2009.09.10

Constant Changes
The school keeps changing their minds about what I should teach, new school has lots of changes, not problems. In so far, the changes are good because i keep getting less work haha. I have to teach kindergartens now, which is alright because its their initial exposure to the English language, meaning they learn ABC, 123 and Shapes and Colours and that easy stuff. I was suppose to create my own curriculum, which is a pain in the ass for anybody teaching the first time and for a school which has absolutely no books written in English, im short on supplies. They understand. They know cut 2 more classes for me, and I now have to copy existing curriculums by the Korean teachers here, just need a translator and teach it in English. I honestly am not sure exactly what they want me to do at the moment. I bet I will encounter change everyday for the next few weeks. Oh, and good news! They offered me another job at the school, after school activities. They need someone to teach nursing, physical activities and such (not sure what they said, language barrier and a verbal offer). I need to see some paperwork before i agree to anything else. I was looking to make more money, like tutoring, but this sort of saves me the trouble. Just wondering how much they will actually pay me. Tutoring isnt so safe, could get in trouble so this is a sure way to do it. Not sure if i will take it just yet, havent really taught until next week. I should do it if they pay well, its at the school and so i definitely can save alot of trouble looking for a tutoring job. Damn, I really am lucky at this new school, like Ji-Sook said. I feel bad, for not doing alot inso far and she does a whole lot to help me... but that's just the way it is with fresh new starts.

Food
I ate the same thing 3 days in a row for dinner, which is fine because its soo DELICIOUS, soo filling and soo cheap, who wouldn't? I gotta try to bbq Kalbi and exotic looking bbq Fish restaurant. They got weired seafood i never seen before, but i eat anything. Food is food. Man, the lady who owns the restaurant next door, knows me as a foreigner and treats me well. She gave me free food today, on top of my regular order (of course i paid for). She stuffed my belly today, nice little old women. I couldnt understand what she was saying, but her gestures suggested "from me to you" 'Kim Bap', which was like sushi rolls. Then i had icecream as usual. Get this, i bought 6 ice cream bars, a chocolate bar and a bag of chips for guess how much? Less than 4,000 krw (if you havent figured it out by now, its apprx. less than $4.00). You cant get a deal like that anywhere... I spend way too much money on eating out... but its cheap so who cares!!! HAHA!! The school lunch today was HELLA good too! It was curry, rice, chicken, kim chi, spicy noodles, melon dew and... i got extra chicken. I dont get fat because i have good genes lol. (i like to think so) No i exercise like morning and evening because im afraid of getting fat. The food isnt high in calories either so thats cool.

Height and Appearance
I wish I was taller... I feel a lack of confidence when i see a bunch of asians who are actually taller than me now, significantly. Koreans are just a big as Westerners almost, i feel so short, hahaha... so sad.
A new teacher at school is supposively pretty is what everyone says, she is cute, but i dont know if thats her 'real face' lol. Her nose and eyes look... unnatural for her face? Nose is too perfect... i dont dare to ask, but maybe i should get one of those bratty kids to ask "did you get surgery on your face" because its what im thinking.
People dress nice for work, and they smell nice too! I need an iron asap! Possibly some new threads too, saw some nice fashion over here, very impressive. Very expensive too probably... i'll go shopping when i get paid...
I bought another pair of slippers today, cant wear my shoes all the time, its annoying. I bought one before for school, you can't wear street shoes at school. I respect how they like cleanliness, not to bring dirt in your house. JS asked why I and do westerners always wear their shoes in the house. I explain... 'no, its just me, im lazy. That was maybe true a few decades ago, but we dont believe in trailing dirt in our house either, its just me.'

Game
I KILLED BAAL in Diablo II today on single player Normal (Korean version)... (tap myself on shoulder) (i've played this game like 8 times in the last 5 years). I have to stop playing games now, i sort of have a life now. Need to study korean more. Still... my inner child says play... Cant wait till Diablo III comes out, when?

Neighbour
This morning I ran into my neighbour... gave a node because he seemed like a mute, technically so am I. Then i saw that mofo again, but he is a snob so i'm not gonna waste my time. I'm starting to think some of the guys here are snobby? Like before when i was in the PC room, as i am now because i have internet, i tapped this guy for some assistance, he straight out ignored me and gave me a 'fuck off' look, 'ok.... fuck you too'. Even today, i walk around and some fat dude try to stare me down, haters here man lol. Maybe im missing something, are they gay? They act like it lol. Always travel in packs of dudes only and touch each other... have you seen some of their vids? Its like no barriers between male companionship lol. Older people seem friendly. Im just teasing because im pissed at those who are inso far have been impolite to me. Who cares, i get along with the girls at school just fine. So meeting people will always have its ups and downs, again, its another learning experience.

Rambling
Oh yeah, i forget to brush my teeth again today, thats like 3 times this whole time i've been here. I dont stink, i shower like 3 times a day because i swet. I just forget... which is weired because in Canada i love brushing my teeth... who knows. Again, people still karaoke till 5 30am, how they do it i dont know. It doesnt bother me, i actually wake up because 5hrs of sleep is all i need and i get hella thirsty and drink water 3 times at night and pee twice a night... my sleeping and behaviour pattern have changed half way around the world... but i feel fine about it. Except my friggin hip still hurts from my accident in October... its acting up again... i have to rehabilitate it myself now because... im half way around the world. I went to the hospital here, its soo cool and big. University Hospital of Suwon or something... alot of the employees are students and speak English... maybe i should go there to meet people. I saw a really pretty girl there too, several... i try not to talk about girls here but this one was cute. hahaha. That's it for tonight. Thanks for reading again!

Allan