Sunny Side up please!

Looking on the bright side helps out so much. ...

Today I went to Mcdonalds. I talked to an old friend for 5 minutes, talked to my brother and talked to a couple Canadians, which was actually really nice. I am enjoying getting to know and hearing about other peoples experiences and thoughts. We actually had a lot in common.

I went to Work early today... I wanted to finish some grading and get a little ahead in the week. I have chosen to become a little bit more serious about work. I truly do care about being a good teacher but I do know my limits. I unfortunately am still falling victim to Cultural Shock. I now know what is shocking about Korea to me. The work isn't that difficult but its just finding a way to connect with the kids especially. I am still learning and just hope it can get better.


Work is Work and it went by really fast.
MA1~ is slightly improving. I didnt have any problems with them today
MB1~ is either too excited or bored. I dont understand why I punish kids because it doesnt prevent them from doing the same thing again.
MC2~ is slowly becoming my favorite class. There is a new girl who is so friendly she makes my day everytime I go to her class.
MC3~I am completely lost in that class. I am many pages behind.

I need to spend a week just to review my Structure I think. I may put in more hours I am not sure yet.
MD3~ Very Quiet. I spend a lot of time talking to myself even though they are very smart.
MD1~ I unfortunately am dreading March since I will have them as my class. Today one of them gave me homework with just the Questions not the answers. I think she should be in a lower level.

That's the work report.


Room for improvement and change whatever it is.

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I have many feelings about Korea and Gumi in particular. I have often joked about how this place is actually Gloomy. I have felt bad because of my boss, kids, and just not knowing what I should do.
I have had numerous encounters with my boss. I have had problem kids that have come to pass. I have seen my classes change a handful of different times. I have seen a new teacher come and probably go soon in a month.
I have had days where I want to go home and quit right now but I need to try to look at the Sunny Side of things.

My maturity and my ambitions have changed dramatically since arriving 8 months ago (February 16) --- 8months.


Through thick and thin my baby has stood by me. Sometimes I unfortunately can be a thorn in her side ---I wish I wasn't so much. The truth of the matter is, is that because of her I have enjoyed Korea so far.

When I am sad I try to just focus more on finding an improvement.
Christina and I went and had Cocoa together after work..its getting cold out and I am worried about her health. I am looking on improving everything I can and above all I want to make sure she is ok. I dont want to see her get cold this winter.


It is now 23 days of passing of this New Year and I still have many goals to attain before leaving Korea.

I am following my heart on this and want to make the rest of my time better than before

1). I want to share the endless possibilities of Korea with my Darling.
2). I want to Open up for anything and any change.
3). I realize that pressure and stress are unavoidable and unfortunately a daily occurrence here in Gumi at the School especially. But I want to make everyday wonderful for our health.



There is nothing that should stand in front of happiness. happiness has to come from within but all of my happiness is shared from my honey. She has made me a better person.

more on happiness to come shortly...