Crossing New Zones

The start of the week is always slow but I am sticking to my values and trying to do something new each day that I am here, I know it will be hard at times but I am willing to give a good solid effort to see just how much I am capable of doing.

In the morning I went to Mcdonalds like I usually do. Its a bad habit that I am trying to break but I am not really sure how and when. I know when I go back home I will eat there only once and awhile. VERY RARELY. Especially if I have the FOOD FOR THOUGHT in my life again!

I talked to my friend Paul, and my dad a little bit on the phone. Doesnt seem like I am missing out on too much back home for the time being.

Later, I went to the Library where I spend 2.5 hours reading and writing some postcards! I am trying to write more and I am hoping to find some more postcards in Korea but unfortunately I am not sure where. I guess I can use a not so typical Postcard and just send a card somewhere.

Classes were ok today. I actually feel like I didnt prepare as well as I had hoped but when I am at work I am just hoping to keep the cracks from overflowing. There is a lot of problems that need to be addressed but who knows if they will ever be solved.


First the Class Report
MB3: Bruce is a really funny kid. I am punishing kids for talking too much but I really have no idea how effective it is. Time will tell. February is going to be over before you know it. Wow! March will bring on many changes.
MB1: Nothing too much new. Kids were talking as usual. Most of the kids in that class are ok but a few rotten apples are making it hard to effectively teach.
MC1: I felt lost in the class because LG5 is finished. Mr. Jeong's speed I can't keep up with. This friday I may have a new Textbook I will have to see. If that's the case I may have to make another textbook and try to add more to that.
MC2: No Angela. The class was boring.
MD2: 3 kids, I sat and just talked to them my boss analyzed my work even though he had a class to teach. It annoys me because I am trying to be a good teacher. I used to play games like if I knew he was teaching a class I was safe to goof off a little bit and be more relaxed but now I am trying to just do things by the book. I havent really changed my style in 8 months and I am surrpised its ok the way it is.
MD3: This class is really good just they lack interest in getting involved at times. They are quiet.

Today I learned that Carrie called one of the students "normal" with no potential. Sometimes the kids are really stupid. In my class they act like Cattle being sent to the butcher. They have no idea what is happening to them or why. When I get angry they have that look in their face like Something is happening. I dont know what he is saying but its funny sounding or oh he is mad at us. Who knows.

I have never told a kid to their face how stupid they are. Truthfully most of them have talent and most are trying. I see their potential in their manners and what they do other than speaking English. I am aware that this is a 2nd Language for them. I couldn't believe it when Christina told me how Carrie did that in what is truly a meaningless Report Card. I always say quick comments in my Report Card nothing negative. Carrie is a Bitch and I can't wait until she gets the hell out of here. She is a worthless teacher.
She complains about the same thing I do~ which is having Christina's Class and my class and her class waiting for us in our office. So there is usually at least 20 people in our office instead of waiting for classes to begin in the classroom. Its really frusterating because it makes passing along Teaching information impossible. However, Carrie is such a hypocrite. She is oblivious to people's work when we are doing something, especially to Christina. I watched her just complain about something. I dont need to understand Korean to know that she is complaining. I think Christina's friend Complaining girl is easy going compared to the rants Carrie does. I am ready to tell her to stop Shut your mouth woman before I find a way to Sew it shut. I dont appreciate when people complain all the time without understanding the facts. I know enough about Carrie to know that tomorrow will be the same thing. If she is pleasant its usually because something wrong is happening. I could ask her did something bad happen and she will probably be all smiles. She is weird. The people I work with are abnormal though. Miss Jeong doesnt communicate well... and she is the secretary. Mr. Jeong has some managing problems. Whatever its work.


At Lunch today~ I had some good Soup Pasta with Christina. I told her that at the end of the day the only thing that will make sense is you and me. MR. Jeong will be in a weird mood, our secretary will be weird as usual. (I still like Ms. Dracula) and Carrie will be the Usual I dont have a Clue Carrie what can I complain about self.

After work, I ate at an Orange Tent. The food is actually quite delicious and cheap. I should eat there more often and think I will make a regular habit of this.


Korean Exploration time!

Still keeping busy. This week is going by fast.
More later.