In Wisdom class, we had 3 angels (mind you Hanna with her rabbit ears and crown was more like a confused angel), 3 super heros, 2 pumpkins, and one little witch!
Monday, October 31, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Monday October 31
1. Third successful work day without coffee!
2. Celebrated Halloween with the kindergarten students. Wisdom Jack had a wicked Superman costume which was perfect cause I always call him "Super Jack". Poor little Wisdom John was literally stuck in his pumpkin costume. His mom made it and did the finishing touches once it was on him and so he had been sewn into it. So funny!
3. As a part of our Halloween kindergarten party, we had a dance-off. My Wisdom class proudly showed their little bum twists and hip shaking moves we've been doing in class.
4. Gave a test to my elementary Leo class and was so sad to see John desperately trying to cheat. He just doesn't pay attention in class so he was lost.
5. Today was officially the last work day for Wendy (one of two Korean sisters I have) at my school.
6. What a bust this was.... showed up at the gym all excited about Young Un's first work day at my gym and he wasn't there. What's up with that?! Did he quit before his first shift?
7. Talk about a sweet friendship that keeps on getting sweeter, literally. Not only did Ryan show up at my place to help figure out my heater but he also showed up with a container of three layered Baskin Robins ice cream!
8. Checked out Ryan's online cyworld and it was funny to hear even him admit just how self-absorbed Koreans are. They love taking pictures of themselves.... that's okay by me cause I love taking pictures of them too.
9. Sour part of my whole day was finding out that a "certain someone" (back in Canada) has been calling my best friend. What ever happen to going to the source as oppose to third parties?! I'm able and willing to listen but I don't respect hearing it from a middle person.
10. Didn't have to bundle up for sleep or risk waking up cold. My heater is finally working!
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
What is one weakness you have?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.
-- Anne Morrow Lindbergh
2. Celebrated Halloween with the kindergarten students. Wisdom Jack had a wicked Superman costume which was perfect cause I always call him "Super Jack". Poor little Wisdom John was literally stuck in his pumpkin costume. His mom made it and did the finishing touches once it was on him and so he had been sewn into it. So funny!
3. As a part of our Halloween kindergarten party, we had a dance-off. My Wisdom class proudly showed their little bum twists and hip shaking moves we've been doing in class.
4. Gave a test to my elementary Leo class and was so sad to see John desperately trying to cheat. He just doesn't pay attention in class so he was lost.
5. Today was officially the last work day for Wendy (one of two Korean sisters I have) at my school.
6. What a bust this was.... showed up at the gym all excited about Young Un's first work day at my gym and he wasn't there. What's up with that?! Did he quit before his first shift?
7. Talk about a sweet friendship that keeps on getting sweeter, literally. Not only did Ryan show up at my place to help figure out my heater but he also showed up with a container of three layered Baskin Robins ice cream!
8. Checked out Ryan's online cyworld and it was funny to hear even him admit just how self-absorbed Koreans are. They love taking pictures of themselves.... that's okay by me cause I love taking pictures of them too.
9. Sour part of my whole day was finding out that a "certain someone" (back in Canada) has been calling my best friend. What ever happen to going to the source as oppose to third parties?! I'm able and willing to listen but I don't respect hearing it from a middle person.
10. Didn't have to bundle up for sleep or risk waking up cold. My heater is finally working!
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
What is one weakness you have?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.
-- Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Sunday October 30
1. Woke up to some girl screaming. I freaked out and was so scared cause I didn't know what was going on. I was in a room filled with people wearing the same clothing and no one was reacting to this girl screaming. Little did I know I was sleeping in the movie theater part of the spa!
2. Lounged around at the spa without my lenses on and boy was that weird. I was so nervous about venturing away from my friends cause it'd be impossible to find them.... we're all wearing the same clothes with the exception that they guys are in blue and us girls are in pink.
3. Always thrown off guard when people are able to make me blush. Usually I'm able to play it cool but today I totally blushed... I can't even remember why either.
4. Ventured over to the Beverly Hills of Korea where the shops sell nothing less than the latest of bling-bling and the streets are lined with porches and BMWs. They've got nothing on Ryan's "convertible" though!
5. Checked out the movie "The Merchant on Venice" with Ryan, Kwang Chul, and Hyo Hoon. Thought it sweet that they chose an English movie but I don't think they're really familiar with the Old English used in Shakespeare's time.
6. Only in Korea do you sit in a movie theater and eat popcorn and dried squid!
7. It was brought to my attention courtesy of Ryan that when I walk arm-in-arm with him that we're stared at. It's common to see a white guy with a Korean girl but very rare to see a white girl with a Korean. I'll be honest, I hang out with Ryan cause of his "convertible" and bling-bling.... just joking!!!
8. After totally neglecting Daewoo for the past two days (only cause I didn't realize I'd be staying in Seoul) I spoiled him with treats and a midnight run. Mind you, I kind of killed it when I bathed him after.... he hates baths lately!
9. Got one of the nicest of phone texts from Kwan Chul who wanted to say it was nice meeting me and that he hopes we see each other soon. Mind ya, I had a heck of a time relaying the Korean text to Ryan's cell so that he could translate it.
10. It's 3am and I'm still up.... would have gone to bed earlier but got an email from an old flame. Always curious as to how people don't realize what they've got till it's gone. Always am intrigued who comes out of the woodwork when situations change. No thanks boys, I've got my eyes on something else.... me!
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
How comfortable are you with yourself?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Knowing is half the battle.
-- G.I. Joe
2. Lounged around at the spa without my lenses on and boy was that weird. I was so nervous about venturing away from my friends cause it'd be impossible to find them.... we're all wearing the same clothes with the exception that they guys are in blue and us girls are in pink.
3. Always thrown off guard when people are able to make me blush. Usually I'm able to play it cool but today I totally blushed... I can't even remember why either.
4. Ventured over to the Beverly Hills of Korea where the shops sell nothing less than the latest of bling-bling and the streets are lined with porches and BMWs. They've got nothing on Ryan's "convertible" though!
5. Checked out the movie "The Merchant on Venice" with Ryan, Kwang Chul, and Hyo Hoon. Thought it sweet that they chose an English movie but I don't think they're really familiar with the Old English used in Shakespeare's time.
6. Only in Korea do you sit in a movie theater and eat popcorn and dried squid!
7. It was brought to my attention courtesy of Ryan that when I walk arm-in-arm with him that we're stared at. It's common to see a white guy with a Korean girl but very rare to see a white girl with a Korean. I'll be honest, I hang out with Ryan cause of his "convertible" and bling-bling.... just joking!!!
8. After totally neglecting Daewoo for the past two days (only cause I didn't realize I'd be staying in Seoul) I spoiled him with treats and a midnight run. Mind you, I kind of killed it when I bathed him after.... he hates baths lately!
9. Got one of the nicest of phone texts from Kwan Chul who wanted to say it was nice meeting me and that he hopes we see each other soon. Mind ya, I had a heck of a time relaying the Korean text to Ryan's cell so that he could translate it.
10. It's 3am and I'm still up.... would have gone to bed earlier but got an email from an old flame. Always curious as to how people don't realize what they've got till it's gone. Always am intrigued who comes out of the woodwork when situations change. No thanks boys, I've got my eyes on something else.... me!
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
How comfortable are you with yourself?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Knowing is half the battle.
-- G.I. Joe
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Saturday October 29
1. While walking in the underpass, I walked by this man whom I know from my gym. He helps me with my training sometimes. As I walked by him and his wife I was surprised to realize who his daughter was, my student Sophia. She ran up to me and hugged me. He was definitely surprised at my revealed identity.
2. Ventured out to Seoul to go meet up with Ryan. Did some window shopping and then met up with his friend Kwang Ho.
3. Funniest thing I saw today was seeing Ryan smell the flowers that were on our table at the tea room. I can't remember the last guy I've ever seen smell flowers.
4. Met Ryan's cousin Hyo Hoon and her boyfriend Kwang Chul.... We were sitting in the tea room when in came the cutest little Korean (Hyo Hoon) dressed all in black with striking red shoes that so perfectly matched her vibrant personality.
5. What was originally intended as a day trip turned into an all-nighter cause we were having too much fun. I decided to stay a bit longer but once I missed the last KTX train, I went past the point of no return and so then it really got interesting!
6. Found a Baskin Robins that's open till 3am... this would be dangerous for me if we had one in Cheonan that held the same hours.
7. Well it's no lie... I slept with Ryan. Mind you, I also slept with about 100 other people. Let me explain this one... after getting stuck in Seoul we all went to the 24hr spa where there's designated sleeping areas where people literally lie side by side from wall to wall. Sleeping on the hardwood floor was so uncomfortable.
8. First time visit to a Korean spa (public bath house). I was nervous at first not cause of all the nudity in my section of the spa but because I didn't want to be one of those nudes walking around with people looking at my foreign body. Don't worry mom, the men and women aren't able to see each other naked. No one saw my Polish bum.
9. Changed into a pink spa uniform and stripped my face of all make-up. I think this one of the first times I've ever let a guy see me without any make-up on. I'm not a huge make-up lover but I don't exactly feel comfortable with nothing on. I've got to learn to relax more on this subject.
10. Sent Kwang Chul to go steal us some floor mats cause I was desperately wanting something more comfortable than the hardwood. Scored a few mats and then it was lights out for me.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
What do you consider to be your "security blanket"?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Conscience is the inner voice which warns us that someone may be looking.
-- H.L. Mencken
2. Ventured out to Seoul to go meet up with Ryan. Did some window shopping and then met up with his friend Kwang Ho.
3. Funniest thing I saw today was seeing Ryan smell the flowers that were on our table at the tea room. I can't remember the last guy I've ever seen smell flowers.
4. Met Ryan's cousin Hyo Hoon and her boyfriend Kwang Chul.... We were sitting in the tea room when in came the cutest little Korean (Hyo Hoon) dressed all in black with striking red shoes that so perfectly matched her vibrant personality.
5. What was originally intended as a day trip turned into an all-nighter cause we were having too much fun. I decided to stay a bit longer but once I missed the last KTX train, I went past the point of no return and so then it really got interesting!
6. Found a Baskin Robins that's open till 3am... this would be dangerous for me if we had one in Cheonan that held the same hours.
7. Well it's no lie... I slept with Ryan. Mind you, I also slept with about 100 other people. Let me explain this one... after getting stuck in Seoul we all went to the 24hr spa where there's designated sleeping areas where people literally lie side by side from wall to wall. Sleeping on the hardwood floor was so uncomfortable.
8. First time visit to a Korean spa (public bath house). I was nervous at first not cause of all the nudity in my section of the spa but because I didn't want to be one of those nudes walking around with people looking at my foreign body. Don't worry mom, the men and women aren't able to see each other naked. No one saw my Polish bum.
9. Changed into a pink spa uniform and stripped my face of all make-up. I think this one of the first times I've ever let a guy see me without any make-up on. I'm not a huge make-up lover but I don't exactly feel comfortable with nothing on. I've got to learn to relax more on this subject.
10. Sent Kwang Chul to go steal us some floor mats cause I was desperately wanting something more comfortable than the hardwood. Scored a few mats and then it was lights out for me.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
What do you consider to be your "security blanket"?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Conscience is the inner voice which warns us that someone may be looking.
-- H.L. Mencken
Friday, October 28, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Friday October 28
1. It's official... I'm staying in Korea!
2. New Canadian Shannon has arrived and she's met my approval cause she's been the only good help I've had for my gym class, she shares my love for lip gloss, and she likes my "I hate Americans" jokes.
3. My second full day of my anti-coffee strike. I refuse to give in.
4. It's official.... booked my plane ticket to the Philippines for my winter break. I'll be there for four days and I don't plan on packing anything but a bathing suit and contact lense solution... and lip gloss (of course)!
4. Drama with the halloween costume I was SUPPOSE to be lent. Wendy told two of us (me and her daughter) that we could both wear it and so I of course lost that battle.
5. Broke the news to Ellie, Wendy and Kris (coworkers) about my decision to break-off my engagement and they were totally shocked. All three of these women thought I was joking. "Do you need soju?" was all Kris could say.
6. Phoned a good friend of mine in Toronto and was surprised to hear that he's seriously thinking about planning a trip out to see me.
7. Checked out MBar with Tasha and it was packed, "club night". Met these two incredibly sweet Korean girls, Ming Young and Un Young. Ming Young was so cute telling everyone that we're sisters. I felt like an older sister to here though cause I took care of here for the rest of the evening.
8. Somehow got convinced to compete in this human auction where I had to do a dance-off. Thought it funny and embarrassing to have random people bid on me. It was totally rigged though cause although some other Korean guy and my sister, Ming Young, and Tasha were bidding high, Je Min's lower bid won.
9. Scored a t-shirt out of the whole deal and the popularity of the MBar crowd.
10. Met some new staff member at MBar who made it his responsibility to take care of Tasha and I.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
If friends are a reflection of you, what does your choice of friends say about you?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Korea's got Seoul!
-- cute saying off a random t-shirt
2. New Canadian Shannon has arrived and she's met my approval cause she's been the only good help I've had for my gym class, she shares my love for lip gloss, and she likes my "I hate Americans" jokes.
3. My second full day of my anti-coffee strike. I refuse to give in.
4. It's official.... booked my plane ticket to the Philippines for my winter break. I'll be there for four days and I don't plan on packing anything but a bathing suit and contact lense solution... and lip gloss (of course)!
4. Drama with the halloween costume I was SUPPOSE to be lent. Wendy told two of us (me and her daughter) that we could both wear it and so I of course lost that battle.
5. Broke the news to Ellie, Wendy and Kris (coworkers) about my decision to break-off my engagement and they were totally shocked. All three of these women thought I was joking. "Do you need soju?" was all Kris could say.
6. Phoned a good friend of mine in Toronto and was surprised to hear that he's seriously thinking about planning a trip out to see me.
7. Checked out MBar with Tasha and it was packed, "club night". Met these two incredibly sweet Korean girls, Ming Young and Un Young. Ming Young was so cute telling everyone that we're sisters. I felt like an older sister to here though cause I took care of here for the rest of the evening.
8. Somehow got convinced to compete in this human auction where I had to do a dance-off. Thought it funny and embarrassing to have random people bid on me. It was totally rigged though cause although some other Korean guy and my sister, Ming Young, and Tasha were bidding high, Je Min's lower bid won.
9. Scored a t-shirt out of the whole deal and the popularity of the MBar crowd.
10. Met some new staff member at MBar who made it his responsibility to take care of Tasha and I.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
If friends are a reflection of you, what does your choice of friends say about you?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Korea's got Seoul!
-- cute saying off a random t-shirt
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Thursday October 27
1. Showed my true tough Canadian blood by dressing in summer clothes and cruising into school. Jules was covered from head to toe and there I was in sandals and short pants.
2. Finally am being productive with my attempt to quit coffee. It was hard though cause to the right of my desk was a new stash of coffee staring at me but I made it. One day down, many more to go! Figure I won't totally cut myself off but instead will treat myself once and awhile.
3. Halloween celebrations started at school for various classes and although it was disappointing how few students dressed up, I have to love Louis' costume.... or should I say Louisa!!! Tasha and Dave were sporting some scary vampire looks and Patty was a mad scientist with what looked like my usual morning bedhead!
4. Totally disgusted with Louis as an incredibly ugly woman but couldn't take my eyes off him. It was disturbing but yet so fascinating. Ha ha ha.
5. Got to love it.... the Chicken man at the restaurant next to my apartment can't sing to save his life but yet is so proud to belt out any love song he knows.
6. Well I did... announced to Paulo my decision to break off my engagement.
7. I guess this means that we are disqualified from my poll for "Most Dynamic Duo". Rockie and Bullwinkle deserve the title anyways. Bad time to be sarcastic, I know.
8. Feeling kind of like a cold-hearted punk after my talk with Paulo and so I thought it appropriate to include the following email my friend Heather sent me...
Every night, someone thinks about you before they go to sleep.
At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
The only reason someone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
There are at least 2 people in this world that would die for you.
You mean the world to someone.
Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look again. Someone's always in your corner.
Always remember the compliments you received.
Forget the rude remarks.
9. Ran into Jin Suk at the gym and before I knew it, I got the impression that I've agreed to go on some weekend get-away with her. The more and more I talk to her the less and less English she uses. The only English she now uses is my name.
10. Downtown late night ice cream and good times with Cheonan's funniest Korean, Ryan.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Have you ever stopped to count how many lives you've impacted today?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Yesterday was the past, tomorrow is the future and today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.
-- Anonymous
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Wednesday October 26
1. Woke up today feeling like everything was finally the way it should be.
2. Checked out the poll results from my blog and leading the pack for most "Dynamic Duo" was Rockie and Bullwinkle with 44%. Amy and Paulo trail behind with 33% but figures are DEFINITELY misleading. Stats are sure to change within the next few days.
3. Was shadowed by the new Korean teacher Alice for one of my classes. What a day to pick too to oversee the class.... we were pushing full force to make up for the slacked Monday we just had.
4. Am convinced Alice thinks I love the army or something cause I'm really quick to make my elementary Peace class do push-ups. Ironically, I can't stand the army guys here... with a passion!
5. My already long work day turned into a work night with pumpkin carving and pizza at 8:30pm.
6. Definitely got my butt kicked on the treadmill cause of the pizza. My training was good but I didn't stand a chance with the cardio tonight.
7. Finally found the bathrooms at my gym. I hate public washrooms!
8. I love it, no one calls my cell but I get phone messages at work. Don't I feel special.
9. Freaked out totally on Daewoo after I caught him eating some drunk dude's vomit... nasty. Daewoo's got no class!
10. Started to mentally write my "speech" for tomorrow's big "news conference". I'm confident with what I'm going to say but not too sure on my audience.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Is it wrong to be so happy even when your happiness means great sadness for someone?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Leave the drama for your Mama.
-- Pete
2. Checked out the poll results from my blog and leading the pack for most "Dynamic Duo" was Rockie and Bullwinkle with 44%. Amy and Paulo trail behind with 33% but figures are DEFINITELY misleading. Stats are sure to change within the next few days.
3. Was shadowed by the new Korean teacher Alice for one of my classes. What a day to pick too to oversee the class.... we were pushing full force to make up for the slacked Monday we just had.
4. Am convinced Alice thinks I love the army or something cause I'm really quick to make my elementary Peace class do push-ups. Ironically, I can't stand the army guys here... with a passion!
5. My already long work day turned into a work night with pumpkin carving and pizza at 8:30pm.
6. Definitely got my butt kicked on the treadmill cause of the pizza. My training was good but I didn't stand a chance with the cardio tonight.
7. Finally found the bathrooms at my gym. I hate public washrooms!
8. I love it, no one calls my cell but I get phone messages at work. Don't I feel special.
9. Freaked out totally on Daewoo after I caught him eating some drunk dude's vomit... nasty. Daewoo's got no class!
10. Started to mentally write my "speech" for tomorrow's big "news conference". I'm confident with what I'm going to say but not too sure on my audience.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Is it wrong to be so happy even when your happiness means great sadness for someone?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Leave the drama for your Mama.
-- Pete
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Tuesday October 25
1. Thought painting with the kindergartens was a great idea until Jules and I realized we didn't have enough brushes.... no turning back though, we used our hands. 20 pairs of messy hands!
2. My 10 hour days as we know it are coming to an end! Amen! Apparently a new Korean teacher has been hired and will be taking over my extra classes come next Monday.
3. Ran out of money on my cell and as annoying as that is, got to love it when $10 gives me enough time on my phone to last a month. Sure is a refreshing change from the phone bills I use to pay in Canada!
4. Showed my "sensitive" side today during a discussion about a mind-boggling and completely frustrating issue.... oh, these are the days of my life.
5. Was totally in a weird mood today but found humor in my friend's email and so I thought I'd include it in today's blog...
9 Things I Hate About Everyone
1. People who point at their wrist while asking for the time.... I know where my watch is pal, where the heck is yours? Do I point at my crotch when I ask where the toilet is?
2. People who are willing to get off their butt to search the entire room for the tv remote because they refuse to walk to the tv and change the channel manually.
3. When people say "Oh you just want to have your cake and eat it too". What good is a cake if you can't eat it?
4. When people say "it's always the last place you look". Of course it is. Why the heck would you keep looking after you've found it? Do people do this? Who and where are they? Gonna give their bum a good kick!
5. When people say while watching a film "did you see that?". No freak, I paid $12 to come to the cinema and stare at the floor.
6. People who ask "Can I ask you a question?".... Didn't really give me a choice there, did ya sunshine?
7. When something is 'new and improved!'. Which is it? If it's new, then there has never been anything before it. If it's an improvement, then there must have been something before it.
8. When people say "life is short". What??? Life is the longest thing anyone ever does!! What can you do that's longer?
9. When you are waiting for the bus and someone ! asks "Has the bus come. Now if the bus came would I be standing here, dumbnut?
... No, I don't hate everyone. I don't even think I hate anyone but I definitely like some people more than others.
6. Cancelled on Tasha and Woo for Korean language lessons and canceled tonight's training. Not up to dealing with more than I've already got on my plate. Sometimes you just have to go solo.
7. Finally got around to emailing back numerous friends back in Canada.... I'm sorry for the delayed response.
8. Escaped to downtown Cheonan for coffee with Ryan and finally found my answer while sitting in the back of a chilly taxi.
9. Ryan's English slang for the day.... "bling bling" and "mofo". Although I admit I'm guilty of teaching him a inappropriate slang word, I will not confess to what phrase it was but I also admit it was so funny to hear him try to use it.
10. Went for a walk downtown and came back way too late. I'm not ready to give up Korea.... or it's Korean people too!
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Have you ever been so blinded to what's actually in front of you?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.
-- Albert Einstein (shout-outs to Pete again for another great quote)
Monday, October 24, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Monday October 24
1. Not such a "Black Monday" as it usually is with the kindergarten Glory class, but not such a productive day with my elementary Peace class. Took the WHOLE class to check and finish Friday's homework... I was not impressed.
2. Scored some homemade cookies from Louis' mom who mailed them to the school for the teachers. Thanks Mama Louis!
3. What originally was thought of as a brilliant idea (push-ups every time they say Korean) turned against me today. It turned what should have been a really productive class with my elementary Peace class into a typical military training session.
4. I think after Sally's dramatic and difficult first day in my class last week, she's officially has quit SLP. I feel really bad for the fact that she was totally thrown into my class without any warning.
5. Got the most confusing of phone messages by some guy named Robert. He said he couldn't make it out tonight and he knew my name. I'm assuming it's my brother cause my friends here don't exactly speak fluent English like that, usually their messages are in Konglish (Korean mixed with English).
6. Finished my jar of Canadian peanut butter :( The scrapped out container worked well for amusing Daewoo for a good part of the evening.
7. Found out later in the evening after a 20min conversation mainly consisting of "are you joking, is this a joke? Robbie?" that the confusing phone call was a wrong number. Holy twilight zone.... the guy calling has the same name and voice as my brother and he was calling his friend Amy. Sounds too concincidental!
8. Officially labeled myself not only the stinkiest feet in Toronto but also in Cheonan, South Korea. Realized just how smelly my sweaty post-training feet were when I gagged at the smell in the change room and realized they were my feet. Ha ha ha!
9. Kicked my own butt at training and definitely took too long to make my way home. Became a vegetable for the rest of the evening with the aid of a good funny movie.
10. Took Ryan's advice to scrub my fruit and use some kind of soap. Never remembered when he told me to rinse it good, now I've got a tummy ache.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
How come the older we get, the more difficult life's questions get and the more confusing life gets?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.
-- Albert Einstein (thanks Pete for the great quote)
2. Scored some homemade cookies from Louis' mom who mailed them to the school for the teachers. Thanks Mama Louis!
3. What originally was thought of as a brilliant idea (push-ups every time they say Korean) turned against me today. It turned what should have been a really productive class with my elementary Peace class into a typical military training session.
4. I think after Sally's dramatic and difficult first day in my class last week, she's officially has quit SLP. I feel really bad for the fact that she was totally thrown into my class without any warning.
5. Got the most confusing of phone messages by some guy named Robert. He said he couldn't make it out tonight and he knew my name. I'm assuming it's my brother cause my friends here don't exactly speak fluent English like that, usually their messages are in Konglish (Korean mixed with English).
6. Finished my jar of Canadian peanut butter :( The scrapped out container worked well for amusing Daewoo for a good part of the evening.
7. Found out later in the evening after a 20min conversation mainly consisting of "are you joking, is this a joke? Robbie?" that the confusing phone call was a wrong number. Holy twilight zone.... the guy calling has the same name and voice as my brother and he was calling his friend Amy. Sounds too concincidental!
8. Officially labeled myself not only the stinkiest feet in Toronto but also in Cheonan, South Korea. Realized just how smelly my sweaty post-training feet were when I gagged at the smell in the change room and realized they were my feet. Ha ha ha!
9. Kicked my own butt at training and definitely took too long to make my way home. Became a vegetable for the rest of the evening with the aid of a good funny movie.
10. Took Ryan's advice to scrub my fruit and use some kind of soap. Never remembered when he told me to rinse it good, now I've got a tummy ache.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
How come the older we get, the more difficult life's questions get and the more confusing life gets?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
I never think of the future - it comes soon enough.
-- Albert Einstein (thanks Pete for the great quote)
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Sunday October 23
1. After hanging up like a year's supply of freshly washed laundry, the clothesline decides to snap and Daewoo does a "grab and run", dragging some clean clothes across the somewhat messy floor.
2. Had the whole gym to myself today and apparently was the only die-hard that ventured out to train all day.
3. Thought I was being totally checked out by the gym's manager but turns out he was just checking out my weights. He's always so curious as to what weights I'm pushing.
4. Countdown is on till Young Un and Woo start working at Daewon Cantival (my gym). Good stuff!
5. Always amazed at the silly things Daewoo does. Today's list of silly things included running into a car and an old woman as he turned around to look at me.
6. Ventured downtown for a movie and supper with Ryan. We had Korean chicken soup and although I had wished it had noodles, I have to say that Korean chicken soup kicks Canadian soup's butt!
7. Ryan's language lesson for today was learning the phrase "lazy bum". Had a good laugh when he took the phrase literally and tried to check out his butt.
8. Checked out a Korean movie with Ryan. It was a comedy about a gangster movie but I'm not too sure which was more funny, the movie or Ryan's constant giggling.
9. Wasn't aware that my look confused the local Koreans until Ryan translating the comments of the staring girls and passer-byers.
10. Ran into a Korean taxi driver who either a. knew less Korean than me or b. thought it funny to act dumb. I jumped in his cab, gave him instructions where to drive and even explained where its' around.... no luck. Had to call Ryan to talk to him and even then their discussion lasted too long.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
What surprises you the most about yourself?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
The moment when you first wake up in the morning is the most wonderful of the twenty-four hours. No matter how weary or dreary you may feel, you possess the certainty that, during the day that lies before you, absolutely anything may happen. And the fact that it practically always doesn't, matters not a jot. The possibility is always there.
-- Monica Baldwin
2. Had the whole gym to myself today and apparently was the only die-hard that ventured out to train all day.
3. Thought I was being totally checked out by the gym's manager but turns out he was just checking out my weights. He's always so curious as to what weights I'm pushing.
4. Countdown is on till Young Un and Woo start working at Daewon Cantival (my gym). Good stuff!
5. Always amazed at the silly things Daewoo does. Today's list of silly things included running into a car and an old woman as he turned around to look at me.
6. Ventured downtown for a movie and supper with Ryan. We had Korean chicken soup and although I had wished it had noodles, I have to say that Korean chicken soup kicks Canadian soup's butt!
7. Ryan's language lesson for today was learning the phrase "lazy bum". Had a good laugh when he took the phrase literally and tried to check out his butt.
8. Checked out a Korean movie with Ryan. It was a comedy about a gangster movie but I'm not too sure which was more funny, the movie or Ryan's constant giggling.
9. Wasn't aware that my look confused the local Koreans until Ryan translating the comments of the staring girls and passer-byers.
10. Ran into a Korean taxi driver who either a. knew less Korean than me or b. thought it funny to act dumb. I jumped in his cab, gave him instructions where to drive and even explained where its' around.... no luck. Had to call Ryan to talk to him and even then their discussion lasted too long.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
What surprises you the most about yourself?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
The moment when you first wake up in the morning is the most wonderful of the twenty-four hours. No matter how weary or dreary you may feel, you possess the certainty that, during the day that lies before you, absolutely anything may happen. And the fact that it practically always doesn't, matters not a jot. The possibility is always there.
-- Monica Baldwin
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Saturday October 22
1. Interesting.... after six days of not picking up my phone, Paulo finally discovers how to email me. Not too sure what to think here.
2. Got treated to lunch at Kimbob Heaven restaurant courtesy of Tasha's friend Pom. Thanks dude.
3. Totally embarrassed myself at the checkout counter at LotteMart. I was standing there talking to Patty about Korean men when the good-looking Korean man behind us switched isles. We thought nothing of it until I turned to me and said (in perfect English), "I switched cause your line is slow" Oh my gosh... he totally knew what we were saying. My face was redder than my shirt!
4. Ventured up the mountain with Daewoo and thought it funny when Daewoo fell into one of the dug out burial mounds. What a goof.
5. Am convinced I have a new fan.... Daewon gym's new manager. He kept on checking out my weights. He helped me out with the lat pull-down machine and surprisingly enough I understood him despite the fact that he basically only used like 6 English words.
6. Picked up some fruit from my local fruit vendor lady. She's so cute. Not quite sure of what exactly the huge melon/apple fruit was that she gave me as a treat.
7. Went downtown for coffee with Ryan and coffee turned into a three hour chat.
8. Always amazed at what English sayings Ryan picks up on. Today's saying was "you've got hungry bum". I told him that it's nothing nice to say and he told me how he learnt it was so inappropriate. Had a good laugh and his misfortune though.
9. Terrible news.... found out that my stiletto black boots have scratched the side of Ryan's scooter. I feel so terrible! I offered to pay for the expensive repair but he said it's no problem. I feel so bad.
10. Plans for tomorrow consist of taking Ryan to the movies... I have some major butt-kissing to do to make up for the damaged scooter.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
How honest would you say you are?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
-- Allan K. Chalmers
2. Got treated to lunch at Kimbob Heaven restaurant courtesy of Tasha's friend Pom. Thanks dude.
3. Totally embarrassed myself at the checkout counter at LotteMart. I was standing there talking to Patty about Korean men when the good-looking Korean man behind us switched isles. We thought nothing of it until I turned to me and said (in perfect English), "I switched cause your line is slow" Oh my gosh... he totally knew what we were saying. My face was redder than my shirt!
4. Ventured up the mountain with Daewoo and thought it funny when Daewoo fell into one of the dug out burial mounds. What a goof.
5. Am convinced I have a new fan.... Daewon gym's new manager. He kept on checking out my weights. He helped me out with the lat pull-down machine and surprisingly enough I understood him despite the fact that he basically only used like 6 English words.
6. Picked up some fruit from my local fruit vendor lady. She's so cute. Not quite sure of what exactly the huge melon/apple fruit was that she gave me as a treat.
7. Went downtown for coffee with Ryan and coffee turned into a three hour chat.
8. Always amazed at what English sayings Ryan picks up on. Today's saying was "you've got hungry bum". I told him that it's nothing nice to say and he told me how he learnt it was so inappropriate. Had a good laugh and his misfortune though.
9. Terrible news.... found out that my stiletto black boots have scratched the side of Ryan's scooter. I feel so terrible! I offered to pay for the expensive repair but he said it's no problem. I feel so bad.
10. Plans for tomorrow consist of taking Ryan to the movies... I have some major butt-kissing to do to make up for the damaged scooter.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
How honest would you say you are?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.
-- Allan K. Chalmers
Friday, October 21, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Friday October 21
1. Patricia's bad vibes still linger Cheonan..... took her housecoat and after about 5 mins I realized why she had left it here. It sheds worse than a huge white sheep dog on a hot summer day!
2. Received a package from Canada... from my mom. It was full of exactly what I try to stay away from.... sweets! But it did also include a little piece of heaven.... Macaroni and cheese!
3. Had a mini cooking class with Dream class and although I realize making a salad isn't exactly cooking, I was still a bit nervous as to what to include in the salad. Pretty sad I know.
4. Our salad was a huge success and I particularly am proud of my dressing selection.... mango orange dressing mixed with a dash of black sesame seed dressing.
5. Played phone tag with Ryan for a good part of the day and then picked up the game again around 3am. Game ended at 3:23am.
6. Am sure I've been a bad parent to Daewoo and so I skipped training to spend some play time with him.... before I left again to hang out with Young Un, Tasha and Woo. We went to MBar and Tasha's Aussie friend Pom came from Seoul to join us.
7. The main highlight of my day has to definitely be when Woo informed me that he and Young Un will soon be working at my gym!!!! Apparently the gym's manager fired everyone... Including Beauty and the Beast, and Flash girl! Looks like we'll be running the show there now.
8. Got word that I'll be able to join Tasha on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Korean language lessons cause of the change of time!
9. Good times were had by all at MBar and I especially had a good time cause I didn't have to put up with Je Min's "you break my heart" whinning. We got a bit out of hand and loud but it's all good.
10. Ryan's my hero. I texted him saying that I needed help (didn't need help, just was tired) and he came to my rescue and drove me home. It was a very 'eventful' evening and Ryan's scooter was the perfect get-away vehicle.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
How sweet can life get?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.
-- Ellen Parr
2. Received a package from Canada... from my mom. It was full of exactly what I try to stay away from.... sweets! But it did also include a little piece of heaven.... Macaroni and cheese!
3. Had a mini cooking class with Dream class and although I realize making a salad isn't exactly cooking, I was still a bit nervous as to what to include in the salad. Pretty sad I know.
4. Our salad was a huge success and I particularly am proud of my dressing selection.... mango orange dressing mixed with a dash of black sesame seed dressing.
5. Played phone tag with Ryan for a good part of the day and then picked up the game again around 3am. Game ended at 3:23am.
6. Am sure I've been a bad parent to Daewoo and so I skipped training to spend some play time with him.... before I left again to hang out with Young Un, Tasha and Woo. We went to MBar and Tasha's Aussie friend Pom came from Seoul to join us.
7. The main highlight of my day has to definitely be when Woo informed me that he and Young Un will soon be working at my gym!!!! Apparently the gym's manager fired everyone... Including Beauty and the Beast, and Flash girl! Looks like we'll be running the show there now.
8. Got word that I'll be able to join Tasha on Tuesdays and Thursdays for Korean language lessons cause of the change of time!
9. Good times were had by all at MBar and I especially had a good time cause I didn't have to put up with Je Min's "you break my heart" whinning. We got a bit out of hand and loud but it's all good.
10. Ryan's my hero. I texted him saying that I needed help (didn't need help, just was tired) and he came to my rescue and drove me home. It was a very 'eventful' evening and Ryan's scooter was the perfect get-away vehicle.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
How sweet can life get?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.
-- Ellen Parr
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Thursday October 20
1. Woke up today to a mine-field of shredded toilet paper courtesy of Daewoo.
2. Checked out my blog pole questions today... for the question concerning who is the strongest person I lead with 53% of the votes. Superman trails behind me with 24% of the votes.
3. In regards to who is the most dynamic duo, Paulo and I lead the pack with 40% of the votes, followed by Rockie and Bullwinkle who have claimed 33% of the votes.
4. Took all the kindergarteners on a field trip to Hanna's farm where we got down and dirty harvesting sweet potatoes. The kids dug up a lot of potatoes but what did I dig up.... a pumpkin!
5. Sense that I'm addicted to the dry noodle snacks that the kids bring. Found myself searching the kinder crowd for any dry noodles. I smelt dry noodles; I heard the crackling of dry noodles; I needed a dry noodle fix.
6. At lunch I was invited to a huge food feast for the SLP staff courtesy of Hanna's parents. It was absolutely amazing! We had a collage of numerous foods including bacon. I haven't had bacon since I left Canada and so it felt so comforting to eat it. Amazing lunch!
7. What a relaxing day of work. Not only did I go on a field trip for the whole first half of my day but in the afternoon I only had to teach one class. What a great day.
8. Got some emails and comments from so friends, both local and afar.... my blog readership is increasing. Good stuff.
9. No sign of Beauty Boy, Beast Boy, or Flash girl at the gym. Something is up! Tonight the gym's owner was running the show instead of his regular staff. I think he thinks I'm a strange girl.
10. Spent too much of my evening trying to figure out how to include music on my blog and what's resulted from it all.... no music. I'm not impressed.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Is it possible to surgically remove the voice box from a noisy dog?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Stupid is as stupid does.
-- Anonymous
2. Checked out my blog pole questions today... for the question concerning who is the strongest person I lead with 53% of the votes. Superman trails behind me with 24% of the votes.
3. In regards to who is the most dynamic duo, Paulo and I lead the pack with 40% of the votes, followed by Rockie and Bullwinkle who have claimed 33% of the votes.
4. Took all the kindergarteners on a field trip to Hanna's farm where we got down and dirty harvesting sweet potatoes. The kids dug up a lot of potatoes but what did I dig up.... a pumpkin!
5. Sense that I'm addicted to the dry noodle snacks that the kids bring. Found myself searching the kinder crowd for any dry noodles. I smelt dry noodles; I heard the crackling of dry noodles; I needed a dry noodle fix.
6. At lunch I was invited to a huge food feast for the SLP staff courtesy of Hanna's parents. It was absolutely amazing! We had a collage of numerous foods including bacon. I haven't had bacon since I left Canada and so it felt so comforting to eat it. Amazing lunch!
7. What a relaxing day of work. Not only did I go on a field trip for the whole first half of my day but in the afternoon I only had to teach one class. What a great day.
8. Got some emails and comments from so friends, both local and afar.... my blog readership is increasing. Good stuff.
9. No sign of Beauty Boy, Beast Boy, or Flash girl at the gym. Something is up! Tonight the gym's owner was running the show instead of his regular staff. I think he thinks I'm a strange girl.
10. Spent too much of my evening trying to figure out how to include music on my blog and what's resulted from it all.... no music. I'm not impressed.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Is it possible to surgically remove the voice box from a noisy dog?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Stupid is as stupid does.
-- Anonymous
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Wednesday October 19
1. Well my sad attempt to quit coffee has hit an all time low.... drank 3 coffees today but I should mention that I use 2 coffee packs per cup.... 6 cups today! Yikes!
2. Joined Dream and Wisdom classes together to do a massive paper mache craft and of course it ended in Jules and me making everyone's craft.
3. My elementary Peace English class has turned into a kind of English/Military training class. Every time they speak Korean they have to give me two push-ups mind you I spent the first five minutes trying to teach them how to do a proper push-up. I figure in a few weeks John and James will either be fluent in English or buff boys.
4. Elementary Glory class attendance is up to four students now with the addition of Sally. She was at the 2-5 level and dropped down to my class, 1-6. Two questions here.... who put here in 2-5 in the first place and what were they thinking? (We they even thinking?)
5. Was hoping Sally's first day in the class would be as successful as Sophia's but it was the opposite. Slowly her body language was changing and so I knew the eventual breakdown and cry was coming. It was awful.
6. Had my Hi Kids Peace class today and it's funny to see how intrigue they are about my arms. As a joke I told them if they were good for me I'd flex. I thought it was funny but they actually took me up on my word.
7. Now I'm not a insecure person and I definitely am not one at the gym either but you know when you can feel people looking at you.... well, tonight at training it was amplified with the help of two women who were scoping out the gym and so obviously pointing at me. They thought my training was "funny".... I'll show you funny ladies. Funny is when I pick you both up with one arm and throw you!
8. Knowing I was being mocked just added fuel to my training session and so I had a wicked train.
9. Got followed into the movie store by Daewoo's evil twin brother and his faithful sidekick. I'm sure the store owner really loved having three dogs in the store (I was carrying Daewoo).
10. Came home and crashed to a cheesy movie, "Notting Hill". What was Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant thinking when they agreed to this movie? They're the only thing that the movie has going for it!
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Do you have any superstitions?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
To repeat what others have said, requires education, to challenge it,requires brains.
-- Mary Pettibone Poole
2. Joined Dream and Wisdom classes together to do a massive paper mache craft and of course it ended in Jules and me making everyone's craft.
3. My elementary Peace English class has turned into a kind of English/Military training class. Every time they speak Korean they have to give me two push-ups mind you I spent the first five minutes trying to teach them how to do a proper push-up. I figure in a few weeks John and James will either be fluent in English or buff boys.
4. Elementary Glory class attendance is up to four students now with the addition of Sally. She was at the 2-5 level and dropped down to my class, 1-6. Two questions here.... who put here in 2-5 in the first place and what were they thinking? (We they even thinking?)
5. Was hoping Sally's first day in the class would be as successful as Sophia's but it was the opposite. Slowly her body language was changing and so I knew the eventual breakdown and cry was coming. It was awful.
6. Had my Hi Kids Peace class today and it's funny to see how intrigue they are about my arms. As a joke I told them if they were good for me I'd flex. I thought it was funny but they actually took me up on my word.
7. Now I'm not a insecure person and I definitely am not one at the gym either but you know when you can feel people looking at you.... well, tonight at training it was amplified with the help of two women who were scoping out the gym and so obviously pointing at me. They thought my training was "funny".... I'll show you funny ladies. Funny is when I pick you both up with one arm and throw you!
8. Knowing I was being mocked just added fuel to my training session and so I had a wicked train.
9. Got followed into the movie store by Daewoo's evil twin brother and his faithful sidekick. I'm sure the store owner really loved having three dogs in the store (I was carrying Daewoo).
10. Came home and crashed to a cheesy movie, "Notting Hill". What was Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant thinking when they agreed to this movie? They're the only thing that the movie has going for it!
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Do you have any superstitions?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
To repeat what others have said, requires education, to challenge it,requires brains.
-- Mary Pettibone Poole
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Tuesday October 18
1. My blog has been officially announced on the Cheonan message board so I suppose I have to take back some things I've said.... just jokes. I will say one thing though, I know exactly who is reading this.... big brother is watching YOU!
2. Made Wisdom Joel cry by accident after I told him to not color, wait for everyone else. Surprisingly enough it's cause he was crying that he got all affectionate towards me. He's the most reserved little kid and so today was the first time he's really hugged me.
3. Twisted my ankle busting out my moves with Dream class after lunch when we decided to have a spontaneous dance session. It was worth it though cause I think I've finally taught Jimmy and Roy "the running man", priceless!
4. Went on the search for black hair dye and after four stores, can out empty handed. I know 90% of Koreans have naturally black hair but they also have straight hair and yet they still get it professionally straightened. Thought I'd have some luck.
5. Took my search all the way to Emart where I finally find hair dye but was 100 won (=10 cents CDN) short. No worries though cause I ended up finding exactly that much on the floor as I walked out.
6. Met one of Korea's most well-off men, well beside one of my students' dads. He was dressed to impress, smelling good, and his sleek little sports car almost hit me as I walked out of Emart. I was rather mellow-dramatic with my half fall.
7. Had an interesting chat with the man that almost killed me. Turns out Mr Phat boy is American-Korean. A good looking Korean man with a bad stereotypical American attitude. He's more American than Korean and so that pretty much killed the conversation!
8. Dyed my hair blacker than black... it's jet black now!
9. I think I got more hair dye on my pants and bathroom floor than in my hair... opps. At least this time I didn't accidentally dye Daewoo's hair.
10. Took the night off training not because of last night's "shower scene" but because I thought I'd try out a little anger management training with Daewoo. He spontaneously barks at random things. What a mad little boy.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Do you ever wish you met someone earlier on in life cause it would have changed your situation?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
I've got bad news for you and you're looking at it....me!
-- Anonymous
2. Made Wisdom Joel cry by accident after I told him to not color, wait for everyone else. Surprisingly enough it's cause he was crying that he got all affectionate towards me. He's the most reserved little kid and so today was the first time he's really hugged me.
3. Twisted my ankle busting out my moves with Dream class after lunch when we decided to have a spontaneous dance session. It was worth it though cause I think I've finally taught Jimmy and Roy "the running man", priceless!
4. Went on the search for black hair dye and after four stores, can out empty handed. I know 90% of Koreans have naturally black hair but they also have straight hair and yet they still get it professionally straightened. Thought I'd have some luck.
5. Took my search all the way to Emart where I finally find hair dye but was 100 won (=10 cents CDN) short. No worries though cause I ended up finding exactly that much on the floor as I walked out.
6. Met one of Korea's most well-off men, well beside one of my students' dads. He was dressed to impress, smelling good, and his sleek little sports car almost hit me as I walked out of Emart. I was rather mellow-dramatic with my half fall.
7. Had an interesting chat with the man that almost killed me. Turns out Mr Phat boy is American-Korean. A good looking Korean man with a bad stereotypical American attitude. He's more American than Korean and so that pretty much killed the conversation!
8. Dyed my hair blacker than black... it's jet black now!
9. I think I got more hair dye on my pants and bathroom floor than in my hair... opps. At least this time I didn't accidentally dye Daewoo's hair.
10. Took the night off training not because of last night's "shower scene" but because I thought I'd try out a little anger management training with Daewoo. He spontaneously barks at random things. What a mad little boy.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Do you ever wish you met someone earlier on in life cause it would have changed your situation?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
I've got bad news for you and you're looking at it....me!
-- Anonymous
Monday, October 17, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Monday October 17
1. Learned that what I learned at school was wrong! Tried to catergorize different vegetables and fruits and was shocked to find out that most of us don't even know the difference. Here's some insight....
A fruit is actually the sweet, ripened ovary or ovaries of a seed-bearing plant. A vegetable, in contrast, is an herbaceous plant cultivated for an edible part (seeds, roots, stems, leaves, bulbs, tubers, or nonsweet fruits). So, to be really nitpicky, a fruit could be a vegetable, but a vegetable could not be a fruit.
Here's some fruits that are commonly mistaken as vegetables:
tomatoes avocados
cucumbers peapods
squashes and zucchini pumpkins
green, red, and yellow peppers
2. Got told "I can't teach like you people [foreigners]". This was said by a co-worker who refused to accept scientific fact about what classifies as a fruit. Now bare in mind that this is coming from someone who's country proclaims Venus to be the brightest star.... news flash, Venus isn't a star it's a planet.
3. Wisdom John showed up with a half-cast on his arm. He says he doesn't know how he did it but now it means I have to do ALL his work in class. Great.
4. Another "Black Monday" with kindergarten Glory class. Took a total of 8 stickers from various students and they could care less. I scraped the whole lesson out of frustration and made them sit there and just color. I felt bad for Sean though cause he always tries so hard to be good for me.
5. Got asked to flex for my Hi Kids Peace class and so I jokingly flexed. They all clapped and I went beat red. Jeff was impressed and so later on in the lesson when Simon was bothering him he said, "I'll get Amy Teacher to punch you... watch out!"
6. Told Director Lee about the flex story and he called me fat. Coming from a man who's smaller than me I really don't think he is in any position to talk. Don't be a hater just cause my arms are the size of your legs. In my country I'm considered strong and beautiful but here I can see why they'd call me fat..... I don't fit in with the common super skinny look.
7. Well I finally did it.... I publicly walked around naked, mind you it was in the gym shower room. I'm definitely not a fan of public showers but here in Korea it, along with public bath houses, seem to be like a social gathering place.
8. Thought I'd simply blend in with the rest of the female bodies showering until one lady who I've only talked to ONCE noticed me and took it upon herself to scrub my body with her bath sponge! I think she thought I felt left out cause everyone else was doing it.... talk about peer pressure.
9. Left the gym confused about the whole situation. Not too sure if I was just violated or completely pampered.
10. Came home and realized that that lady at the gym took my towel... it's a conspiracy!
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Why is being tickled so funny?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Don't come home married.
-- A saying my mom use to always quote me whenever I left the house.
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Highlights of My Day...Sunday October 15
1. Woke up to Daewoo chewing on my hair. This unruly child is going to make me bald!
2. Watched the second movie I rented yesterday. This movie was my pick ("28 Days") and boy was it better than Ryan's movie ("One Night Stand"). Mind you I must note that he never did officially recommend it.
3. Had a total lazy day and so lunch and dinner consisted of what ever combination of convinced store food I could think of.
4. Nearly killed myself busting a move in the shower to Britney Spears' "Toxic" song. I'm sure Daewoo got a good laugh though.
5. I think Daewoo's been watching the "Magic Channel" too much. Took him on a walk but he refused to walk so I dropped the leash and walked away. Stood around the corner waiting for him and there he came running towards me with no harness and no leash!
6. Did some web surfing today and found some really interesting 2005 statistics.
2. Watched the second movie I rented yesterday. This movie was my pick ("28 Days") and boy was it better than Ryan's movie ("One Night Stand"). Mind you I must note that he never did officially recommend it.
3. Had a total lazy day and so lunch and dinner consisted of what ever combination of convinced store food I could think of.
4. Nearly killed myself busting a move in the shower to Britney Spears' "Toxic" song. I'm sure Daewoo got a good laugh though.
5. I think Daewoo's been watching the "Magic Channel" too much. Took him on a walk but he refused to walk so I dropped the leash and walked away. Stood around the corner waiting for him and there he came running towards me with no harness and no leash!
6. Did some web surfing today and found some really interesting 2005 statistics.
- World Hunger - 6,907,406 human beings have died so far this year from hunger.
- Food For Thought - 7,559,888,149 pounds of food have been wasted so far this year in the US.
- Do the math, and you'll find that we could have given 1,095 lbs. of the wasted food to each of the almost seven million who died from hunger. I wonder how many lives would have been saved.
- War In Iraq-Afghanistan - 68,552,250,856 dollars have been spent so far this year on Emergency Supplemental Appropriations in the US.
- NASA Budget - 11,911,557,017 dollars spent so far this year.
- Federal Budget Cuts -26,790,736 dollars have been cut in grants to childrenÂ’s hospitals so far this year.
- Our leaders have no problem spending $80 billion for the war and NASA while at the same time cutting almost $27 million that would have gone to help fund some programs at children's hospitals. I hope you see some logic to this thinking, because I don't.
- US Oil Consumption - 201,971,682,648 gallons of oil used this year in America
- Drink From The Sink - 291,548,443,366 glasses of tap water have been consumed so far this year in the US.
- Bottled Water Trade Off - 7,765,437,188 plastic water bottles have ended up as either garbage or litter so far this year in the US.
- The average serving size I eat ranges between 50 - 60 grams.
- I eat kimchi 6 days a week but sometimes I have it 2x a day so this has to be considered.
- I've been here for 8 months.
- Therefore I estimate I've eaten about 32 pounds of kimchi!!!
- Therefore I've eaten 1/4th my weight in kimchi!!!
If you think this is bad, I should try to figure out how much rice I've consumed! It's in my kimbop, soup, bimbop, ice cream, and among the many other foods it's in it's also in my soap!
8. Went to sit down and plan my Monday lessons only to realize that I left all my stuff at school. So much for starting at it early. Had to call my director and so let's see what time he calls me back.
9. Waited and waited for Mr. Lee to return to the school so I could get my teaching books. Finally got to sit down and write my lessons. Now I'm ready.
10. Am convinced Daewoo is mentally unstable and lacking in some connections up top. Caught him eating used newspaper.... newspaper used by him. It was his toilett paper". He's got issues.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
Can one person really change the world?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Koreans eating a meal without kimchi is like a person trying to walk with no legs. --Anonymouss
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