturday talking to my friend who works at the International hotel which is near my house and I strolled through the underground markets to the area near the International market locality but I just was off on a little adventure. All of this was within 30 minutes of my house. Its amazing to think how big Busan really is.
Today I met a student by chance and she gave me some free green tea latte drink.
The man at the convenience store also gives me free food its so nice to have great people around where I live and work. it makes me feel like staying longer than my contract period.
I caught up on my emails and rested a lot so now I am ready for the big week ahead of me.
I have some goals for the week which is to get my bank account activated, send my postcards i have written, get a haircut, fix my house some more and plan for a fun weekend next week!
I need to lie down because my back is sore. I think I shouldn't have handwashed my clothes tonight now cause my back is hurting me.
Anyways I love exploring the downtown area and surrounding places in Busan I can't wait to start again soon!
Today I met a student by chance and she gave me some free green tea latte drink.
The man at the convenience store also gives me free food its so nice to have great people around where I live and work. it makes me feel like staying longer than my contract period.
I caught up on my emails and rested a lot so now I am ready for the big week ahead of me.
I have some goals for the week which is to get my bank account activated, send my postcards i have written, get a haircut, fix my house some more and plan for a fun weekend next week!
I need to lie down because my back is sore. I think I shouldn't have handwashed my clothes tonight now cause my back is hurting me.
Anyways I love exploring the downtown area and surrounding places in Busan I can't wait to start again soon!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Mid afternoon's break time
I don't have anything to do right now. I went for a walk and explored a little bit of Busan area. i went looking for a cheap place to eat for my main course of the day. I went to work today even though there is no work for me to do. I used the computer and read the newspaper. Today is going by so slow I really wish it would be tomorrow already.
I went to the bookstore but the books are to expensive right now.
Yesterday I figured out how to use my ATM card. I had to call to get a pin number set up and was quite pissed off about this since I couldn't deposit it into my account and now have a huge amount of cash sitting in my home. I hope to make some interest off of this money and I hope that I can do it asap like Monday.
tomorrow I am hoping to go to Daegu to enjoy the afternoon with Christina. Busan is a fun place but its quite lonely without her.
I am having a hard time with things right now I am not sure why. Always Fighting
There are many things to be done and many more miles to go before I sleep.
outside is pretty warm but there isn't much to do right now.
more shortly,
I went to the bookstore but the books are to expensive right now.
Yesterday I figured out how to use my ATM card. I had to call to get a pin number set up and was quite pissed off about this since I couldn't deposit it into my account and now have a huge amount of cash sitting in my home. I hope to make some interest off of this money and I hope that I can do it asap like Monday.
tomorrow I am hoping to go to Daegu to enjoy the afternoon with Christina. Busan is a fun place but its quite lonely without her.
I am having a hard time with things right now I am not sure why. Always Fighting
There are many things to be done and many more miles to go before I sleep.
outside is pretty warm but there isn't much to do right now.
more shortly,
Thursday, January 15, 2009
hectic Week
OMg its now Thursday night and I can breathe a little. Work has been busy. According to my boss I worked 32 hours of overtime. I don't know how thats possible i think he may have made a mistake but I hope not. I will make a lot of money in a few weeks. Its hard to believe I have been here for now 26 days but still no pay not until February which is around the corner.
My life has changed a little bit. I am confronted with new dilemmas but I am certain I can meet the challenges that lie ahead.
Classes and Work
I am teaching many good classes but I do hate my 2 hours a day with high school students. They are so immature and have no concept of how to behave in a class. Its typical childish bullshit but at least its not my main courses. I hope to not teach high school in Korea again. I thought it would be better but they are still bad. Goofy giggly girls who won't settle down to learn for an hour. Game game thats all they say like I used to when I was in 5th grade. It made me feel like I was back at Yale and how everyday was. I hated it so much.
My adult classes are much better. They actually try to learn. I don't like wearing formal clothes but I am trying to be presentable and fashionable out of the deal later I will get more clothes and hopefully get a raise.
i finished 3 hours of a pointless orientation and left without saying goodbye because the man was a complete jackass and a Corporate video recorder I hate people who hide behind insignia's whatever happened to individuality.
My teachers room is fun. If my gf was here it would be heaven cause the teachers are super nice and personally she would fit in well with them.
I like my boss a lot cause he is like me. Today he told me a lot of pointers and things I should try to do and in february I will think about them a lot.
Other things...
I am trying to get situated more in Korea. I think I can make here a home for 2-3 years if everything goes well. im trying to figure that out so to speak
Im happy its the weekend and I hope that I can do many wonderful fun things soon. I need to catch up on my sleep.
Yesterday i worked from 9 to 11. 12-2 in orientation, 3-5 in high school and 6-10 in YBM. So much work uh.
My life has changed a little bit. I am confronted with new dilemmas but I am certain I can meet the challenges that lie ahead.
Classes and Work
I am teaching many good classes but I do hate my 2 hours a day with high school students. They are so immature and have no concept of how to behave in a class. Its typical childish bullshit but at least its not my main courses. I hope to not teach high school in Korea again. I thought it would be better but they are still bad. Goofy giggly girls who won't settle down to learn for an hour. Game game thats all they say like I used to when I was in 5th grade. It made me feel like I was back at Yale and how everyday was. I hated it so much.
My adult classes are much better. They actually try to learn. I don't like wearing formal clothes but I am trying to be presentable and fashionable out of the deal later I will get more clothes and hopefully get a raise.
i finished 3 hours of a pointless orientation and left without saying goodbye because the man was a complete jackass and a Corporate video recorder I hate people who hide behind insignia's whatever happened to individuality.
My teachers room is fun. If my gf was here it would be heaven cause the teachers are super nice and personally she would fit in well with them.
I like my boss a lot cause he is like me. Today he told me a lot of pointers and things I should try to do and in february I will think about them a lot.
Other things...
I am trying to get situated more in Korea. I think I can make here a home for 2-3 years if everything goes well. im trying to figure that out so to speak
Im happy its the weekend and I hope that I can do many wonderful fun things soon. I need to catch up on my sleep.
Yesterday i worked from 9 to 11. 12-2 in orientation, 3-5 in high school and 6-10 in YBM. So much work uh.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Flirting with desire
Nothing special today. I worked 8 hours of teaching classes. I got up at 6 and went to work early.
As they say Early bird gets the worm. I tried to prepare more for my classes and would like to make a mad push for the end of the session which is only around the corner. Time is going by so fast its hard to believe my 3 weeks will soon be one month and my seventh teaching day is almost going to be 20.
I found a dollar today when walked in the streets to work. I think its nice to walk down the street in the early morning and its something I really do hope to do with my sweetheart.
Work was good as usual. I like my job a lot and don't begrudge going to it. I asked about korean jobs today and think that the people I work with like their schedules. I will find out more :)
its my pleasure
I wish I had more time today to talk to you cause I really wanted to know how you were. I went to bed last night not feeling well partly because of tiredness and just a little anxious again.
Today was fine though. I like working and I hope to get more hours soon. I don't want to work on Saturday but maybe if I dont go anywhere I will substitute if I can.
i will get 45 dollars in refund due to what I sent them in the mail. I wish they would give me the full amount of 80 but for whatever reason they are withholding this from me. I am happy because it should mean that I don't need to use my bank card for another 10 days. I will buy more groceries soon! Today I only bought 1000 won!
I can't tell you how much I care about the future and how much money i want to save us. I want to work more than now.
I promise you that you will never have to worry about me spending money on frivolous unimportant things. I want to buy us nice things and save more. Nothing matters to me more than building our future so we can write a book travel and do whatever we want. As you know me I just want to make things work out for the best.
Today after my class ended at 9:50 I just went home. I wish you were here so we could share Busan together.
Have a nice night and please dream happily and know that I will take care of you through everything
As they say Early bird gets the worm. I tried to prepare more for my classes and would like to make a mad push for the end of the session which is only around the corner. Time is going by so fast its hard to believe my 3 weeks will soon be one month and my seventh teaching day is almost going to be 20.
I found a dollar today when walked in the streets to work. I think its nice to walk down the street in the early morning and its something I really do hope to do with my sweetheart.
Work was good as usual. I like my job a lot and don't begrudge going to it. I asked about korean jobs today and think that the people I work with like their schedules. I will find out more :)
its my pleasure
I wish I had more time today to talk to you cause I really wanted to know how you were. I went to bed last night not feeling well partly because of tiredness and just a little anxious again.
Today was fine though. I like working and I hope to get more hours soon. I don't want to work on Saturday but maybe if I dont go anywhere I will substitute if I can.
i will get 45 dollars in refund due to what I sent them in the mail. I wish they would give me the full amount of 80 but for whatever reason they are withholding this from me. I am happy because it should mean that I don't need to use my bank card for another 10 days. I will buy more groceries soon! Today I only bought 1000 won!
I can't tell you how much I care about the future and how much money i want to save us. I want to work more than now.
I promise you that you will never have to worry about me spending money on frivolous unimportant things. I want to buy us nice things and save more. Nothing matters to me more than building our future so we can write a book travel and do whatever we want. As you know me I just want to make things work out for the best.
Today after my class ended at 9:50 I just went home. I wish you were here so we could share Busan together.
Have a nice night and please dream happily and know that I will take care of you through everything
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Knock on Heavens Door
My weekend was wonderful! I watched john Q the movie and rested up a lot during the afternoon on Saturday. I didn't go anywhere because it was really to cold to do much of anything. I wish I had a good book though and also more movies. My internet is unfortunately too slow but at least I can write a story.
I got the best surprise anyone could ever ask for. Someone came a knocking on my door and just like that I was in heaven. I underwent a transformational shift from just another weekend to having my girl in Busan with me :)
I was so happy to see her cause I had been thinking about her all week.
WE went out downtown around 10 even though I was really surprised and pretty much ready for bed but we had some good food and enjoyed some night life time downtown. I hope we can do that again soon.
today we went shopping and I got a new coat. My darling bought me a nice sweater/jacket that looks really professional and good for a teacher. I have been in Korea for 22 days now and this weather is so cold. I hope it warms up soon.
I showed Christina a little of the book from my hometown area and now I want to write more. I want to write a magazine and co-write a book about teaching English Through Mistakes.
I am really excited for these projects to happen in the near future and maybe starting in February we can start this^^
Honey I am really happy today-I got nice new clothes, wonderful food and I have a women I really care so much about, who does so much for me and makes me feel spoiled. I dont know what I would do without you.
This month is the hardest month for me I think. Its my time of being frugal (more than usual) and its my re-readjustment phase. I am getting into the swing of things at work, I am meeting some nice people here and there but mostly I am focused on saving and making money.
More than that I am determined to make our goals happen before anything else. I turned down an invitation to a dinner because it would involve senseless travel, and probably cost to much. I didn't want to go anyways because of the weather and that I need to save money. If they were eating in Nampo-dong I would have gone but I didn't. I am happy to just stay inside.
l went for a walk and bought some trash bags and saw a bookstore but didnt see anything too special.I regret making mistakes after you left. As always I am considering of the situations.
A knock from Heaven is worth more than anything including the price of rice in China.
Honey if we write a book we should write about idiom expressions too:)
more soon to follow
I got the best surprise anyone could ever ask for. Someone came a knocking on my door and just like that I was in heaven. I underwent a transformational shift from just another weekend to having my girl in Busan with me :)
I was so happy to see her cause I had been thinking about her all week.
WE went out downtown around 10 even though I was really surprised and pretty much ready for bed but we had some good food and enjoyed some night life time downtown. I hope we can do that again soon.
today we went shopping and I got a new coat. My darling bought me a nice sweater/jacket that looks really professional and good for a teacher. I have been in Korea for 22 days now and this weather is so cold. I hope it warms up soon.
I showed Christina a little of the book from my hometown area and now I want to write more. I want to write a magazine and co-write a book about teaching English Through Mistakes.
I am really excited for these projects to happen in the near future and maybe starting in February we can start this^^
Honey I am really happy today-I got nice new clothes, wonderful food and I have a women I really care so much about, who does so much for me and makes me feel spoiled. I dont know what I would do without you.
This month is the hardest month for me I think. Its my time of being frugal (more than usual) and its my re-readjustment phase. I am getting into the swing of things at work, I am meeting some nice people here and there but mostly I am focused on saving and making money.
More than that I am determined to make our goals happen before anything else. I turned down an invitation to a dinner because it would involve senseless travel, and probably cost to much. I didn't want to go anyways because of the weather and that I need to save money. If they were eating in Nampo-dong I would have gone but I didn't. I am happy to just stay inside.
l went for a walk and bought some trash bags and saw a bookstore but didnt see anything too special.I regret making mistakes after you left. As always I am considering of the situations.
A knock from Heaven is worth more than anything including the price of rice in China.
Honey if we write a book we should write about idiom expressions too:)
more soon to follow
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Homestay
It was very cold today so unfortunately it wasn't a day to go sightseeing or anything else for that matter. Its nearly half over this month and I will just be happy to see its finish just because of pay day and also I think korean new year will be better than the new year as it is right now. I have a lot of exciting things ahead^^
It makes me happy just thinking about them because on a day like this there really isn't much else for me to do. I bought some face work things because I am trying to improve my outer image and maybe get ready to try to get a head teaching job. My boss is going to leave soon so therefore there is a vacancy in the teaching schedule and I am hoping that the change will be a good one. he will leave in a month. Its too bad because he's pretty funny and nice guy. He is from New Zealand.
I will have a busy week unfortunately. I have 7 classes on Monday (8 teaching hours) 6 classes on Tuesday (6 hours) 7 classes on Wednesday(8 hours) 6 classes on Thursday (6 hours) and 6 hours on Friday Thank God! =34 hours of teaching. The good news is that I should have Overtime pay at the end of the month so I hope that I have a lot of hours over 120
I think I will have maybe 10 hours of Overtime this month!
Today I just cleaned my house rested a little, bought a movie John Q and washed my clothes.
I have never hand washed before so this was interesting experience. If My company is going to buy laundry machines my house will get a little smaller. I like coziness but I am really hoping to move on my own accord to a better house soon.
So here is my mailing address for anyone who reads this and wants it
YBM ELS Language Centers, Busan
YBM Si-sa B/D 35-1 Gwangbok dong 1GA
jung-gu, 600-031 Busan korea
So a couple other information that has happened to me earlier in the week. I met an old man who talked to me and wants to learn English. I agreed to sit down with him for 20 minutes and listen to him talk. he told me about his time in America and a little about himself. His english wasn't very good but it was understandable. He is really old and feels Lonely cause he lives alone. I always feel sorry for people that feel that because I care about people and I really want to understand how elderly think. I really want to make a difference in peoples lives especially the people I Love.
Secondly, there was a new korean teacher who is teaching my high school kids and she wanted to change the routine that my boss gave me. I thought it was ok but I told my boss just in case and he flipped his lid on the new teacher so I felt responsible for having her yelled at. I felt really awful that day.
But it got better since I talked about dating and had fun with my 3 night classes.
Today I needed the break to catch up on my sleep but I do wish I could have worked today since I didn't do much. Im excited for a fun day tomorrow.
It makes me happy just thinking about them because on a day like this there really isn't much else for me to do. I bought some face work things because I am trying to improve my outer image and maybe get ready to try to get a head teaching job. My boss is going to leave soon so therefore there is a vacancy in the teaching schedule and I am hoping that the change will be a good one. he will leave in a month. Its too bad because he's pretty funny and nice guy. He is from New Zealand.
I will have a busy week unfortunately. I have 7 classes on Monday (8 teaching hours) 6 classes on Tuesday (6 hours) 7 classes on Wednesday(8 hours) 6 classes on Thursday (6 hours) and 6 hours on Friday Thank God! =34 hours of teaching. The good news is that I should have Overtime pay at the end of the month so I hope that I have a lot of hours over 120
I think I will have maybe 10 hours of Overtime this month!
Today I just cleaned my house rested a little, bought a movie John Q and washed my clothes.
I have never hand washed before so this was interesting experience. If My company is going to buy laundry machines my house will get a little smaller. I like coziness but I am really hoping to move on my own accord to a better house soon.
So here is my mailing address for anyone who reads this and wants it
YBM ELS Language Centers, Busan
YBM Si-sa B/D 35-1 Gwangbok dong 1GA
jung-gu, 600-031 Busan korea
So a couple other information that has happened to me earlier in the week. I met an old man who talked to me and wants to learn English. I agreed to sit down with him for 20 minutes and listen to him talk. he told me about his time in America and a little about himself. His english wasn't very good but it was understandable. He is really old and feels Lonely cause he lives alone. I always feel sorry for people that feel that because I care about people and I really want to understand how elderly think. I really want to make a difference in peoples lives especially the people I Love.
Secondly, there was a new korean teacher who is teaching my high school kids and she wanted to change the routine that my boss gave me. I thought it was ok but I told my boss just in case and he flipped his lid on the new teacher so I felt responsible for having her yelled at. I felt really awful that day.
But it got better since I talked about dating and had fun with my 3 night classes.
Today I needed the break to catch up on my sleep but I do wish I could have worked today since I didn't do much. Im excited for a fun day tomorrow.
Friday, January 9, 2009
8
Today I got up late I was tired, sleepy and had a bad headache. I felt guilty about a lot of things and probably shouldn't have thought a lot. Im just anxious to find things...
Today I had 8 classes. Thats the most i have taught in one day 7 classes =8 hours. 2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 4 at night. I would prefer to teach more right now but I can't. I hope that I can make a lot of money sooner.
I am a little tired now even though I had mainly good classes. High school classes annoy me and they make me very angry and I don't hide my emotions well but my evening classes were fun.. We talked about dating :)
The classes laughed about problems that people have and I was just so happy that we don't have any of the problems. We dont drink or smoke, we dress well and we are happy.
I ate a few times too but nothing to special today.
I am hoping for a fun weekend and filled with relaxing things like a movie and just eating well. I can't wait to see you
Today I had 8 classes. Thats the most i have taught in one day 7 classes =8 hours. 2 in the morning, 2 in the afternoon and 4 at night. I would prefer to teach more right now but I can't. I hope that I can make a lot of money sooner.
I am a little tired now even though I had mainly good classes. High school classes annoy me and they make me very angry and I don't hide my emotions well but my evening classes were fun.. We talked about dating :)
The classes laughed about problems that people have and I was just so happy that we don't have any of the problems. We dont drink or smoke, we dress well and we are happy.
I ate a few times too but nothing to special today.
I am hoping for a fun weekend and filled with relaxing things like a movie and just eating well. I can't wait to see you
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
My Doting Grandmothers
i have gone to a place for lunch twice now where it has been very good and fun. There are two women who work there and run the restaurant. Today I had Samgyapsal. Three layered pork or bacon.
Its really nice because they bring me 6 plates of snack food before I get my main course. After my lunch/dinner I was given Watermellon, and coffee. They talk very fast and in Korean to me but I can understand eun marcum. When I got up to leave I put my wallet in my pocket and they stood there with worry or concern because one of them came and buttoned my coat pocket in case the wallet may fall out. I like them even though I cant converse with them. I hope my future mother in law is similar to them because I already know I will spoil her with my charm I think this.
I taught two classes today so far. I had my level 3 class with smart and fun students and then my hot topics class where they can really speak well and we debate about things. Today we talked about Korean books that are ancient/traditional and are being kept in a library in America. These issues are important to me because I want to learn more Korean and more history. Its very important for my future and what I want most. I really want to explore Busan more and do this with Christina because Busan isn't like the Korea I knew before. It feels a lot different to me. I like the interactions that are happening and really want to become more attached.
Yesterday I felt sad when I went to bed. I really want to do more with my job and situation. Last night one of the topics I was discussing with my friend was being more positive.
As I have mentioned in the past I felt negative about things before. I tried to think for 4 months about this and realized that I shouldn't have felt so bad all the time. I am trying to stay upbeat and just progress myself forward where happy dreams exist right beyond the corner.
I have many ideas jarring my mind and I really do want to open up more doors soon. This weekend I really really want to do something whatever is possible because one step in any direction is better than standing still.
More than anything I want is to make happiness occur and in that case do whatever is needed in order to insure that.
My doting Grandmothers give me the sense of Family and also more importantly strengthening my affection and giving more Love that I have bottled up.
This is my vision part of it anyhow.
Now I will go to school again shortly in order to adequately prepare for my afternoon classes. more to follow later tonight
Its really nice because they bring me 6 plates of snack food before I get my main course. After my lunch/dinner I was given Watermellon, and coffee. They talk very fast and in Korean to me but I can understand eun marcum. When I got up to leave I put my wallet in my pocket and they stood there with worry or concern because one of them came and buttoned my coat pocket in case the wallet may fall out. I like them even though I cant converse with them. I hope my future mother in law is similar to them because I already know I will spoil her with my charm I think this.
I taught two classes today so far. I had my level 3 class with smart and fun students and then my hot topics class where they can really speak well and we debate about things. Today we talked about Korean books that are ancient/traditional and are being kept in a library in America. These issues are important to me because I want to learn more Korean and more history. Its very important for my future and what I want most. I really want to explore Busan more and do this with Christina because Busan isn't like the Korea I knew before. It feels a lot different to me. I like the interactions that are happening and really want to become more attached.
Yesterday I felt sad when I went to bed. I really want to do more with my job and situation. Last night one of the topics I was discussing with my friend was being more positive.
As I have mentioned in the past I felt negative about things before. I tried to think for 4 months about this and realized that I shouldn't have felt so bad all the time. I am trying to stay upbeat and just progress myself forward where happy dreams exist right beyond the corner.
I have many ideas jarring my mind and I really do want to open up more doors soon. This weekend I really really want to do something whatever is possible because one step in any direction is better than standing still.
More than anything I want is to make happiness occur and in that case do whatever is needed in order to insure that.
My doting Grandmothers give me the sense of Family and also more importantly strengthening my affection and giving more Love that I have bottled up.
This is my vision part of it anyhow.
Now I will go to school again shortly in order to adequately prepare for my afternoon classes. more to follow later tonight
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Mid-week Afternoon
I have completed a little over half of my first week of YBM. Its not so bad so far. I am getting used to the long afternoons and quick nights and mornings. It seems like I do spend a lot of time there but that's ok. Soon I want to work even more. It helps if I have a lot of things going on.
I will go to work in a little bit to do some lesson planning for the rest of the week and organize my office space a little more. Its not really a good place to work though simply because mostly people just talk. I think that there is a good schedule where there is no split shift available if people would like.
In the month of January from 11-6 is my time to do whatever I would like to do. However, there isn't much to do when I don't have much money left and I am just waiting for the beautiful weekend to come so I can do something fun. I am thinking of going to Daegu on Sunday i think that would be nice anything though would be great.
This is my first teaching month and I will be happy when its over simply because I can get paid and then start living so to speak.
I am really hoping to make a good impression here.
Today I had cereal for breakfast, and ramon for lunch. I will go have a cheese dongas at 4:30 and that will be my dinner. Tomorrow I think I may have Samgyapsal.
Sundae we should also eat soon. next time you come.
Honey I just have to say I love your hometown a lot and think working here will be so perfect.
i am hoping that your day went well. As busy as Busan is, its really quiet when I think about it.
Soon I will do my laundry by hand because i will get a machine from YBM shortly but I don't think anytime soon. I have never done this before. Maybe it will be a cheap way to do laundry.
There is so much things I want to say and do but I think I will have to wait until later.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Nampo Dong
NAMPO DONG BUSAN CITY SOUTH KOREA
The district I live in is Nampo dong. In Busan there are so many different places that I will find it amazing if I go to all of them. This month I am trying to not spent money because its important that I not do this. Next month will be better once I am truly settled and then I can feel ok about buying things. Nampo dong is a shopping district and the downtown area of my location. There is so many things here when compared to Gumi. I have a post office next to my work place. I have many restaurants that are all in walking proximity to my home. I like Pasta Vanita a little spaghetti establishment that feels so perfect inside. I really want to model a restaurant after this place.
I should have added that to my New Year Resolutions about making a new restaurant and cooking for people. I will learn how to cook better and in the meantime learn from the best cook I know^^
Today after my morning classes my headache went away. I enjoyed the classes more cause they weren't as stressful and slowly I am getting the hang of things. My students like me for the most part and I am excited to teach them what I know. I will improve more because of this I am certain. I am trying to not over work myself so therefore during the afternoons I will not go to work early unless I have absolutely nothing else to do. In February I am going to make a made request to put in some Overtime. I may even ask to work on Saturdays it will just depend on the situation. Maybe not cause I want Saturdays to spend with yours truly.
I have been in Korea for 17 days as of today. I am surprised at how fast things have already gone.
i am still having good feelings about YBM and in the days to come I will work on a Resume and update my profile so I can find a better job sooner^^
I think it will be fun to do a critique of my resume.
There is so much things I have to do this weekend.
Right now I am so happy because I do like Nampo Dong and even though I shouldn't say like this I do like this home and feel it would be wonderful to eventually share with Christina. I feel a lot of potential about here.
Today I cooked Ddoboki and it was kind of good. I ate Cheese dongas for dinner and a little pizza with Mr. Joe. He is a really nice guy. I survived my 4 classes with little problems. I am really striving to better my teaching and hope I can do so again. I will try to add more if my computer cooperates with me. Another story shortly I hope^^
The district I live in is Nampo dong. In Busan there are so many different places that I will find it amazing if I go to all of them. This month I am trying to not spent money because its important that I not do this. Next month will be better once I am truly settled and then I can feel ok about buying things. Nampo dong is a shopping district and the downtown area of my location. There is so many things here when compared to Gumi. I have a post office next to my work place. I have many restaurants that are all in walking proximity to my home. I like Pasta Vanita a little spaghetti establishment that feels so perfect inside. I really want to model a restaurant after this place.
I should have added that to my New Year Resolutions about making a new restaurant and cooking for people. I will learn how to cook better and in the meantime learn from the best cook I know^^
Today after my morning classes my headache went away. I enjoyed the classes more cause they weren't as stressful and slowly I am getting the hang of things. My students like me for the most part and I am excited to teach them what I know. I will improve more because of this I am certain. I am trying to not over work myself so therefore during the afternoons I will not go to work early unless I have absolutely nothing else to do. In February I am going to make a made request to put in some Overtime. I may even ask to work on Saturdays it will just depend on the situation. Maybe not cause I want Saturdays to spend with yours truly.
I have been in Korea for 17 days as of today. I am surprised at how fast things have already gone.
i am still having good feelings about YBM and in the days to come I will work on a Resume and update my profile so I can find a better job sooner^^
I think it will be fun to do a critique of my resume.
There is so much things I have to do this weekend.
Right now I am so happy because I do like Nampo Dong and even though I shouldn't say like this I do like this home and feel it would be wonderful to eventually share with Christina. I feel a lot of potential about here.
Today I cooked Ddoboki and it was kind of good. I ate Cheese dongas for dinner and a little pizza with Mr. Joe. He is a really nice guy. I survived my 4 classes with little problems. I am really striving to better my teaching and hope I can do so again. I will try to add more if my computer cooperates with me. Another story shortly I hope^^
YBM
My new job. Today was the first Monday of the New Year, first Monday for me at work and First time I taught for 2 hours in one sitting.
I had 3 classes in the morning and 4 hours at night. My classes were alright. I made the kids laugh so much. I think I made a joke to one kid to much though he felt a little bad. He said my class was boring so I told him I will give him an F. Maybe I can't joke about grades. I don't even give them a grade. Personally I am still learning on what to do here. I follow a textbook and just pray it gets over with fast cause I am flustered still. I spent my afternoon preparing for tomorrow and later this week.
YBM is good so far. I think I like my schedule. My boss is nice and never talks to me. He is too busy but he never makes check up calls on my teaching like Mr. J. I swear he is the worst kind of person in the world and somebody who I will kick his ass or at least yell at if I ever see him again. His treatment of me, Christina and Vicki is so bad.
Today I enjoyed my classes. I also think a rotation basis is going to make it more enjoyable too. I won't get to dislike my students so much. The students are so nice to me, especially the girls. haha
I talked to Yun today. he works at the hotel next to me and next time he wants to meet Christina. I hope he can too. Maybe in the next couple weekends. I also got free coffee at my LG station where they like me a lot. When I have money I am going to go shopping downtown I can't wait.
Today went by so fast. I shaved, cleaned my house, finished my book and taught a lot. I hope to teach and prepare more for tomorrow. There is so much I need to do I feel and I hope to start soon.
I had 3 classes in the morning and 4 hours at night. My classes were alright. I made the kids laugh so much. I think I made a joke to one kid to much though he felt a little bad. He said my class was boring so I told him I will give him an F. Maybe I can't joke about grades. I don't even give them a grade. Personally I am still learning on what to do here. I follow a textbook and just pray it gets over with fast cause I am flustered still. I spent my afternoon preparing for tomorrow and later this week.
YBM is good so far. I think I like my schedule. My boss is nice and never talks to me. He is too busy but he never makes check up calls on my teaching like Mr. J. I swear he is the worst kind of person in the world and somebody who I will kick his ass or at least yell at if I ever see him again. His treatment of me, Christina and Vicki is so bad.
Today I enjoyed my classes. I also think a rotation basis is going to make it more enjoyable too. I won't get to dislike my students so much. The students are so nice to me, especially the girls. haha
I talked to Yun today. he works at the hotel next to me and next time he wants to meet Christina. I hope he can too. Maybe in the next couple weekends. I also got free coffee at my LG station where they like me a lot. When I have money I am going to go shopping downtown I can't wait.
Today went by so fast. I shaved, cleaned my house, finished my book and taught a lot. I hope to teach and prepare more for tomorrow. There is so much I need to do I feel and I hope to start soon.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Busan Extravaganza
This was the best weekend I have had so far. I met Christina's brother again albeit it was only a short period. I think he is very busy but later I do want to hang out with him. Later I am really excited to saying hi to Christina's sister and my nephew again... I want him to be my nephew so much ^^
I showed Christina my workplace, downtown area and we also went to the Beach even though it was late and a little cold. The lights were amazing and I am feeling very happy that Busan is my home now.
There is so much I want to write about now.
I am going to start my work tomorrow where tomorrow is going to be a busy day and where I may have to get up early too. Ym job is going to be very important to me because I do want to make a lot of money. I am feeling good about working here cause so far everyone is really nice and also leaves me alone. I do hope that it continues to be this way. I am a little worried in the classroom because some of the Korean students are too intimidating I will call them know-it-alls who feel that maybe my teaching isn't living up to standard. I am already setting a bar high enough for me so I don't want snotty people telling me how to do things like what happened on friday or have them go to my supervisor and complain.
So yesterday I had a wonderful Spaghetti meal with Christina, saw the beach lights and today we had good snacks!
I am noticing that the Korean won has fallen another 100 off of the American dollar. What this means in all seriousness is that it is better to live off of Korean money right now instead of American money. In a way I hope that the Korean money continues to drop so I can get a lot more money when I withdraw my card whenever I get around to doing it.
Am I selfish?
I think the Economy may rebound in the near future but I just want to have whatever is best for christina. My happiness is mainly because of her and I know I can have the strength to live in Busan because of her. I have so much to look forward to
Today I wrote another story, went for a walk, and just tried to not think so much.
I went to a concert downtown and listened to some koreans do a good rendition of Bad Case of Loving You
Doctor Doctor give me the news I gotta bad case of Loving you...Its a good song
Anyways I hope that this week goes fast and fun.
There isn't anything worth misery or pain that anyone should go through and I will fight and Fight and Fight...
Thank you for the great weekend. We have many more in January and lots of happiness to be shared^^ ALWAYS
I showed Christina my workplace, downtown area and we also went to the Beach even though it was late and a little cold. The lights were amazing and I am feeling very happy that Busan is my home now.
There is so much I want to write about now.
I am going to start my work tomorrow where tomorrow is going to be a busy day and where I may have to get up early too. Ym job is going to be very important to me because I do want to make a lot of money. I am feeling good about working here cause so far everyone is really nice and also leaves me alone. I do hope that it continues to be this way. I am a little worried in the classroom because some of the Korean students are too intimidating I will call them know-it-alls who feel that maybe my teaching isn't living up to standard. I am already setting a bar high enough for me so I don't want snotty people telling me how to do things like what happened on friday or have them go to my supervisor and complain.
So yesterday I had a wonderful Spaghetti meal with Christina, saw the beach lights and today we had good snacks!
I am noticing that the Korean won has fallen another 100 off of the American dollar. What this means in all seriousness is that it is better to live off of Korean money right now instead of American money. In a way I hope that the Korean money continues to drop so I can get a lot more money when I withdraw my card whenever I get around to doing it.
Am I selfish?
I think the Economy may rebound in the near future but I just want to have whatever is best for christina. My happiness is mainly because of her and I know I can have the strength to live in Busan because of her. I have so much to look forward to
Today I wrote another story, went for a walk, and just tried to not think so much.
I went to a concert downtown and listened to some koreans do a good rendition of Bad Case of Loving You
Doctor Doctor give me the news I gotta bad case of Loving you...Its a good song
Anyways I hope that this week goes fast and fun.
There isn't anything worth misery or pain that anyone should go through and I will fight and Fight and Fight...
Thank you for the great weekend. We have many more in January and lots of happiness to be shared^^ ALWAYS
Friday, January 2, 2009
Teacher' s Rehearsal
Today was my first day of teaching. I had only 5 classes today because one doesn't start until the 8th and the other was cancelled for today.
I dressed nicely today and wore a tie for the first time to a job. I think I may get more involved in this fashion. I like my dress pants that Christina bought me they are so nice and personally I think I look better in them than I do in Jeans. Maybe I will change my outlook again and become more fashionable and like Company person instead of casual look.
I want to buy more suit type clothes in February.
Anyways teaching was ok in the morning but I felt flustered in the afternoon/evening and was happy to just go home at 8. I wish we had today off though so I could have went to Gumi but next time.
I met a nice Korean who works at the company but not in my YBM branch. He is married and can speak English really well almost as good as my girlfriend. Soon I want to make a few steps about my career and improve my teaching skill.
I told my students stories today about drinking Soju, and living in Korea for one year and I made my morning classes laugh a lot. I hope my teaching gets better cause I haven't been used to responses before.
Soon, I will get in my prime and thats why my home is the prime hotel.
There are so many things in my mind right now and tomorrow is going to be such a wonderful time I can't sleep so I am sitting here with so much love and happiness.
I think this month will be great soon my best gift is coming soon to me and it makes my heart permeate with joy
more soon
I dressed nicely today and wore a tie for the first time to a job. I think I may get more involved in this fashion. I like my dress pants that Christina bought me they are so nice and personally I think I look better in them than I do in Jeans. Maybe I will change my outlook again and become more fashionable and like Company person instead of casual look.
I want to buy more suit type clothes in February.
Anyways teaching was ok in the morning but I felt flustered in the afternoon/evening and was happy to just go home at 8. I wish we had today off though so I could have went to Gumi but next time.
I met a nice Korean who works at the company but not in my YBM branch. He is married and can speak English really well almost as good as my girlfriend. Soon I want to make a few steps about my career and improve my teaching skill.
I told my students stories today about drinking Soju, and living in Korea for one year and I made my morning classes laugh a lot. I hope my teaching gets better cause I haven't been used to responses before.
Soon, I will get in my prime and thats why my home is the prime hotel.
There are so many things in my mind right now and tomorrow is going to be such a wonderful time I can't sleep so I am sitting here with so much love and happiness.
I think this month will be great soon my best gift is coming soon to me and it makes my heart permeate with joy
more soon
Thursday, January 1, 2009
01012009
Well the month is finally underway. I now only have to wait 30 more days and then February will be nearly here! I am excited because i will get paid and be able to get into a better routine. I want to save a lot of money before then so I can do a lot of fun things. Its now 2009!
Tomorrow I will go to work I will start at 9 am and work until 10 at night. Tomorrow I have 9 classes OMG but its overtime so I am hoping that i can make some extra money a lot. Its not a bad schedule I will be at work most of the day but I have enough time to take a couple hours off.
I am sitting here and I thought a lot about things today.
I woke up at 8 thinking about what I would do today. Its my last real rest day Thank God. The boredom is killing me. I have read more in the last 3 days than I ever did while back in Missoula. I always loved Busan a lot when I was here before and I am hoping that I can tour around more but right now I am content with my little district its a nice place I think.
last night I was awakened to the sound of fireworks in leu of the new year but i just threw the blanket over my head and went to sleep. I was hoping the window would have broke so I could have used it as an excuse to move earlier. I like my house. Its what we call in America a nice bachelor pad but I don't like that. I want to find a cozier house outside of a hotel and a place where a cat constantly meows all night because he wants in. I want to go out and let it in but its afraid of me. Poor kitty.
Today I met a man who spoke English really well. He works at the Busan hotel so I talked to him for awhile. It was nice to just talk about things. As I said this place is so nice so far but I want to move so I can see more.
"I can only see the deep blue sea you see this is what I hope to see"
Today I made my place cleaner. I bought a few things to use around the house and will come in handy later. Tomorrow I hope that my shower isn't a fast one I would like to take a nice hot shower but we will have to see.
I can't believe 2008 is over.
So until tomorrow now I will keep reading... i can't wait until the weekend^^
Tomorrow I will go to work I will start at 9 am and work until 10 at night. Tomorrow I have 9 classes OMG but its overtime so I am hoping that i can make some extra money a lot. Its not a bad schedule I will be at work most of the day but I have enough time to take a couple hours off.
I am sitting here and I thought a lot about things today.
I woke up at 8 thinking about what I would do today. Its my last real rest day Thank God. The boredom is killing me. I have read more in the last 3 days than I ever did while back in Missoula. I always loved Busan a lot when I was here before and I am hoping that I can tour around more but right now I am content with my little district its a nice place I think.
last night I was awakened to the sound of fireworks in leu of the new year but i just threw the blanket over my head and went to sleep. I was hoping the window would have broke so I could have used it as an excuse to move earlier. I like my house. Its what we call in America a nice bachelor pad but I don't like that. I want to find a cozier house outside of a hotel and a place where a cat constantly meows all night because he wants in. I want to go out and let it in but its afraid of me. Poor kitty.
Today I met a man who spoke English really well. He works at the Busan hotel so I talked to him for awhile. It was nice to just talk about things. As I said this place is so nice so far but I want to move so I can see more.
"I can only see the deep blue sea you see this is what I hope to see"
Today I made my place cleaner. I bought a few things to use around the house and will come in handy later. Tomorrow I hope that my shower isn't a fast one I would like to take a nice hot shower but we will have to see.
I can't believe 2008 is over.
So until tomorrow now I will keep reading... i can't wait until the weekend^^
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