Happy Thanksgiving
Oh my gosh I just had the class I really can't stand. Today was just one of those days where I wanted to scream. And now I have all this bottled up annoyance. Alright here is how the conversations went down between Bill and I.
"Alright Bill, what does this word say" I ask pointing to the word "Hat."
He looks at it for about a minute and says, "Shirt."
"Really" I ask, "Is there an 's' there?"
He just kind of looks at me.
"Okay, how about we spell it out. What letter is this," I ask pointing to the "H."
A few minutes of staring, "L."
"No, L looks like this," and I draw it.
"G."
"No, G looks like this," and I draw it.
"J."
"No, J looks like this," and I draw it.
"I."
"No, I looks like this," and I draw it.
"H."
"Good it's an H! Alright now what is this letter next to it?" I ask.
And it just goes on from there. Eventually he spells out hat and then I ask, "Okay, now what does it say?"
"Shirt."
"No." I say holding in my frustration.
"Teacher, shoe," he says.
The bell rings and I say, "It says hat Bill."
Where you annoyed reading that? Try living it. I think he needs to drop multiple levels. If he can't even tell me that that letter is an "H" he has obviously not learned anything. Or he just refuses to try which is equally as bad.
Anyways I've been in a crap mood lately. I got my new schedule and I'm still 9 to 7 Monday, Wednesday, Friday but now I'm 9 to 5:15 Tuesday, Thursday... Hooray... Oh and I added up my hours. We need over 105 hours a month to get over time. This month I'm at 102.7. Fabulous.
Hopefully Twilight is good and I can get over this poor me mood.
Edit: Twilight has been pushed back till December 11th. Point for you Life.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Number 23
Thank you everyone that wished me a Happy Birthday. I wish I could report that my birthday was absolutely amazing, exciting and the best birthday but it kind of wasn't.
Not to be Debbie Downer about it and I'm really not trying to have a cry fest or anything I'm just telling it how it is. In the end I had decided that we go to Everland, a theme park type place like Disneyland. Well it was gray, cold and rainy the whole day. Everyone that went was in a horrible mood except my amazing friend Natalie who tried to cheer everyone up. We did ride this awesome wooden roller coaster. It was so much fun. But I have neck issues and today I remembered why I can't go on that kind of stuff anymore. My neck is so stiff lol. Darn getting old!!
Anyway we had been there for about 5 hours when I gave the okay to leave. We waited to get on the bus to take us back to Gangnam Station for an hour. Once we finally got on it we had to stand the whole way. Well actually we sat on the floor of the bus. We finally got home around 8.
All of us went back to my place to get ready to go out to Hongdae, where we all know and love. We got on the wrong subway at one point and ended up not getting there until after 11. By this point I was in a crappy mood and I was just waiting for it to be midnight so my birthday could be over and it could be a new day. We went to Club Via and then to one of my favorite places GoGo's. I met this nice Canadian guy who was stereotypically Canadian it was funny. He had only been in Korea for 4 days.
In the end we all met back up with eachother around 4:30 and headed to the subway cause it was supposed to be opening at 5. One didn't show up until around 6 though. Some fun high school drama occured during this time on the subway. Natalie and I finally made it back to my place at around 7 this morning and didn't even attempt to get up until after noon. All in all it was one of the most eventful birthdays I have had.
I did really start missing home though while in gloomy Everland. I wished that I could have be with my good friends and hang out at home or just being chill. I miss all of you guys! Love you!
Not to be Debbie Downer about it and I'm really not trying to have a cry fest or anything I'm just telling it how it is. In the end I had decided that we go to Everland, a theme park type place like Disneyland. Well it was gray, cold and rainy the whole day. Everyone that went was in a horrible mood except my amazing friend Natalie who tried to cheer everyone up. We did ride this awesome wooden roller coaster. It was so much fun. But I have neck issues and today I remembered why I can't go on that kind of stuff anymore. My neck is so stiff lol. Darn getting old!!
Anyway we had been there for about 5 hours when I gave the okay to leave. We waited to get on the bus to take us back to Gangnam Station for an hour. Once we finally got on it we had to stand the whole way. Well actually we sat on the floor of the bus. We finally got home around 8.
All of us went back to my place to get ready to go out to Hongdae, where we all know and love. We got on the wrong subway at one point and ended up not getting there until after 11. By this point I was in a crappy mood and I was just waiting for it to be midnight so my birthday could be over and it could be a new day. We went to Club Via and then to one of my favorite places GoGo's. I met this nice Canadian guy who was stereotypically Canadian it was funny. He had only been in Korea for 4 days.
In the end we all met back up with eachother around 4:30 and headed to the subway cause it was supposed to be opening at 5. One didn't show up until around 6 though. Some fun high school drama occured during this time on the subway. Natalie and I finally made it back to my place at around 7 this morning and didn't even attempt to get up until after noon. All in all it was one of the most eventful birthdays I have had.
I did really start missing home though while in gloomy Everland. I wished that I could have be with my good friends and hang out at home or just being chill. I miss all of you guys! Love you!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Looking back on the week
Well I thought this week was going to be horrific. One of my co-workers quit without giving any notice which meant that the rest of us had to cover his classes. I now teach 10 classes on Monday, 7 Tuesday, 9 Wednesday, 6 Thursday, and 9 Friday. I'm going to be getting 5 whole hours of over time this month. yipee.
So with my crazy overloaded schedule it really wasn't that bad. Yeah I was tired every single day I got off work, but being constantly busy made the day go by a little faster. Sometimes anyway.
Tuesday I went to Itaewon to meet up with some people. We ate pizza, watched some football, and I was back on the subway at midnight but missed my transfer subway. I had to take a taxi home but at least I made it home. Usually the starting price in the taxi is about 1900 won ($1.37 thank you widget currency converter) but at night it's 2800 won ($2.02). I was sad to find that out. However that is still relatively cheap.
Wednesday I got my birthday package from mom and dad. A pink Nintendo DS! I was so excited to play it that I got home and played my Sims Castaway game for two hours. They also got me the new Super Mario Brothers and some tasty mozzarella stick Goldfish. Yum. I love Goldfish.
Thursday was so slow. I went to E-Mart after work to get a floor mattress type thing, some couple of fleece blankets and some coffee. I hate going out there because I have to take a taxi there and back. I tend to get there fine but coming home is always a problem.
Today I couldn't wait for it to be over. I woke up anticipating this moment that I am in right now. I'm so glad it's over. All of my co-workers chipped in to get me some cake and make up from MAC. It's blue eyeshadow, some lip moisturizer and mascara. I obviously must look horrendous every day at work. Oh I forgot to mention I got a gift wrapped box of toothpaste from an anonymous person.
I'm just excited for the weekend. I'll post pictures and give stories later. That is if there is anything to tell.
So with my crazy overloaded schedule it really wasn't that bad. Yeah I was tired every single day I got off work, but being constantly busy made the day go by a little faster. Sometimes anyway.
Tuesday I went to Itaewon to meet up with some people. We ate pizza, watched some football, and I was back on the subway at midnight but missed my transfer subway. I had to take a taxi home but at least I made it home. Usually the starting price in the taxi is about 1900 won ($1.37 thank you widget currency converter) but at night it's 2800 won ($2.02). I was sad to find that out. However that is still relatively cheap.
Wednesday I got my birthday package from mom and dad. A pink Nintendo DS! I was so excited to play it that I got home and played my Sims Castaway game for two hours. They also got me the new Super Mario Brothers and some tasty mozzarella stick Goldfish. Yum. I love Goldfish.
Thursday was so slow. I went to E-Mart after work to get a floor mattress type thing, some couple of fleece blankets and some coffee. I hate going out there because I have to take a taxi there and back. I tend to get there fine but coming home is always a problem.
Today I couldn't wait for it to be over. I woke up anticipating this moment that I am in right now. I'm so glad it's over. All of my co-workers chipped in to get me some cake and make up from MAC. It's blue eyeshadow, some lip moisturizer and mascara. I obviously must look horrendous every day at work. Oh I forgot to mention I got a gift wrapped box of toothpaste from an anonymous person.
I'm just excited for the weekend. I'll post pictures and give stories later. That is if there is anything to tell.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
A Normal Day
Nothing to terribly interesting has happened to me as of late. I've gotten into a routine in Korea which makes me sad. Work all week and then hang out with some people on the weekends. It's not a bad life. But I wish I could do some more interesting things while I'm here. I'm going on my 3rd month and I still feel as if I haven't really done anything. I guess being here is doing more then some people.
Today was my cousin Dong Hyon's birthday. All birthdays except for your 1st and I think 50th aren't that big of a deal in Korea. So I trekked my way to Uijeongbu and bought him a cake. I visited with my grandma for a little bit and then proceeded to eat way to much. Every time I go to my aunts house she feels it is necessary that I eat something every 2 hours.
Anyway so my Uncle and two cousins went to the sauna and my aunt and I went shopping for a winter coat. She said it would be my birthday present. I couldn't argue with that. We went looking around this underground shopping area but couldn't find anything. In the end we went to a Nike store and she bought me this purple coat. It was 185,000 won. I kept telling her no no no but she wouldn't listen to me. I'm probably going to stick at least 100,000 won in her checking account to pay for my phone bill plus a tiny bit for my coat. Ugh they spend way to much money on me and I feel bad.
We got back, I ate some of the cake and then an hour later we went out to eat again and started to feel sickeningly full. Oh yeah, I told my aunt I wanted to buy a guitar because I figure I might as well try and learn an instrument while I'm here. I miss playing music. So she just gave me one of the two that she has. I had to carry it on the subway and everyone kept looking at me.
Anyway now I'm home. I think I'm going to put in a movie and just relax until tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to going back to work.
Today was my cousin Dong Hyon's birthday. All birthdays except for your 1st and I think 50th aren't that big of a deal in Korea. So I trekked my way to Uijeongbu and bought him a cake. I visited with my grandma for a little bit and then proceeded to eat way to much. Every time I go to my aunts house she feels it is necessary that I eat something every 2 hours.
Anyway so my Uncle and two cousins went to the sauna and my aunt and I went shopping for a winter coat. She said it would be my birthday present. I couldn't argue with that. We went looking around this underground shopping area but couldn't find anything. In the end we went to a Nike store and she bought me this purple coat. It was 185,000 won. I kept telling her no no no but she wouldn't listen to me. I'm probably going to stick at least 100,000 won in her checking account to pay for my phone bill plus a tiny bit for my coat. Ugh they spend way to much money on me and I feel bad.
We got back, I ate some of the cake and then an hour later we went out to eat again and started to feel sickeningly full. Oh yeah, I told my aunt I wanted to buy a guitar because I figure I might as well try and learn an instrument while I'm here. I miss playing music. So she just gave me one of the two that she has. I had to carry it on the subway and everyone kept looking at me.
Anyway now I'm home. I think I'm going to put in a movie and just relax until tomorrow. I'm not looking forward to going back to work.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Vote!
Please please please vote!
I'm depressed that I didn't fill out an absentee ballot but from what I heard they rarely count them anyway. I'm also depressed that I can't be apart of this amazing history that is happening right now.
So I shall live vicariously through those that vote.. specifically for Barack Obama. If you vote for McCain I'd rather not live through you.
Regardless please just go out and vote.
I'm depressed that I didn't fill out an absentee ballot but from what I heard they rarely count them anyway. I'm also depressed that I can't be apart of this amazing history that is happening right now.
So I shall live vicariously through those that vote.. specifically for Barack Obama. If you vote for McCain I'd rather not live through you.
Regardless please just go out and vote.
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