Meatball Teaching

Its Tuesday! It was a great day at the Academy~ Mr. Jeong was absent so therefore I have at least one more day where I can wait and work with no pressure. Its always more intense with him. It doesnt have to be but unfortunately it is. I honestly just take it one day at a time and try to get through it.

Today Ma2: telling the kids to simply "Be Quiet" is so difficult. I really want to say the words that are so bad in Asia S*** up but even though its just a common expression in America it really is offensive here. One of them made a gesure similar to the middle finger to me today and it was all I could do not to yell at him.
MB2: I survived how I will on Thursday who knows maybe more review.
**I am getting used to saying no homework somedays. I have given no homework to a few classes because I am tired of hearing about the complaints of homework. I am also going to fast I guess because its hard to stay on a constant pace with my teacher I am following.
Tc2: I game to the conclusion that the girls hate me in that class. Truthfully they dont try. I have found out the hard way that it doesnt matter what I do to them it will not change the situation. 1. No homework. 2. a lot of homework. 3. Slow 4. fast etc. i dont know what to do with them. The boy in the class makes the class worthwhile for me.

Td2: Its kind of OTL for me to teach one student an entire lecture from a Toefl book. These are summary's that bored me to death and actually may require a lot of explanation. I dont enjoy because I do the same thing again on Saturday verbatum.

TD1: I used to enjoy the class immensely because Rose and Jully. Unfortunately those days are long over. I am now doing Toefl reading to 3 students. Rose, catherine, and Nic. Its ok but the class is too quiet.


I have 30 classes a week. Classes are either too quiet or too loud. I waste my energy trying to simmer them down or trying to motivate them. Its amazing how much energy they zap out of me. I am picking up tricks just to survive but its easier said than done.

I went to work at 12 today~ I dont have to be there until 1 but I wanted to get a jumpstart on today. I usually dont feel that way but I think it is important to do once and awhile. Before work time I did get a lot of work done but I dont think I will do that again.


I went to the Post Office today in the morning~ I think I will write more letters. I am trying to widen my correspondence but its not going so well.

I went to Korea and learned to write. I can do my ABCs, I just wish someone would play with me in the classroom... sometimes

I have some ideas about teaching but unfortunately teaching is kind of the same each day. I dont think I can do my ideas.

I am keeping busy though tomorrow~ I am going to DD (Dunkin Donuts) for breakfast I hope and to study Korean? I want to try to learn more. I sometimes speak Korean to myself. oh moeji....ego mo e ah?


I think its important to learn more Korean for my future^^


I am currently looking for a new job that I will do after my contract expires.


Its almost February and my Baby's test is around the corner. For now all I care about is making sure she can adequately prepare. I dont know how I can other than working hard and helping her with anything I can put my hands to. Maybe if I write a lot too!!


I can't wait until February actually. I am going to do some travels i am thinking!

They say its the Land of the Morning Calm and I am happy for that!!!! see you tomorrow same time same place ...if anyone cares to give me a shout.

I will be here ~