It is wild to think that I have been living in South Korea for a month now. It feels like only just arrived! I have learned and experienced so much in my short time here. Tried some pretty interesting foods, met some awesome (and some very weird) people, and learned a little Korean (hope I learn a little more because "Hello" "Thank you" "Yes" and "no" will only get you so far)!
Work is going really well! I have been on my own planning lessons for the past 2 1/2 weeks. Initially the senior teachers were planning all of the new girls lessons, but I'm pleased to report when the responsibility was bestoed upon me (did I freak out and think I couldn't do it? YES!!) I was able to come through with some lessons and outcomes that I am proud of :D
Having 4 different classes 5 days a week seemed like it would be extremely confusing and overwhelming at first (and believe me it was) but I feel like I'm really getting the hang of things at work and building great relationships with the students. Learning names has been a challenge since the students change every day, but I've actually impressed myself by being able to keep track of the majority of my kids so far!! Woo, great success!
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) is coming up soon which will be great! We finally get some time off from work. Not going anywhere crazy like Japan or China like my co-workers, but I do plan on exploring a little more of Korea with some people.
I have booked 2 amazing trips for the future though! For our short break in December, I will be in Thailand and for February I will able to cross seeing the Great Wall of China off my bucket list! I can't wait to explore Beijing and see the forbidden city!! I realized after 2 weeks of being here that this year may very well move too fast, so I decided to make sure I made the most of my time in Asia by booking trips to places and making sure I don't miss out before I leave.
Went hiking with girls from work yesterday! It is amazing that we are in the middle of a huge metropolitan city, but you take the subway 15-30 mins and you are looking at an amazing mountain to hike up. Being able to wake up and go for a hike in the morning and then go to work later is amazing. We don't start work until 1pm, so we'll leave at about 8am, hike for about an hour or so, and then have time to shower and eat before work. It's kind of surreal.
Plans for today?? Lauren and I want to go to a puppy cafe before work to get our cute puppy fix in. I haven't been to a puppy cafe yet, but I feel like it will help keep me sane at work.
I'm going to stop before this really just becomes a rambling of nonsense. I will try to update a little more frequently!
The usual 7am crew!! Such a friendly welcoming group of people :)
Chilling on the top of a mountain before work
Wouldn't have made it to the top without her!
Waiting to meet up with someone on the subway and this dirty kitty costume person made me take a picture with it
My team for the crossfit team series!! Pretty tired after week one's workouts.
So many mountains to see
Trying to keep up with the happenings of my little nephew (Distance can't stop us!)
