been extremely busy here. Lots of long(and useless) meetings after classes. the logistics/planning of this camp have been really bad, but the students are so cool. We are having a fantastic time with them. As for the admin side, we are taking everything in stride.
I have been called Santa Clause(b/c of my stomach) by a student. This is b/c the shirts they have for us are Korean XXL, but they fit like an American XL. Nothing says fun like a tight t-shirt and heat & humidity.
It is required that students have an English name. Most are pretty generic like Peter or John or Sally(lots of Anna, Amy, Judy), but I also have a boy named Money, a girl named Ice Cream, and another boy named Hamburger. It makes for great entertainment.
Me and 2 of the other teacher went to a Korean rest. last night. We each had 2 beers and shared a bunch of chicken. Total was 18000 won, or less than $18 dollars. Very good beer called Hite, tastes like Molson Canadian. The other male american teachers have been calling me "the tryer" b/c I will try any food or drink. Beverages are not great, but the beef and chicken have been way above expectations. Had a shrimp flavored potato chip the other day(not on purpose) and some great onion ring chips. Did a shis-kabob in the market tonite. Very good, very spicy.
The Busitel(very nice high rise apts. on w/ a ground floor of businesses) we live in is in a very rich area. Very close to shopping and tons of rest. services.Overwhelming lights and signing. The lights here are like the carnival came to town, but never left. All the while maintaining cleanliness. Also, this apt. in nicer than any I have ever seen. Great use of space, very modern and stylish.
I have never been on a city bus in my life. Now it is everyday. Very inexpensive 1500won(about a $1.50 each way) and very clean. Our bus ride to work takes about 40 mins. but is an adventure in it self. It is like being in a race, except while on a bus. Traffic signals are not absolute here. More like a friendly suggestion. Red means keep speeding up and blow the horn. Don't even think about the term "yield" or using turn signals.
Always entertaining to look at crazy signs & pictures w/ westernized influence. We pass the Washington Hotel everyday. It has a picture of Ben Franklin. Too many like that to count.
I still having a great time. I am drinking the water, eating the local food, and actually using the chopsticks without poking my eye out. I actually was able to eat rice with them today.
I gotta run, laundry to do. Oh yeah......the washer and dryer in the apt. is the same machine. You put the clothes in, add soap on top, then it washes and swithches to dry mode. We had one of the Korean teachers come by and show us how to use it b/c all of the instructions are in Korean.
I have been called Santa Clause(b/c of my stomach) by a student. This is b/c the shirts they have for us are Korean XXL, but they fit like an American XL. Nothing says fun like a tight t-shirt and heat & humidity.
It is required that students have an English name. Most are pretty generic like Peter or John or Sally(lots of Anna, Amy, Judy), but I also have a boy named Money, a girl named Ice Cream, and another boy named Hamburger. It makes for great entertainment.
Me and 2 of the other teacher went to a Korean rest. last night. We each had 2 beers and shared a bunch of chicken. Total was 18000 won, or less than $18 dollars. Very good beer called Hite, tastes like Molson Canadian. The other male american teachers have been calling me "the tryer" b/c I will try any food or drink. Beverages are not great, but the beef and chicken have been way above expectations. Had a shrimp flavored potato chip the other day(not on purpose) and some great onion ring chips. Did a shis-kabob in the market tonite. Very good, very spicy.
The Busitel(very nice high rise apts. on w/ a ground floor of businesses) we live in is in a very rich area. Very close to shopping and tons of rest. services.Overwhelming lights and signing. The lights here are like the carnival came to town, but never left. All the while maintaining cleanliness. Also, this apt. in nicer than any I have ever seen. Great use of space, very modern and stylish.
I have never been on a city bus in my life. Now it is everyday. Very inexpensive 1500won(about a $1.50 each way) and very clean. Our bus ride to work takes about 40 mins. but is an adventure in it self. It is like being in a race, except while on a bus. Traffic signals are not absolute here. More like a friendly suggestion. Red means keep speeding up and blow the horn. Don't even think about the term "yield" or using turn signals.
Always entertaining to look at crazy signs & pictures w/ westernized influence. We pass the Washington Hotel everyday. It has a picture of Ben Franklin. Too many like that to count.
I still having a great time. I am drinking the water, eating the local food, and actually using the chopsticks without poking my eye out. I actually was able to eat rice with them today.
I gotta run, laundry to do. Oh yeah......the washer and dryer in the apt. is the same machine. You put the clothes in, add soap on top, then it washes and swithches to dry mode. We had one of the Korean teachers come by and show us how to use it b/c all of the instructions are in Korean.
posted by mark at 7:07 AM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home