Well its Saturday another day passing in Gloomy oh oops I mean Gumi. Oh could I say...
Same time as always here I am giving the world a jingle from my corner of the world. As I said I wish to put together more details of my Adventure and forlorn experiences. Dont get me wrong its not all forlorn.
Let me explain....
I technically am working by myself. I teach 4 classes, my boss teaches 2 and Carrie taught 2 as well. My boss doesnt really ever say a word to me unless its negative. I understand its Korean way, and I also understand its his way~ especially since he is so busy. Maybe I am just grouchy with the work situation and should stop talking about it.
Today~ I realized how much Japan is no longer impossible so now i lied to my friends about going. I am stuck in Gumi and may not be able to do anything for 3 days.
who is to know what will happen
Classes:
1. Tc2: I gave 3 tests. Jenny was absent
2. Julia and Julie were absent. I gave tests. I think I got through to Chrono as well. I am tired of the fiasco that is happening lately in class.
3. Td2 I gave one of my best lectures but unfortunately it was for just 2 students. Its because of this that I can't wait until March~ if I last that long. Its so hard to teach 5 or 6 classes back to back pretty much and it seems a waste if its for only 1 or 2.
4). Td1: I gave a good lecture opening chapter: I will give test next week.
I have come to the conclusion that I change my syllabus plan almost every month. I tell the class what to expect almost everytime I teach them. I think I need to put some more ideas into my classes simply out of my boredom but who knows.
End all be all~ classes went great today. Its Saturday and I dont understand the premesis for teaching everyday. I think if he put more into the classes during the week we wouldnt have to teach Saturday. Its just too much. I am slowly burning out and no one seems to care.
I decided not to ask Mr. Jeong today for a day off instead I will either just accept the fact that I am not going or try on Monday. Its aggravating when even Carrie is right and says: 1. think about it, he will probably be just mad. Which is true. Workaholic is what he is. I can't believe.
I will be flat out honest my situation is starting to get to me. I shouldnt write this in the story since its just sad but truthfully I am feeling more and more morose as each day goes by. I am a little scared and a little unsure as to what I should do.
Anyways back to something more important:
I went to Pizza Hut for dinner. I ate so much I had a platter of meat and salad bar. I almost ate everything but had to leave because I was so full. This was the only fun thing that I did today and it was by myself. I am fine being alone but I am alone way to much of the time. I guess I have no one to blame except me since I decided everything.
I sent my Baby some pictures of my feast and the work that I put away. I am hoping that it will be enough to gain a little weight but knowing me I doubt it.
I should say that I went to bed last night feeling excited because Christina will take the exam in February and I will hope that I can be there to help her along the way.
It felt nice to be under the blankets after my accidental shower too. The D**n water pipe broke and so I happened to look at it and it made me soaking wet. I took off all of my clothes to fix it too. I bet my baby would have loved to see that hehe.
After walking home from Pizza hut i now feel like having some more food :( unfortunately I dont know what to have and dont think I will go anywhere the rest of the night.
So now I am just waiting for my house to warm up or actually my bed first. I shouldn't say this but I am hoping to see my Beauty tomorrow. I missed her so much today and I want to do anything in my power to give her the best weekend possible.
If you are seeing stars in your eyes and your eyes are a little wet I did my job. I am madly in love and think I have to begin a new story or write more later which ever comes first.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
Meat Delite!
Well its friday and that should mean the end of the work week but alas I have Saturday. Its so ridiculous. Teaching not for the simple need to teach/educate but simply to get as much money as possible. Tomorrow I have 2 tests, and will be reviewing for the test coming the next week. I may just not give any homework who knows.
Work Today~ Well Mr. Jeong was busy teaching class his Ma2 class, while I had my Ma1 class to teach. This job is starting to give me a major headache since I can't get through to the kids, or my boss. Even though he was teaching he still managed to come check on my class and complain to me: 1). Handwriting 2). Time: Finishing Early. The Irony is that he comes late and he also finished way too early. Early enough to come over to my class and complain. I dont get him. I help him out and at the same time he is recovering from a surgery today of some sort. I would think he would want to relax. Next weekend he is gone! I could use a small break from him again.
Unfortunately it looks like I am not going to be going to Japan. I can't get a ticket and I think I can't get a day off. I will ask him tomorrow but I would be really surprised.
My classes were so so. I had a very quiet Mc3 since the last time I made one of the girls cry. That class is losing numbers like there is no tomorrow. Christina's MB1 class is passing Carries MC3 class.
I am envious that I can't really control any way the kids learn. I go at their speed sometimes in the workbook but they always look so bored.
Kids are ignorant of the fact that I am a teacher....right?
Its a job for now and something to just continue to get through.
Today Christina and I went to Mcdonalds for lunch. What a classy date. I feel so embarassed. Later I was planning on taking her out to eat meat when to my chagrin I didnt have enough yet again how embarassing.
I owe her a few good dates. Infinite?
Mcdonalds cup holds on the truth. Next week will be each 90 dollars in the cup...how nice. I could go buy some nice clothes with my 90. Or maybe take my baby to another hotel in the future, or a nice dinner or all of the above. I am head over heels though for her so its no problem.
Tonight I got a Rain Gutter Shower. The water broke and its gushing out all over the place. I moved the pipe and the pipe broke spraying me so now I am wet and chilled.
I am wating for my baby to get home and come online I am worried about her health since she ate too much. Dinner was so good and I love sitting with my girl and just shooting the breeze.
I am going to rest a lot tonight since I dont have to work until 1. Tomorrow is going to be long day because I am working alone. ....
Well its after 11 and I am actually going to bed soon and look for tomorrow for fun! or more so Sunday ..
Work Today~ Well Mr. Jeong was busy teaching class his Ma2 class, while I had my Ma1 class to teach. This job is starting to give me a major headache since I can't get through to the kids, or my boss. Even though he was teaching he still managed to come check on my class and complain to me: 1). Handwriting 2). Time: Finishing Early. The Irony is that he comes late and he also finished way too early. Early enough to come over to my class and complain. I dont get him. I help him out and at the same time he is recovering from a surgery today of some sort. I would think he would want to relax. Next weekend he is gone! I could use a small break from him again.
Unfortunately it looks like I am not going to be going to Japan. I can't get a ticket and I think I can't get a day off. I will ask him tomorrow but I would be really surprised.
My classes were so so. I had a very quiet Mc3 since the last time I made one of the girls cry. That class is losing numbers like there is no tomorrow. Christina's MB1 class is passing Carries MC3 class.
I am envious that I can't really control any way the kids learn. I go at their speed sometimes in the workbook but they always look so bored.
Kids are ignorant of the fact that I am a teacher....right?
Its a job for now and something to just continue to get through.
Today Christina and I went to Mcdonalds for lunch. What a classy date. I feel so embarassed. Later I was planning on taking her out to eat meat when to my chagrin I didnt have enough yet again how embarassing.
I owe her a few good dates. Infinite?
Mcdonalds cup holds on the truth. Next week will be each 90 dollars in the cup...how nice. I could go buy some nice clothes with my 90. Or maybe take my baby to another hotel in the future, or a nice dinner or all of the above. I am head over heels though for her so its no problem.
Tonight I got a Rain Gutter Shower. The water broke and its gushing out all over the place. I moved the pipe and the pipe broke spraying me so now I am wet and chilled.
I am wating for my baby to get home and come online I am worried about her health since she ate too much. Dinner was so good and I love sitting with my girl and just shooting the breeze.
I am going to rest a lot tonight since I dont have to work until 1. Tomorrow is going to be long day because I am working alone. ....
Well its after 11 and I am actually going to bed soon and look for tomorrow for fun! or more so Sunday ..
Thursday, January 17, 2008
In Need of an Enrichment
Well I have decided to become a free lance writer pretty soon I will try to write more than once a day. I am wanting to improve on everything I do in my life and maybe on my writing as this is one of my only hobbies sadly.
Today~ I spent a lot of time on the phone. I called my brother. We talked about trivial Men things. *Carrie always tells me at work that Christina and her are busy talking women things. I can only guess since most of it is too fast. Trivial things are happening around Montana though. So it would appear that I am not missing too much. I also called my dad and got some information that will help me out later... Needless to say it was good to talk to them and I am always shocked at their voice: Wow Hi Nick...maybe I should call more often.
Mcdonalds is still Mcdonalds. I think I figured out why I truly go there. I like listening to music and feeling at peace and Quiet before the Bum's Rush during the day. Land of the Morning Calm I always know this. Unfortunately, its not calm once the lunch hour hits.
I had some nice soup with Christina before work. There is a little establishment outside my house not 1 minute away. I should go there more often but its kind of expensive. $6.
Work~ well today is my easy day and kind of a joke too. I have 4 classes and they go so fast. When I close my eyes and just want 45 minutes to fly it seems to happen. MA2 was talkative and they dont understand anything I tell them. Mb3 and Mb2 were so so... and my Tc1 class i am slowly losing respect for because they just want to play and there's nothing I can do about it. I dont know why no one believes me when I say that.
After my 4 classes I prepared 2 tests for this weekend. Finished all of my emails for the week. Wrote most of my lesson plans for this week and next week and tried to get ahead in some other work.
I can't wait until February~ I will go to Japan and enjoy some R/R which literally may translate into No Sleep. I feel old sometimes because when I was in college I was wild and crazy but I never pulled an all nighter and I never imagined just being wild like I was in Seoul and invariably will be in Japan.
American Friends I dont know what happened to my friend Aaron maybe he didnt enjoy his Waegook time with me but he hasn't called me since then. Its been what 2 weeks. I may get together with this other friend later this month if I make an appointment~ we have different schedules. who knows Croo SAy yo.
After work I went to Mcdonalds again with my Co-worker Christina Me Long!
My baby bought me some gloves they are so warm. They cost a 1000 I was so surprised.
In case anyones I eyes are bulging out of their sockets 1000 is $1. Everything in Korea is cheap and nice~ In America you get the same thing but much more why? Because America is a Globalization King and America's eyes are : $ $ MAybe not funny I dont know.
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My Girlfriend says I am becoming more of a comedian^^ I am trying not to take Life So seriously. Unfortunately that's what happens at Yale Hawgwan.
Mr. Jeong smiled at me today. Let me say that through all of our problems I still believe he is a decent person and has the potential of being good both as a friend and as a boss. Maybe I was reading into his smile too much but I think he was smiling at me because of how Close Christina and I are. Christina came up to me after class and as always we just start to talk about whatever: class etc. Mr. Jeong happened to be in the room and I think he was experiencing a happy moment. I remember because he doesnt show it often.
I talked to him briefly today and I learned he has to get some sort of surgery tomorrow. Its going to be an interesting couple of weeks He confided in me about some health issue and the only person I will confide in his my significant other. Maybe he was happy because I opened up to him and said If you need anything just tell me. I sincerely meant it. I dont like his policies and his mannerisms all the time but I do feel sorry for him.
Well as the title suggests I am seeking ways to improve my self. MY situation, my relationship, my work, and my life ultimately. I am determined to finding an answer in this place in the next 5 months. The next 5 months gotta be the best time for me in Korea. I have no idea what to think....
There is a lot of TID-Bits to be solved and figured out. I have many dreams to unravel before I sleep and I have many plans to unfurrow before the night is over.
More later
Today~ I spent a lot of time on the phone. I called my brother. We talked about trivial Men things. *Carrie always tells me at work that Christina and her are busy talking women things. I can only guess since most of it is too fast. Trivial things are happening around Montana though. So it would appear that I am not missing too much. I also called my dad and got some information that will help me out later... Needless to say it was good to talk to them and I am always shocked at their voice: Wow Hi Nick...maybe I should call more often.
Mcdonalds is still Mcdonalds. I think I figured out why I truly go there. I like listening to music and feeling at peace and Quiet before the Bum's Rush during the day. Land of the Morning Calm I always know this. Unfortunately, its not calm once the lunch hour hits.
I had some nice soup with Christina before work. There is a little establishment outside my house not 1 minute away. I should go there more often but its kind of expensive. $6.
Work~ well today is my easy day and kind of a joke too. I have 4 classes and they go so fast. When I close my eyes and just want 45 minutes to fly it seems to happen. MA2 was talkative and they dont understand anything I tell them. Mb3 and Mb2 were so so... and my Tc1 class i am slowly losing respect for because they just want to play and there's nothing I can do about it. I dont know why no one believes me when I say that.
After my 4 classes I prepared 2 tests for this weekend. Finished all of my emails for the week. Wrote most of my lesson plans for this week and next week and tried to get ahead in some other work.
I can't wait until February~ I will go to Japan and enjoy some R/R which literally may translate into No Sleep. I feel old sometimes because when I was in college I was wild and crazy but I never pulled an all nighter and I never imagined just being wild like I was in Seoul and invariably will be in Japan.
American Friends I dont know what happened to my friend Aaron maybe he didnt enjoy his Waegook time with me but he hasn't called me since then. Its been what 2 weeks. I may get together with this other friend later this month if I make an appointment~ we have different schedules. who knows Croo SAy yo.
After work I went to Mcdonalds again with my Co-worker Christina Me Long!
My baby bought me some gloves they are so warm. They cost a 1000 I was so surprised.
In case anyones I eyes are bulging out of their sockets 1000 is $1. Everything in Korea is cheap and nice~ In America you get the same thing but much more why? Because America is a Globalization King and America's eyes are : $ $ MAybe not funny I dont know.
$-$
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My Girlfriend says I am becoming more of a comedian^^ I am trying not to take Life So seriously. Unfortunately that's what happens at Yale Hawgwan.
Mr. Jeong smiled at me today. Let me say that through all of our problems I still believe he is a decent person and has the potential of being good both as a friend and as a boss. Maybe I was reading into his smile too much but I think he was smiling at me because of how Close Christina and I are. Christina came up to me after class and as always we just start to talk about whatever: class etc. Mr. Jeong happened to be in the room and I think he was experiencing a happy moment. I remember because he doesnt show it often.
I talked to him briefly today and I learned he has to get some sort of surgery tomorrow. Its going to be an interesting couple of weeks He confided in me about some health issue and the only person I will confide in his my significant other. Maybe he was happy because I opened up to him and said If you need anything just tell me. I sincerely meant it. I dont like his policies and his mannerisms all the time but I do feel sorry for him.
Well as the title suggests I am seeking ways to improve my self. MY situation, my relationship, my work, and my life ultimately. I am determined to finding an answer in this place in the next 5 months. The next 5 months gotta be the best time for me in Korea. I have no idea what to think....
There is a lot of TID-Bits to be solved and figured out. I have many dreams to unravel before I sleep and I have many plans to unfurrow before the night is over.
More later
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
I think I got my Paw stuck in some Poo
Thank you E-Tae for the Story Idea well where to begin?
I regret saying to my Love that I want to go back to America today. Its the first time I have said this to anyone since getting here. I like everything in Korea except my job which is unfortunately most of my life. I thought it would be enriching and a chance to learn but I am sadly mistaken.
When I teach sometimes I hint about my situation and today in Md3 I said Do you think my Dreams can come true? Dreams, and come true are vocab words. Im not really sure, actually.
MC3 there was a problem. I have made 3 kids cry in that class 2 of them were misunderstandings, and one was an accident. Today, I took a pencil case away from this girl because she was talking and the class just talks like I am not even there. I have tried almost everything I could think of. Preparing to much, too little, being angry, sad, and happy. Nothing works yet. She started crying and so the class left without even saying a word. I told them I dont want this to happen again I am not here to make you feel bad but I think it will. Kids dont remember easy things like: NO BOOK in BAG until MUSIC.
I am supposed to follow Korean teacher and I am supposed to use Workbook and/or supplimentary material. Once again these were the directions I was told by my boss when I got here. I use both in class in order to compliment each other.
Today, my boss yelled at me in front of the kids. He came in and asked the kids what was homework and what had I given for homework. I dont have time to grade or check homework as closely as I would like. I felt angry because my boss humiliated me and I have been here for 7 months. Kids are nothing but business for an Academy I feel. I hate that philosphy but I think Mr. Jeongs way of insuring kids to stay in Academy is to chastice as much as possible. He doesnt always tell me directly he just broods about things and it makes working for him a pain in the ASS.
He doesnt realize that I do the best I can and that I actually stick up for him and he doesnt seem to respect my Sincerity. Meanwhile Carrie teaches 4 classes at the most a day goes to fast, complains adnosium and doesnt fill the progress reports out well at all. She hates mr. jeong but Mr. Jeong doesnt do anything about it. He doesnt have his priorities straight. AND he still owes me for MA1 class not that I will ever see that.
I am teaching Phonics I hate that because phonics are hard to teach. Everything is really too easy. Sometimes I feel like my lectures could be better suited for Adults. Anyways Today I was teaching ~aw: As in PAW, CLAW, SAW,
oo food, soup, ...pool
oo cook, book, look
au paul, etc.
One of my kids wrote the Title of this post. I think I have my hands dirty here at Yale. "The SH*T @Yale.
I asked a girl today Do you like me as Teacher and she said So so. She sat there and drew pictures. I yelled at her 3 times to write she didnt. In a place where punishment doesnt work and no kids will drop by choice of our boss there is no point in wasting energy.
I am known by many as Waegookin Sungzanim. It makes me sad and angry that no one can change how they react to me after 7 months. I am a ghost in the classroom simply to serve. The kids take it to their advantage...
Christina is home she has stomache pains. (Everyday almost it seems)She has health problems a lot. I worry constantly about her. I use that energy to get me through the day but I really dont know what I can do about it. When she hurts I am hurting because I dont know what is wrong. I want to do more for her but its impossible to know.
I cooked Spaghetti again and it was delicious and wonderful to share with my baby girl. I am hoping its really healthy for her because sometimes I am not sure. My Dream of Korea is to give her the best time possible everywhere (my home, Gumi, Busan, Seoul etc.)She is my heart and soul of this place.
Why~She stands by me through thick and thin. Through everything. She thinks I am funny even though she would never say that. I was played a fool by most if not all of my Korean friends. How: Come to Korea we will have good time I will show you around. I have hardly heard from them let alone see them. I was wanting to go home today not because of being the only foreigner, and not because of all the bullshit that has happened with work, but because I have been taken as a fool
Now here is the sad part.
When I leave in June I am not sure what will happen and all I know is that I dont want to leave my babygirl behind. Today she made me so happy in uncountable ways, but she also figured out the Toefl Test Schedule and payment.
I am hoping tomorrow is a better day we shall see. My baby is my sunshine! I will continue this post later.
I regret saying to my Love that I want to go back to America today. Its the first time I have said this to anyone since getting here. I like everything in Korea except my job which is unfortunately most of my life. I thought it would be enriching and a chance to learn but I am sadly mistaken.
When I teach sometimes I hint about my situation and today in Md3 I said Do you think my Dreams can come true? Dreams, and come true are vocab words. Im not really sure, actually.
MC3 there was a problem. I have made 3 kids cry in that class 2 of them were misunderstandings, and one was an accident. Today, I took a pencil case away from this girl because she was talking and the class just talks like I am not even there. I have tried almost everything I could think of. Preparing to much, too little, being angry, sad, and happy. Nothing works yet. She started crying and so the class left without even saying a word. I told them I dont want this to happen again I am not here to make you feel bad but I think it will. Kids dont remember easy things like: NO BOOK in BAG until MUSIC.
I am supposed to follow Korean teacher and I am supposed to use Workbook and/or supplimentary material. Once again these were the directions I was told by my boss when I got here. I use both in class in order to compliment each other.
Today, my boss yelled at me in front of the kids. He came in and asked the kids what was homework and what had I given for homework. I dont have time to grade or check homework as closely as I would like. I felt angry because my boss humiliated me and I have been here for 7 months. Kids are nothing but business for an Academy I feel. I hate that philosphy but I think Mr. Jeongs way of insuring kids to stay in Academy is to chastice as much as possible. He doesnt always tell me directly he just broods about things and it makes working for him a pain in the ASS.
He doesnt realize that I do the best I can and that I actually stick up for him and he doesnt seem to respect my Sincerity. Meanwhile Carrie teaches 4 classes at the most a day goes to fast, complains adnosium and doesnt fill the progress reports out well at all. She hates mr. jeong but Mr. Jeong doesnt do anything about it. He doesnt have his priorities straight. AND he still owes me for MA1 class not that I will ever see that.
I am teaching Phonics I hate that because phonics are hard to teach. Everything is really too easy. Sometimes I feel like my lectures could be better suited for Adults. Anyways Today I was teaching ~aw: As in PAW, CLAW, SAW,
oo food, soup, ...pool
oo cook, book, look
au paul, etc.
One of my kids wrote the Title of this post. I think I have my hands dirty here at Yale. "The SH*T @Yale.
I asked a girl today Do you like me as Teacher and she said So so. She sat there and drew pictures. I yelled at her 3 times to write she didnt. In a place where punishment doesnt work and no kids will drop by choice of our boss there is no point in wasting energy.
I am known by many as Waegookin Sungzanim. It makes me sad and angry that no one can change how they react to me after 7 months. I am a ghost in the classroom simply to serve. The kids take it to their advantage...
Christina is home she has stomache pains. (Everyday almost it seems)She has health problems a lot. I worry constantly about her. I use that energy to get me through the day but I really dont know what I can do about it. When she hurts I am hurting because I dont know what is wrong. I want to do more for her but its impossible to know.
I cooked Spaghetti again and it was delicious and wonderful to share with my baby girl. I am hoping its really healthy for her because sometimes I am not sure. My Dream of Korea is to give her the best time possible everywhere (my home, Gumi, Busan, Seoul etc.)She is my heart and soul of this place.
Why~She stands by me through thick and thin. Through everything. She thinks I am funny even though she would never say that. I was played a fool by most if not all of my Korean friends. How: Come to Korea we will have good time I will show you around. I have hardly heard from them let alone see them. I was wanting to go home today not because of being the only foreigner, and not because of all the bullshit that has happened with work, but because I have been taken as a fool
Now here is the sad part.
When I leave in June I am not sure what will happen and all I know is that I dont want to leave my babygirl behind. Today she made me so happy in uncountable ways, but she also figured out the Toefl Test Schedule and payment.
I am hoping tomorrow is a better day we shall see. My baby is my sunshine! I will continue this post later.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Guarding the Jailhouse
Well its Tuesday....
Work is always interesting... I still have no idea what to think of it and its been 7 months. I wish I was here studying like my friends did back home. Why~ because there wouldn't be so much pressure to work hard.
I usually teach 5 or 6 classes a day and obviously I teach 6 days a week. My teaching isnt very good especially for young kids. I dont think someone who doesnt speak the native mother tongue can handle young kids very well in any culture. I am still trying to rebound from the back to back effect. Going to class to simply watch kids and say next is a tough process.
Mr. Jeong commented about my teaching today. He said I need to improve my teaching skill and add more especially with phonics. I think Phonics are truly hard to teach. I am starting to say the words more than I used to because there simply isnt much more that I can do. If I had more time I could prepare more. I am kind of angry though when my boss comments about my teaching. At first he doesnt even tell me, I hear it through the grapevine and Christina will tell me. I dont think there is anyway to make him happy. I feel bad for him because me and Christina are the only ones who really want to make his academy work.
Today~ Christina (C teacher) and I went get some lunch. He runs such a tight ship that taking a half hour lunch break makes us feel guilty or uncomfortable. I think he needs to give us some concessions in order to make work more fun. When I am a co-director of C and I's Academy I will give a lot of freetime. I think its important to have some bonus rewards since we are just workers and are truly replaceable.
If I had some extra incentives it could make going to the workplace feel wonderful.
Classes were so so.
I yelled only a little bit. I think I am becoming cruel teacher. Everyone should understand Be quiet when I say in English, Korean and Sign language but the kids dont get it. They stare at me like I am an alien so still after 7 months its strange for me in the youngest classes.
Some classes are getting better though. I am finding my own personal tricks and methods to make 45 minutes go by quicker. I finish early because I think I am tired of talking to myself... bad excuse and i know I need to work on that. Time Management.
Chaulk this one up for learning.
NExt subject....
I honestly wonder how many readers I have. I would like to create an Ann Landers like Blog. Ann Landers is one of my personal favorites. She wrote Advice Columns and I think that they were outrageously hilarious at times. People are really stupid sometimes. Anyways, I think I could give some advice. If not advice I would like to just share my experiences with a wider audience.
I am looking forward to March when all the level ups happen.
Speaking of level ups... I am happy that the girl in MB3 levelled up to Mb2 I can't remember her name :Jennifer? anyways she is really dok dok gai smart and belongs in Mb2 Mb3 is so so class right now.
Other tidbits...
I have long hair still. I think I should get a haircut soon~ that would mean only my second one in Korea can you believe? I dont think My girlfriend like that but I will see. I promised her I would cut it after her birthday~ her birthday was January 11 but her other birthday is February 17th (strange lunar calendar) haha
C teacher~ all of the kids refer to Christina as C teacher or Sung za nim or Sam. I think its weird. I am Nick Sungzanim. I am happy that no one says N teacher to me. I think its funny actually.
My girlfriend, honey, C teacher, Chagi, Christina Eun Ju, Sweetheart Sa Rang hae, My love same same. ^^
I have a goatee and almost a full beard again too. Since I had a wonderful Shaving I have become lazy and not wanted to do it myself. Maybe I am also too busy as of lately.
I think I am about to get a lot busier though.
I am reading a book about teaching, compliments to my mom for sending me it. Its an interesting exerpt I should read it faster. I dont need sleep right? I slept to much last few weeks.
MY boss just called me unfortunately he is too busy or was too busy to have dinner with me. I wanted to talk to him about how things are going. I am his friend to an extent. I have just learned to be careful with him. Maybe I am as much to blame as him since it is Korea and not America but my cultural problems stem a lot from him. Its indirectly too because I know that if he knew what he was doing he wouldnt do it.
Ma1 class~ E Tae's are giving me a little concern. One of them seems depressed all the time and I can't understand a word he says. He doesnt know English very well and he struggles in the class too.
MA2 seems to be growing in size we had 4 students now I think there is now 8
My classes are Tc1, Tc2, Td1, and Td2 they are kind of shrinking I think
So life goes on , tomorrow its back to the Jailhouse oh wait I mean Yale whatever.
More drama to unfold later and thats how the 15th day unravelled.
A Quick Ditty...
Where is my Sa Rang hae^^
I need her
oh how I need her
She means so much to me
Without her I just couldn't work here
It is with my pleasure
that I give to her my love
All the Riches in the world for they are vested in my heart
For if it were possible to weigh the sun, the moon and all of the stars
thy wont even compare to the heaviness of my heart.
Work is always interesting... I still have no idea what to think of it and its been 7 months. I wish I was here studying like my friends did back home. Why~ because there wouldn't be so much pressure to work hard.
I usually teach 5 or 6 classes a day and obviously I teach 6 days a week. My teaching isnt very good especially for young kids. I dont think someone who doesnt speak the native mother tongue can handle young kids very well in any culture. I am still trying to rebound from the back to back effect. Going to class to simply watch kids and say next is a tough process.
Mr. Jeong commented about my teaching today. He said I need to improve my teaching skill and add more especially with phonics. I think Phonics are truly hard to teach. I am starting to say the words more than I used to because there simply isnt much more that I can do. If I had more time I could prepare more. I am kind of angry though when my boss comments about my teaching. At first he doesnt even tell me, I hear it through the grapevine and Christina will tell me. I dont think there is anyway to make him happy. I feel bad for him because me and Christina are the only ones who really want to make his academy work.
Today~ Christina (C teacher) and I went get some lunch. He runs such a tight ship that taking a half hour lunch break makes us feel guilty or uncomfortable. I think he needs to give us some concessions in order to make work more fun. When I am a co-director of C and I's Academy I will give a lot of freetime. I think its important to have some bonus rewards since we are just workers and are truly replaceable.
If I had some extra incentives it could make going to the workplace feel wonderful.
Classes were so so.
I yelled only a little bit. I think I am becoming cruel teacher. Everyone should understand Be quiet when I say in English, Korean and Sign language but the kids dont get it. They stare at me like I am an alien so still after 7 months its strange for me in the youngest classes.
Some classes are getting better though. I am finding my own personal tricks and methods to make 45 minutes go by quicker. I finish early because I think I am tired of talking to myself... bad excuse and i know I need to work on that. Time Management.
Chaulk this one up for learning.
NExt subject....
I honestly wonder how many readers I have. I would like to create an Ann Landers like Blog. Ann Landers is one of my personal favorites. She wrote Advice Columns and I think that they were outrageously hilarious at times. People are really stupid sometimes. Anyways, I think I could give some advice. If not advice I would like to just share my experiences with a wider audience.
I am looking forward to March when all the level ups happen.
Speaking of level ups... I am happy that the girl in MB3 levelled up to Mb2 I can't remember her name :Jennifer? anyways she is really dok dok gai smart and belongs in Mb2 Mb3 is so so class right now.
Other tidbits...
I have long hair still. I think I should get a haircut soon~ that would mean only my second one in Korea can you believe? I dont think My girlfriend like that but I will see. I promised her I would cut it after her birthday~ her birthday was January 11 but her other birthday is February 17th (strange lunar calendar) haha
C teacher~ all of the kids refer to Christina as C teacher or Sung za nim or Sam. I think its weird. I am Nick Sungzanim. I am happy that no one says N teacher to me. I think its funny actually.
My girlfriend, honey, C teacher, Chagi, Christina Eun Ju, Sweetheart Sa Rang hae, My love same same. ^^
I have a goatee and almost a full beard again too. Since I had a wonderful Shaving I have become lazy and not wanted to do it myself. Maybe I am also too busy as of lately.
I think I am about to get a lot busier though.
I am reading a book about teaching, compliments to my mom for sending me it. Its an interesting exerpt I should read it faster. I dont need sleep right? I slept to much last few weeks.
MY boss just called me unfortunately he is too busy or was too busy to have dinner with me. I wanted to talk to him about how things are going. I am his friend to an extent. I have just learned to be careful with him. Maybe I am as much to blame as him since it is Korea and not America but my cultural problems stem a lot from him. Its indirectly too because I know that if he knew what he was doing he wouldnt do it.
Ma1 class~ E Tae's are giving me a little concern. One of them seems depressed all the time and I can't understand a word he says. He doesnt know English very well and he struggles in the class too.
MA2 seems to be growing in size we had 4 students now I think there is now 8
My classes are Tc1, Tc2, Td1, and Td2 they are kind of shrinking I think
So life goes on , tomorrow its back to the Jailhouse oh wait I mean Yale whatever.
More drama to unfold later and thats how the 15th day unravelled.
A Quick Ditty...
Where is my Sa Rang hae^^
I need her
oh how I need her
She means so much to me
Without her I just couldn't work here
It is with my pleasure
that I give to her my love
All the Riches in the world for they are vested in my heart
For if it were possible to weigh the sun, the moon and all of the stars
thy wont even compare to the heaviness of my heart.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Overpaid Babysitter
Just another typical Day~ I am unfortunately catching a cold as my legs are shaking uncontrollably. I was in bed most of the morning. Part of it was relaxing and I was able to forget about my pain for awhile^^
Work~same story just a different day.
I had 6 classes. I was watched a little bit yet again, its annoying to me to have my work checked adnosium. Especially if nothing is changed. If there are problems I would like to know about them.
my second class I exploded too. Exploded: got mad. I yelled at the kids to not slam the door in my face. Everytime I go to that class they close the door in my face. I gave them more homework as a result and before class even started I was pissed off with them. I like teaching and I like kids but I am finding many of their habits bothersome. For one, coming to the office just to watch me and Christina work its interupting and hard to get anything done. Today, our boss seemed to not care as I sat there and did absolutely nothing while one of the kids sat on my lap and just talked to me. Meanwhile my boss told Christina how angry he was about Carrie. It wasn't surprising because I am understanding enough Korean to know when he is angry and why. I also knew because I was in the process of showing Christina one of his notes to Carrie in the Daily Progress Report. I am just happy that its not about me for a change. I have had enough of that. Carrie will quit in February March and my boss is going to have to try harder.
I heard today from Carrie that my kid--Cool Chrono may drop. He has been causing many problems for me simply by being a kid and being goofy in class. I dont care I just want a little bit of respect since I dont speak Korean. Chrono's mom complained about Carrie to our boss so maybe tomorrow there will be some conflict.
In all honesty she should quit now and Mr. Jeong should find new teacher, its a waste of time to stick around there. She is an awful teacher with how she talks to the kids. And I have a hard time following her Daily Report~ I am 10 pages behind now because she went from doing 1 or 2 pages a day way to slow to 5-6.
I ended up quitting early in every class sometimes by 10 or 15 minutes. Its very hard for me to go 45 minutes of teaching. Talking to myself for 35 minutes is more than enough 45 minutes is too much. I told the kids they should try talking to themselves for a day and then multiply by 7 months and it would be me. They just smile as their response or laugh. I have no clear way of knowing whether they get the joke or not.
This is just a slice out of my work day. I think my title makes sense because my role of teacher often feels like Babysitter. I am conversation teacher and proper pronounciation. But who really a-nŭn'sē-āt's properly.
Communication is an interesting field and that's why I want to study it more.
I will expand on this later.
Christina was surprised at me today because I teach using only one textbook per class.
The classes are: Ma2,MA1, Mb1, Mb2, Mb3, Mc1, Mc2, Mc3, Md1, Md2, Md3, Tc1, Tc2, Td1, Td2....that means I use 15 textbooks only.
I think some classes could honestly be combined. In my opinion, Its hard to prepare adequately for each class and to have the kids learn something.
Enough about work~
I want to write about something else...
Today I recieved good news. Christina is going to take the Toefl Test on February 16th. Saturday. She is excellent at English and shouldnt worry. I will devote most if not all of my energy into helping her prepare for this. Anyway I can.
Writing longer stories. More practice.
Study Sessions at night or before work. I think we should maybe study in the mornings if we have time (we should make time?)
We went to Dunkin Donuts after work. I am enjoying these trips. It gives us a good way to rewind after work. I think drinking hot chocolate is good since its now the cold winter months.
Well and that's how the first two weeks of 2008 will end.
I am still a busy bee.
more later...
Work~same story just a different day.
I had 6 classes. I was watched a little bit yet again, its annoying to me to have my work checked adnosium. Especially if nothing is changed. If there are problems I would like to know about them.
my second class I exploded too. Exploded: got mad. I yelled at the kids to not slam the door in my face. Everytime I go to that class they close the door in my face. I gave them more homework as a result and before class even started I was pissed off with them. I like teaching and I like kids but I am finding many of their habits bothersome. For one, coming to the office just to watch me and Christina work its interupting and hard to get anything done. Today, our boss seemed to not care as I sat there and did absolutely nothing while one of the kids sat on my lap and just talked to me. Meanwhile my boss told Christina how angry he was about Carrie. It wasn't surprising because I am understanding enough Korean to know when he is angry and why. I also knew because I was in the process of showing Christina one of his notes to Carrie in the Daily Progress Report. I am just happy that its not about me for a change. I have had enough of that. Carrie will quit in February March and my boss is going to have to try harder.
I heard today from Carrie that my kid--Cool Chrono may drop. He has been causing many problems for me simply by being a kid and being goofy in class. I dont care I just want a little bit of respect since I dont speak Korean. Chrono's mom complained about Carrie to our boss so maybe tomorrow there will be some conflict.
In all honesty she should quit now and Mr. Jeong should find new teacher, its a waste of time to stick around there. She is an awful teacher with how she talks to the kids. And I have a hard time following her Daily Report~ I am 10 pages behind now because she went from doing 1 or 2 pages a day way to slow to 5-6.
I ended up quitting early in every class sometimes by 10 or 15 minutes. Its very hard for me to go 45 minutes of teaching. Talking to myself for 35 minutes is more than enough 45 minutes is too much. I told the kids they should try talking to themselves for a day and then multiply by 7 months and it would be me. They just smile as their response or laugh. I have no clear way of knowing whether they get the joke or not.
This is just a slice out of my work day. I think my title makes sense because my role of teacher often feels like Babysitter. I am conversation teacher and proper pronounciation. But who really a-nŭn'sē-āt's properly.
Communication is an interesting field and that's why I want to study it more.
I will expand on this later.
Christina was surprised at me today because I teach using only one textbook per class.
The classes are: Ma2,MA1, Mb1, Mb2, Mb3, Mc1, Mc2, Mc3, Md1, Md2, Md3, Tc1, Tc2, Td1, Td2....that means I use 15 textbooks only.
I think some classes could honestly be combined. In my opinion, Its hard to prepare adequately for each class and to have the kids learn something.
Enough about work~
I want to write about something else...
Today I recieved good news. Christina is going to take the Toefl Test on February 16th. Saturday. She is excellent at English and shouldnt worry. I will devote most if not all of my energy into helping her prepare for this. Anyway I can.
Writing longer stories. More practice.
Study Sessions at night or before work. I think we should maybe study in the mornings if we have time (we should make time?)
We went to Dunkin Donuts after work. I am enjoying these trips. It gives us a good way to rewind after work. I think drinking hot chocolate is good since its now the cold winter months.
Well and that's how the first two weeks of 2008 will end.
I am still a busy bee.
more later...
Sunday, January 13, 2008
My Sa Rang Hae!!
I was trying to think of a proper title for this post but couldn't think of one until I thought of my favorite thing^^....
Today was a very long and ultimately good day.
I went to Dae Jeon today... Basically it was to say An yung Chingu. MY good friend Park is going back to Heaven (a.K.a) also known as simply Missoula. It was good to see him and spend a few hours that went really fast. We will see each other again in Missoula where we can enjoy more time together.
Last night I almost cancelled my trip because I didnt think it would be fun. Christina and I had a bad fight ~ it was one I dont want to remember. I have only cried 3 times since coming to Korea and last night was one of them. At the last minute I decided to go to Dae Jeon to see my friend and went to bed around 1 am. I was really tired the next morning.
Last night She and I were able to understand each other better before going to bed. We talked for a half hour and as a result felt better.^^
My Sa Rang Hae (my love) went with me to Dae Jung. I am always happy when we are together but today I was moved beyond words. I wanted her there with me whenever I go somewhere, especially if its to meet my friends. Everytime we have a fight we become closer and better after.
I get my motivation and my energy from her. If someone were to say to me who is your role model hands down its my girlfriend. She is so full of love and care for everyone. She is excellent with kids, her family, and me. If she wasn't in my life I dont know what I would do. She puts a lot of pressure on her shoulders and it is my hope that as 2008 progresses I can alleviate that pressure. Today's trip was to see my good friend before he went back to America, but this trip was so much more to me than that.
As each day passes I am becoming more and more enamored with her. As I said before coming to Korea I was naive, and I wasn't expecting anything other than an Adventure abroad. Nowadays, I am looking at the world with Pangea like ideas and praying that I can bridge the gap between Cultural differences, etc.
So its the 13th day of the 1st month tomorrow its back to work~ I am hoping that Monday through Friday will be filled with good times....
Park~may you have the best semester in Missoula I shall be joining you soon I am sure!
Shuske: When my face is worrisome and when I feel disapointment there is Ocean of Love hidden behind it. Dont change you're perfect the way you are and you dont need to worry about anything. Just take my hand, hold on and DONT let Go. I love you BABY!!!!
Today was a very long and ultimately good day.
I went to Dae Jeon today... Basically it was to say An yung Chingu. MY good friend Park is going back to Heaven (a.K.a) also known as simply Missoula. It was good to see him and spend a few hours that went really fast. We will see each other again in Missoula where we can enjoy more time together.
Last night I almost cancelled my trip because I didnt think it would be fun. Christina and I had a bad fight ~ it was one I dont want to remember. I have only cried 3 times since coming to Korea and last night was one of them. At the last minute I decided to go to Dae Jeon to see my friend and went to bed around 1 am. I was really tired the next morning.
Last night She and I were able to understand each other better before going to bed. We talked for a half hour and as a result felt better.^^
My Sa Rang Hae (my love) went with me to Dae Jung. I am always happy when we are together but today I was moved beyond words. I wanted her there with me whenever I go somewhere, especially if its to meet my friends. Everytime we have a fight we become closer and better after.
I get my motivation and my energy from her. If someone were to say to me who is your role model hands down its my girlfriend. She is so full of love and care for everyone. She is excellent with kids, her family, and me. If she wasn't in my life I dont know what I would do. She puts a lot of pressure on her shoulders and it is my hope that as 2008 progresses I can alleviate that pressure. Today's trip was to see my good friend before he went back to America, but this trip was so much more to me than that.
As each day passes I am becoming more and more enamored with her. As I said before coming to Korea I was naive, and I wasn't expecting anything other than an Adventure abroad. Nowadays, I am looking at the world with Pangea like ideas and praying that I can bridge the gap between Cultural differences, etc.
So its the 13th day of the 1st month tomorrow its back to work~ I am hoping that Monday through Friday will be filled with good times....
Park~may you have the best semester in Missoula I shall be joining you soon I am sure!
Shuske: When my face is worrisome and when I feel disapointment there is Ocean of Love hidden behind it. Dont change you're perfect the way you are and you dont need to worry about anything. Just take my hand, hold on and DONT let Go. I love you BABY!!!!
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