No.. I haven't fallen of the face of the earth

So I would like to think that you may be slightly concerned that you have not had a recent blog update. I am happy to say that I am still alive, in a good place and truely ready to embrace the country I am now living in. Long story short... my first while in Korea was off to a rough start. As with many things in life though one must get through the rainstorm to enjoy the rainbow and currently the rainbow is now starting to show its colors... who know's maybe I'll find the pot of gold?

Its so official.... I am an Alien (soon to have a card that tells me that I am), I am also an Native Speaking English Teacher (aka Teacher). Every day I am told that I am so tall...and frankly I am starting to get sick of it... but the students sure do enjoy when I tell them I didn't know that. I teach grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 English which allows me to work with three different co-teachers, where I share a classroom with one of them (yet all my students come to my room).  I don't have internet and won't have internet at my place until late September / early October because one must have thier "alien card" before then can get internet / phone ect so until then you will have to enjoy my random cafe times where I cam update and upload photos! :)

Below is a photo of myself and the oh so wonderful underground subway maps that are in both Korean and English... thankgoodness or else I would be forever lost! Another fun fact.... it is often faster to walk to the subway and take it than it is to drive. To be honest, I wouldn't want to drive here either. It takes some serious guts and patients! Also to get to Costco.. one must take the subway for approximately 45 minutes. Its pretty exciting to have a little taste of home so far away! Please note that Costco in Korea is absolutely CRAZY. You thought Costco in Canada was crazy? Think again. If you want to learn more about Costco in the wonderful world of Korea... have a look at this couples blog that sums the experience up!

This weekend some of my fellow native speaking teachers and I will be heading to the east coast of Korea where we will find mountains and beaches to chill among during the Korean Thanksgiving. I thought Thanksgiving was big in North America.. but apparently I am wrong. In comparison this holiday Chuseok is much bigger. We get the weeked plus two days off (and many schools also have a PD like day on the Wednesday), making this weekend a 5 day weekend! I hope to enjoy it as it will be the only extended break I get until February. Yup thats right.. no holidays for Christmas or New Year. Although I am bummed about it.. this is all a part of the learning experience and in order to survive one must embrace the culture. :)

Time to get of the computer and go enjoy some delicious Korean food. :)