It’s has been a long time! Four years, actually. Since my last blog post, I’ve been involved in so many projects and ventures it’s hard to keep count of them. I’ve also been abroad a few times. I’ll be adding […]
Tooth Extraction in Korea
I had my first surgical procedure today (technically yesterday since it’s after midnight.) I wanted my bottom left wisdom tooth removed. It wasn’t hurting me or anything. It had grown in wrong and I just didn’t like it. The staff […]
Last Day of Dochang Summer English Camp
So long Dochang Yesterday was my last visit to Dochang Elementary School. I’m going to miss my kids. They’re a class of only three boys and so much fun. I wish all three of them had shown up for the […]
The End is Near
In two weeks my five month ESL adventure in South Korea will come to an end. All resignation paperwork has been turned in. My luggage is packed. I’m ready and waiting. I never did experience the honeymoon phase of coming here […]
Making The Goal in Half The Time
I set my mind on a financial goal before arriving in Korea, and I’ve been true to reaching it. I’m thankful for the financial discipline I have. I came here on a one year contract not aware of the bear […]
A Tuesday Afternoon: Day In The Life Of A TEFL Teacher Abroad
Reflecting It is Tuesday afternoon. I am sitting at a bus stop in the little town of Yukdan-ri. I have completed my day of teaching at Geunnam Elementary School. Now, I’m just sitting here relaxing, reflecting. I’ve been on my […]
A Tuesday Afternoon
Reflecting It is Tuesday afternoon. I am sitting at a bus stop in the little town of Yukdan-ri. I have completed my day of teaching at Geunnam Elementary School. Now, I’m just sitting here relaxing, reflecting. I’ve been on my […]
Co-teacher
Where’s my co-teacher? Ok. So I go in for work at about 8:55 this morning. My co-teacher isn’t in the classroom. So, I do my normal whipping out of my laptop and start typing away on lesson plans, etc. There’s […]
I Got The Job: Now I’m An EPIK Teacher
My EPIK teacher life It’s official. I am an EPIK teacher in South Korea! No more hospital lab work. I’ve gotten TEFL certified and cleared to teach English in South Korea. Since I’ll be away for a while and having […]
I’m An EPIK Teacher
My EPIK teacher life It’s officiIt’s official. I am an EPIK teacher in South Korea! No more hospital lab work. I’ve gotten TEFL certified and cleared to teach English in South Korea. I decided to start this blog to chronicle […]