Cherry Blossom Festival
It's been almost 2 weeks since the last time I posted. I'll blame it on the internet cause I haven't gotten it hooked up yet! In 2 weeks, I've started my new job (which I love!), visited the doctor and been scared of being put back in the hospital, finding out that i'm okay, and going to the cherry blossom festival. I went to the doctor the 17th and because of a wound on my foot from the accident, they thought I had a worse infection, so I was asked to return the following Tuesday to see my main doctor. After seeing him, he believes that it's healing much better and I should return again this next Saturday just to see if it's completely healed. I also went to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Yeouido with Kelsey and had so much fun! It was definitely really nice and warm out! We met up with our friend Rena in Yeouido and new Friend Hosu in Hyehwa afterward. The Cherry Blossoms were really nice and felt great to be outside! (especially being cooped up for the last month or so!)... I really have been enjoying the nice weather! I haven't had much opportunity to explore my area but I will SOON!! I'm going to post some pics up of the festival and hope to update again soon!!
Some Pics for now!
here are some pics that I could find for now! the internet is horrid and it took forever just to get these! lol! I'm in the Gwangnaru/ Gangbyeon area so it's pretty nice... at least to me it is! ^^ Enjoy!
Random Konglish... hehe
Random Konglish... hehe
My New Home!
So, although, I should be sleeping... I'm waiting for my laundry to finish...
I got moved in Sunday afternoon and spent most of the day unpacking. Everything is coming together pretty nicely... It's definitely smaller here, however... it's very cozy! ^^
The cold is not my friend because I'm getting sick... please make up your mind!!
Soon I'll try to get pictures up... right now I haven't really taken any but I want to put some up of my area and my apartment. Plus... my internet is horrid so I'm doing everything cautiously just in case I lose my work on blogger. I'll probably start using my desk at school to do more blogging.
As far as school goes... today was my 2nd day and so far so good! My class is small and very smart. All the students are learning to follow my rules and getting used to having me around. Actually, one of my co-teachers was really sweet and said that she could tell that the students listen to me and really like me. ^^ I look forward to actually being at work. It's definitely a blessing to work here, because so far, I enjoy working with my co-workers and the students. Of course, there are the frustrating students, however, I'm learning to take it in stride and just work with them to show I care and am not there to work against them. lol!
My elementary are also pretty good. They're super impressed with my korean skills and actually think I'm fluent... hehe I'll let them keep thinking that too.... I know enough to understand maybe half of what they say to me and enough to scold them and tell them to get out of my class... which I hope I don't have to do cause I think I'm pretty scary... hehehe! I even think sometimes I sound like a Korean teacher... ^^
Overall, it's been a great experience and I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings...
My foot is doing pretty good, too. The outside wounds have healed up pretty nicely and my foot only has 1 would to heal on the outside. It's becoming pretty again! woohoo! and then my ankle is the only thing swollen cause I think it's not used to me walking so darn much. I sorta walk with a limp too so I'm working on trying to walk normal without over doing it. This weekend, I go back to meet my doctor for hopefully a last check up... I can't really afford anything else at the moment!
well... i better go... sounds like my laundry may actually be done!
Nights!!
^^
P.S. bear with me... pics will come A.S.A.P!!
I got moved in Sunday afternoon and spent most of the day unpacking. Everything is coming together pretty nicely... It's definitely smaller here, however... it's very cozy! ^^
The cold is not my friend because I'm getting sick... please make up your mind!!
Soon I'll try to get pictures up... right now I haven't really taken any but I want to put some up of my area and my apartment. Plus... my internet is horrid so I'm doing everything cautiously just in case I lose my work on blogger. I'll probably start using my desk at school to do more blogging.
As far as school goes... today was my 2nd day and so far so good! My class is small and very smart. All the students are learning to follow my rules and getting used to having me around. Actually, one of my co-teachers was really sweet and said that she could tell that the students listen to me and really like me. ^^ I look forward to actually being at work. It's definitely a blessing to work here, because so far, I enjoy working with my co-workers and the students. Of course, there are the frustrating students, however, I'm learning to take it in stride and just work with them to show I care and am not there to work against them. lol!
My elementary are also pretty good. They're super impressed with my korean skills and actually think I'm fluent... hehe I'll let them keep thinking that too.... I know enough to understand maybe half of what they say to me and enough to scold them and tell them to get out of my class... which I hope I don't have to do cause I think I'm pretty scary... hehehe! I even think sometimes I sound like a Korean teacher... ^^
Overall, it's been a great experience and I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings...
My foot is doing pretty good, too. The outside wounds have healed up pretty nicely and my foot only has 1 would to heal on the outside. It's becoming pretty again! woohoo! and then my ankle is the only thing swollen cause I think it's not used to me walking so darn much. I sorta walk with a limp too so I'm working on trying to walk normal without over doing it. This weekend, I go back to meet my doctor for hopefully a last check up... I can't really afford anything else at the moment!
well... i better go... sounds like my laundry may actually be done!
Nights!!
^^
P.S. bear with me... pics will come A.S.A.P!!
^^
It's shaping up to be a good week! I, of course, haven't had much time or energy to pack up but I'll end up doing it tomorrow night sometime... hahaha!!
Today, I went to work in Gangbyeon... was a little late cause I didn't have cash and couldn't get my bank card to work with the ATM so I had to use my international card ㅠ.ㅠ! And then I had a ton of walking to do in the Nowon subway... my foot is not happy... I finally got on the subway and made the trek.
Once at work, I observed several Kindy classes and met some of the classes I'll be teaching. They're so cute! ^^. My class has 5 students and the others have up to 8 students. They're all on the same floor and in my home room class, I have my own desk where I can keep stuff and do work... however without a computer so I'll probably just use my private classroom with the computer. I had kindy from 9:30-3:20pm (no real break except lunch... but that's okay cause of what's next!). On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I teach 9:30 to 2:15ish... and then I start my Elementary classes at 3:20 and have 2 classes... 3:20 to 5:05... and then I'm done... allowed to prep for other classes and what-not! On Tuesday and Thursdays, I have kindergarten from 9:30-3:20ish and then I am done... I don't have ANY Elementary classes and am allowed to prep or maybe even go home... ^^. I, also, found out that I don't have really any korean co-teachers. Hahaha!
Forget the crappy apartment... I have an awesome schedule, pay, and area! WOOT!!
^^
Today, I went to work in Gangbyeon... was a little late cause I didn't have cash and couldn't get my bank card to work with the ATM so I had to use my international card ㅠ.ㅠ! And then I had a ton of walking to do in the Nowon subway... my foot is not happy... I finally got on the subway and made the trek.
Once at work, I observed several Kindy classes and met some of the classes I'll be teaching. They're so cute! ^^. My class has 5 students and the others have up to 8 students. They're all on the same floor and in my home room class, I have my own desk where I can keep stuff and do work... however without a computer so I'll probably just use my private classroom with the computer. I had kindy from 9:30-3:20pm (no real break except lunch... but that's okay cause of what's next!). On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I teach 9:30 to 2:15ish... and then I start my Elementary classes at 3:20 and have 2 classes... 3:20 to 5:05... and then I'm done... allowed to prep for other classes and what-not! On Tuesday and Thursdays, I have kindergarten from 9:30-3:20ish and then I am done... I don't have ANY Elementary classes and am allowed to prep or maybe even go home... ^^. I, also, found out that I don't have really any korean co-teachers. Hahaha!
Forget the crappy apartment... I have an awesome schedule, pay, and area! WOOT!!
^^
