February 2012
leap year.
well, february has 29 days this year. that means i have one more day of vacation, as march 1st is a holiday, and we always start school on march 2nd. so, i am still vacationing until friday. that’s what i call winning.
however, my best friend is leaving tomorrow. he’ll return in two months, but most likely to a different school and area in seoul. that’s not winning. the opposite...
3 tags
towers - bon iver
3 tags
graveyard - feist
3 tags
sweeter - gavin degraw
3 tags
awake my soul - mumford & sons
13 shades of red.
so, i don’t believe i’ve mentioned before what an incredibly sexy voice my boyfriend has. i’m talking like, 이선균 sexy. so much so that a couple of years ago, an older woman in a restaurant offered to buy his lunch after hearing him talk on the phone to his sister. she also took his number and offered him a job at her company. haha. apparently, he has strangers compliment him...
Anonymous asked: Wow, craigslist! I didn't know you could look for jobs through that. So you didn't go through a recruiter?
perfect speaking test score.
me: if you could be any animal, what would you be?
kid: i would be a dog.
me: do you like dogs?
kid: kind of, but that's not why i want to be one.
me: then what is your reason?
kid: well, there are a lot of people in the world who can't see. if i was a dog, i could help those people get around. i really want to help all of the people who can't see.
me: (melted all over the floor.)
ablondeinkorea asked: How did you find the job at the private school?
Anonymous asked: hello, just a few questions! Firstly, I was wondering whether you work in a public school or a hagwon, and why. Also, what age of children do you teach, and why? I wasn't sure if you had a choice, or maybe a preference. I love reading your blog, it's very entertaining and I especially love the dialogues you post between students and teacha.
좋은 기분 있어요.
it’s friday. my classes are half over. my new, amazing desk is being delivered to my apartment tonight. the boy will be there to help with it and talk to the delivery man. (after eating something delicious, of course.) he’s also bringing a great bottle of wine and some brie. a perfect night in, during the most imperfect weather. tomorrow is my best friend’s big birthday bash in...
Anonymous asked: I'm not sure/can't remember if you've been asked this before... but did you learn Korean before or after you started teaching in Korea? Did you need to know Korean to apply for the position? Also, love your blog! Choosing to remain anonymous though ;)
January 2012
