October? Wow!

It's already October!!!
No, but seriously...where has time gone?
Today I am starting my sixth week of teaching!! I also have the joy of getting the middle school back this week. I am actually looking forward to having them back in my class because their lessons are a little more interesting to teach.

This week the lesson is about language diversity. The different dialects of the English language and such. The difference between a person who is from Texas and say New York. I think it will be fun to ask them if they have the same kind of thing in South Korea.
However, I am completely prepared for them to look at me like I should be committed into an insane asylum. I will be sure to let you know how that goes.

I have been trying to think of my favorite part of teaching these kids and I would say it has to just be their smile.
When they finally understand something or just are happy would be what makes my day. There are a few kids who are constantly smiling and I have found I connect with them much better.
I also tend to make fun of myself a lot in class. It may sound weird, but sometimes it is what makes the kids laugh and loosens up the atmosphere in the class. I want to make sure the kids know I make mistakes too and it is okay if they do as well. No one is perfect.

The weather here is getting cooler. I would say about mid 60's and lower 70's. Sometimes it gets pretty windy, especially at night.
However, there is still no sign of the party ending for the college students! It should be interesting to see what the scene looks like in the dead of winter. I hear the girls still wear short skirts but just with leggings and high heels. I am thinking they have to be absolutely crazy. That will not be me. It will be pants, boots, jacket, and scarf. I will bring a little of America to them.

The weekend was a bit of R&R. Friday night we walked around a part of Seoul I have not been to. It is a couple of stops away from where I live. Ewha Women's University is what the subway stop is called. The school looked gorgeous, but I did only see it at night. I will have to go back in the daytime.
Saturday I walked around for like five-hours. I was getting a little sick and didn't want to do any kind of strenuous work. Not that I have been doing anything strenuous....haha
Night time I went out with Racheal, Brandon, and a Co-Worker's boyfriend. He is actually my group leader's (Sasha) boyfriend.
We just had some drinks and called it an early night. Like I said I was feeling a little sick this weekend.

Sunday I went out to get some fresh air and ran into my friends from training!
I didn't hang out with them on Saturday, but randomly ran into them Sunday morning.
We went to Starbucks for some coffee and then caught a movie. I FINALLY got to see the movie I have been wanting to see for almost two months, Eat, Pray, Love.
The movie was really good, although I here the book was better. I should now read the book.
I wanted to see it because it is about a women who leaves her life to travel for one year in Italy, India, and Bali.
I wouldn't say it is exactly what I did, but some of the concepts are the same.
I left to find something new and exciting. I left for adventure and an experience that will be life changing. I did leave the movie wanting to go back to Italy, India, and even venture to Indonesia.

Now I am waiting in a coffee shop for my parents to get on skype. They will be here Thursday!!!!
I better quick learn some Korean before they get here....
Actually we will be just fine:)
Yeah!!

Love,

Kristen