Fast approaching the half way mark in Korea. In some ways I'm not surprised and in other ways I can't believe it's already here. I am completely settled at work. I have my routine, I have my classes and besides Kerry and the addition of an American-non-native- English speaking teacher, the staff is the same. That slows down time a bit. What makes time fly here is the constant go, go, go I enjoy all too much. Every weekend is packed with as much foreigner attention I can possibly get. I'll go anywhere but my small apartment!
My mom comes in 9 days! She is so nervous but hiding it well enough. I am trying to convince her of how easy it is to get around Korea (really all she has to do is hop on a bus) but she still insists on a print out of exactly what to do and where to go. I guess I don't blame her!
The print out is entitled The “Get to Dominique in Gwangju” Procedure for obvious reasons. lol.
This weekend was not too exciting. Saw the movie Killers on Friday and then Saturday went out for drinks. Sunday Molly and I shopped. I bought a pair of wedge sandals which was pretty cool. They are adorable. Work is kind of sucky, it's Monday morning and they've changed my schedule which does not at all coincide with the curriculum but whatever, I voiced my opinion and when kids drop out I'll just say I told you so.
While the temperature home may be dipping it is still hot here. The humidity has lessened a bit but we're still hitting 30s- it's awesome. Finally a real summer! I don't think I'll be getting a new foreigner teacher buddy anytime soon. My friend had an interview and my director turned him down because he was a guy and also being his second year in he was asking for 2.4 million which is modest but she is cheap. Right now she has hired the american non English native speaking girl Irene. Her pronunciation is just as bad as the Koreans and she knows less about grammar then my Korean co workers but she is way more cheap than another me. I am curious to see if my kids that were given to her stay. Some moms have already called to complain. I might be being a little unfair but it's Monday morning and I am grumpy. My camera is back in the shop getting fixed well into week two and it might not even be fixed for mommy's arrival.
So incredible!
Needless to say I am looking forward to vacation and the Island life, I've included some photos of Jeju where Molly, Fliss, me and mommy will be vacationing. The most beautiful part of Korea for sure. It is a 4 hour ferry ride but well worth it for 3 nights and 4 days of fun. I just hope the weather cooperates.
Anyway I am going to have another coffee and try to improve my mood. xoxox D
