Entries in 2010
Get Your Fingers Away from my Bum-hole!
Written by Bessie on Friday, March 05, 2010 in Korea, Republic of
Feelin' annoyed
Among the many transferrable skills I've picked up as an English teacher in Korea, none are more vital than being able to mime: "No, actually, it's not funny to point your fingers into teacher's butt." In case you find yourself in need of protection, it involves a lot of angry finger waving, eye squinting and bum protecting. Feelin' annoyed
Think I'm joking? Someone bothered to make a statue.
Life in the slow lane on Geomundo
Written by Kyle on Monday, March 01, 2010 in Korea, Republic of
Feelin' normal
You can describe Korea in many words: dynamic, fast, and vibrant, just to name a few. Slow and relaxed are usually not included in that list. However, we finally found a place in Korea far enough away from the center of it all that life seemed to slow down a bit. Yes, we had to travel nearly 6 hours away from Seoul to a little spec of land called Geoumundo to find it, but we found it. Feelin' normal
To be fair, this isn't the kind of laid-back, laissez faire attitude that we've found in Latin America; we're still in Korea after all. Many people seemed like they were on their way to doing something important, whatever that might be on the tiny island. But there were a couple of glimpses into the slow paced Korean life: the ajuma shop keeper who uses an abacus to do calulations; the bike rental attendant who has to be fetched from his house in order to rent his bikes; and the one-speed green cruiser bike that we kept running into as we walked about town.
The Unplanned Future
Written by Kyle on Monday, March 01, 2010 in Korea, Republic of
Feelin' excited
In Phase 1, we did the "Rice and Beans Tour" and took on Mexico, Central and South America. It was a year that brought us from Mexico City to Buenos Aires where we road innumerable chicken buses, climbed active volcanoes, and learned the various local slang for the word "hangover". In Phase 2 (also called the "Teach the Youngins" phase) we went to Korea to teach and replenish the travel coffers. Now, folks, we are almost in Phase 3, the "Yet-To-Be-Named-Southeast-Asia" Phase. That's right. We've been informed that the last day of March will also be our last day of teaching and then we will be free to roam once more.Feelin' excited
Our future workspace
Yoga Keeps Me Sane
Written by Bessie on Friday, February 26, 2010 in Korea, Republic of
Feelin' happy
There it is. My year in a nutshell: doing yoga has kept me sane. (Although if I exposed the full truth, I'd elaborate about long Skype calls, wine, chocolate...) But it's the bending and breathing of yoga that make a lasting impact.Feelin' happy
I've practiced on and off since high school always loving the balance it brough to my life. But when a friend that's been here a few years told me, "teaching in Korea's a good time to dive into hobbies," I didn't hesitate. I couldn't agree with him more, and I tell every newcomer I meet.
Kindergarten Graduation Extravaganza!!
Written by Bessie on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Korea, Republic of
Feelin' excited
Think spotlights and track lighting. A blow-up backdrop. Glitter and Fur. Professional Photographers. A crowd full of signs. Dozens of bouquets of flowers.Feelin' excited
Yep. It's Kindergarten Graduation in Korea.
