My Munchkins

Here's a little snapshot on science day of my youngest kids that I teach (my babies). Most of them didn't speak any English on their first day in my class and now they're able to tell me stories! It's so fun and rewarding to see how far they've all come in learning English.

And yes... we wear lab coats on science day^^

Muju

I went to a skiing resort last weekend in Korea with a group of 15 people. We left Saturday morning and came back Sunday afternoon.  I was feeling rather adventurous so I decided to be a lodge bunny and read : ) It didn't take long for most of the skiing newbies to join me, though, so I was quite happy to enjoy good company and conversation.

Trying to perfect the heart^^

Sleeping arrangements were a bit tight with 15 people sharing a huge loft and one bedroom, but luckily everyone was so tired we all passed out pretty early. All in all, it was a great weekend!

Hello Kitty (^o^)''

Here's a little glimpse of when my nails were graced with Hello Kitty's presence. Aren't they fantastic?!

Any suggestions for my next character?

Coming soon...

I'm getting quite excited for Valentine's Day because I'm expecting lots of goodies from my students (AND my Auntie Anne bought me tattoo valentine's day cards that I can pass out to my co-workers and good students). But get this! In South Korea, there's not only Valentine's Day on the 14th, but there's also the subsequent White Day on March 14th, and Black Day on April 14th! Let me explain: on Valentine's Day girls give chocolates to guys, on White Day guys respond by giving candies back to the girls, and then on Black Day guys and girls who didn't receive anything (either on Valentine's Day, White Day, or both) celebrate/sulk together and eat jajangmyeon (black sauce noodles). Isn't this a funny way to enjoy being single? Here's an article about it on Reuters: Black day for love, big day for noodles. What do you think about this?? XOXO

A Saturday Sojourn

Auntie Anne visited me in Ulsan on Saturday! She was in South Korea for a business trip and was able to stop by for a day. It was so good to see her and catch up! I showed her around Ulsan and we got coffee, looked at stores, and I took her to my favorite galbi restaurant. She also brought me things from back home to make Mexican food!!! I'm so excited. I now have tortillas (yes, real tortillas!), a variety of taco mixes, enchilada sauce, and taco shells. Oh my goodness, I can't wait to make something.

I'm so grateful I have such wonderful family. I don't know what I'd do without them : ) I love you, Auntie Anne!

Let it Snow

Every time it snows, I feel like I'm living in a snow globe and someone is turning my world upside. Here's some pictures of Nessa and me in our Seoul snow globe : )

1. Waiting for the bus near Vanessa's winter camp, eating peppero sticks.

2. We can't get enough of the peace sign. 

3. The buildings were starting to disappear!

4. Don't worry, Ulsan does not look like this...

My Kind of Place

Vanessa and I had the best breakfast ever!! Vanessa is not too keen on Korean food, so I always get to indulge in western food when I'm with her, and I'm not complaining. I don't know why I don't do it more often. We went to Butterfinger Pancakes and ordered pancakes and french toast, plus everything else that makes a western breakfast "western" (bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, cottage potatoes, etc.) 

 

It really was the best french toast I ever had... well, maybe a tie with the vanilla french toast at Tupelo Junction : ) Now if I can only get my hands around a burrito...