Those Darn Kids!

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So, not a very exciting weekend for me. It was more relaxing than anything. I’m glad I got to actually have a bit of a lazy day on Sunday. I almost forgot how nice it is to spend most of the day in pajamas!

On Saturday two of the new girls and I went to the public bath house. Now that I’m an expert (Ha!) on Korean culture, I was able to show them around. Think their first time went a bit smoother than mine. We also discovered another section where you can take a nap or even spend the night. This section is co-ed so they give you a set of really ugly pajama-like shorts and shirt. We looked like dorky counselors at fat camp.

After we left the bath house we did a bit of shopping before returning home to get ready for dinner. There is an amazing Indian restaurant here that I go to almost once a week. We went out as a group that night. I think there were nine of us all together. I felt so bad, because there were a few more large groups of foreigners and only three people working.

It was a strange time for me. I realized that I had managed to organize a group of nine, and only three people have been here more than two weeks. It was not that long ago that I was the one who was confused and had no idea where I was. It was an interesting feeling knowing that I was now the one who knew more than other people. I still get lost and confused!

The rest of the night was spent at an 80’s party that a bar was throwing. Some of us got dressed up. I got annoyed quickly with all the other foreigners and left after less than two hours.

I have a cute story about one of my classes. I teach three kinder special classes a week. One of the classes is called Glory and I teach them song and chant. My friend Julie is their main teacher. She asks them everyday what special class they have. She also asks who the teacher is and to describe the teacher. The day she asked about me the kids said I was tall, I wore my hair back, had earrings, ect. They also said that I always wear a smile. I thought it was one of the cutest things ever. Damn these kids being able to melt my heart!

Work is about to start so I must be off!