Class

Today and yesterday I was speaking to the students about me and where I'm from. Most of them asked the same questions. They are all very curious about me and where I am from and what I like to do. Though sometimes I wonder what they learn here. Alot of them did not know where Florida is or some did not know New York and forget about any place in the Caribbean. But so far it has been a good reception. Some have asked or made a comment about my weight in Korean. But I can understand since most Koreans are slim. I am also very tall to them. lol When I told them how old I am they all were like "ooooohh young techa" it's really cute.

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MY APARTMENT: My apartment reminds me of my dorm room but bigger thank goodness. I have a kitchen and a bathroom. Everything is Samsung, which I don't mind I like Samsung. The only 2 complaints I have are the bed is as hard as a freaking rock. Like no give what-so-ever. Also the walls are thin, I can hear the neighbor take a shower. I live on a block full of stores and restaurants including the best wing place ever. LOL I know I'm the only one who would go to Korea and happen upon a wing place. Right next to my apartment. But yesterday when I went to the 7-eleven to get some juice I saw a wing place and had to get some. It was soo good I was sniffling all night. (Sister I know you're gonna wanna eat at this place when you come. ) That's all I have to report. about my place ask questions if want to know more. I sent out pictures from my snapfish. PEOPLE: So far there are minimal stares but they are used to Americans since I stay in an area that has alot of English schools. When I went to the wing place she could speak some English and I pointed. I will use this method till I can speak well. Ji-Hye and her husband have been amazing. They are very nice they have come to see me every night and taken me out to dinner. At the school everyone is nice. I thought it would be weird because I was black, from the things I had read, but so far it has not been a problem. The students are on a basic level of English. They asked me a bunch of questions today. I will only have to plan a lesson for 5th graders right now. Next month I start a teachers class. Any suggestions will be grateful. WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE OLDER THAN ME ? Ok I have to get ready for the teachers meeting. I come in at like 8:30 ish my time so like 7 something your time. Love and miss you all

First Day of School

I can finally take some time to write about my experience so far. PLANE: First off over packing was a mistake that I had to pay for 300 dollars! I should have just taken another suitcase and paid less. If you ever fly Korean Air. Make sure you're a size like 2 if you sit in an exit row seat because they are not adjustable. The rest of the plane is but I was in the exit row and have the bruise on my left thigh to prove it. I thought I was gonna break the chair. The food was good I was supplied lots of drinks. First was a snack of peanuts. Then it was beef with rice and veggies, fruit for dessert, and a potato salad with tiny shrimp or you could have a Korean meal. After a few hours you had a choice between a banana or a roll with ground beef inside. After that was another meal of salmon Alfredo or chicken with spaghetti. I choose the chicken with spaghetti, there was salad, and raspberry cheesecake for dessert. All the food was very good. The portions were good also I was full. I slept or tried to sleep alot on the plane. There were alot of good movies on the plane and there was music to listen 2 if you so choose. Each seat had it's own TV. The bathrooms were OK I spent some time in the bathroom hiding out from my cramped seat.. KOREA: The plane lands and first you go to immigration they do whatever. Then you get your luggage. At the airport they give you those smart carts for free which is cool and convenient. Then you go through customs which if you have nothing to declare is a breeze. After customs I exchanged my money and went to go meet my recruiter. Korea reminds me of the city. It's bright and the people drive crazy and there is alot of traffic. From the airport I went to my officetel in Uiwang city. There I was to meet my co-teacher Ji-Hye or Jenny. JENNY: She is my co-teacher and so adorable. I also met her husband who is a Samsung engineer. She arranged my place very nice for me and even went to get some groceries for me. She's kind of fragile. She has come by everyday since I moved in. On Saturday she took me shopping, Sunday we went to dinner and sight-seeing and today she took me to school so I can remember the way. Her husband I assume makes good money because whenever we go out to dinner he always pays. He is very kind and likes alot of the same things I do. MY HOUSE: Reminds me of my dorm but bigger. I have all I need in that space and I am happy. The walls are not decorated but I will do so soon to make it more homey. The bed is as hard as a rock and I have no place to put my towel when I shower, but other than that I like it. MORE TO COME.....