2. On Fridays I have a huge chunk in the afternoon at work where I no classes and so today I had already planned the day’s lesson on Friday. So, out of boredom, I preoccupied my time with figuring out just how much extra prep time I have at work. It’s pretty shocking too! Last year I worked as a slave, I mean teacher, at a hagwan.... wow!
3. IN CONCLUSION… Freedom baby!!! My government teaching position at Eumbong kicks SLP’s sorry poor butt! Not only do I now teach half the classes and work less hours, I also get paid more, have less stress and have no one getting on my back to fill up the class seats!!! Slavery is over for me my friend!!!4. Apparently Troy from one of my level 1 classes is my shadow, or so is the joke in the teacher’s room. Ever since I gave him a huge bonus with letting him redo his speaking test, it seems like he’s everywhere I turn! He has officially joined up with the group of kids who always visit me inbetween their classes. It’s quite cute too cause it’s gone from 1 or 2 students to now over 10 who flood into my classroom for breaktime. And now, Troy’s one of them.
5. Turns out my new student Conner doesn’t really speak a word of English, only responds to me when I speak Korean, and has somehow only retained the nasty English swear words he’s heard in American movies. I tried not to react when he yelled out “Oh shxx” cause I knew it’d only cause other students to want to learn that word. Instead, I told him that it was Konglish...ha, ha, ha... let's see how long I can use that excuse.
6. While the students had their cleaning time, a loud smash was heard in the hallway. Shortly there after, Isabelle returned to the teachers room with all the freshly cleaned teachers’ cups, minus one that is. She looked at me with horror on her face. I instantly knew it was my cup. I looked at her, giggled and then told her I thought it was ugly anyways. She bought was relieved. It was my favorite cup.
7. Turns out Isabelle rushed to my co-teacher for a quick prep talk. Isabelle and I have kind of just recently bonded (she’s the class outcast) and so she was worried I’d be upset with her.
8. Word got out that I gave Ryan a soccer ball for his birthday. I knew this would possibly cause complications. By then end of the day I had been bombarded with numerous students who insisted on telling me when their birthday is.
9. A simple trip to LotteMart never ends up simple. I went there in search of an exercise DVD for Ryan and us to do together and ended up leaving with about $40 worth of juice and milk, and a hair straightener… as if my hair isn’t straight enough either eh?!
10. Too many pee breaks tonight. Too much information?… oh if you only knew! Ha, ha, ha.
QUESTION OF THE DAY...
What was I thinking?
QUOTE OF THE DAY...
Once you choose hope, anything's possible.
-- Christopher Reeve
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