Snowboarding in Muju

Admittedly, I’m not in the best mood as I do some notepad blogging while on a ski trip in Muju.  It’s nothing serious, just not the typical food or sleep, the weather is cold and I’m growing a bit irritated with my companions up here.  Eight people in close contact for four straight days and [...]

SNSD Extra!!

This commercial for Gubne Chicken plays about 2500 times per day in Korea.  I told the students it was my favorite commercial and they told me it was SNSD (Girl’s Generation)!  So, check it out.  This is something you would see watching television on Korea.

I have not tried the chicken.  Even [...]

Rainism

If you are Korean, then this song is probably old news.  But, in my case, I’ve just identified it last week.  The song is pretty hip and the dancing is dynamite.  I’d say Rain is the biggest solo music star here, and I know he’s already gone global.  Check him out!

Another Ass Coworker

Back at work, after a single-day weekend, trying to learn these kids some goddamned English.  I’m kidding, of course; I have a much better attitude than that.  Also, I’m doing a very good job at work this month.  But things have happened that have made the academy a much more aggravating place to be.
First, our [...]

Gee

I heard this song “Gee” listening to the playlist at Kevin’s Bar and I was hooked by the catchy vocals, the rhythmic break during the chorus (listen for it!) and the ridiculous English lyrics.  Don’t get me wrong…the entire song is ridiculous, but the words especially so.  The video screen at Kevin’s showed the lyrics, [...]

Craziness Working

I am working more hours now than I have ever worked in my life, I think.  Eleven hours per day at the workplace, 7.5 of which are on my feet teaching.  And I’ve been seriously teaching, too.  Good lesson plans, managing students and taking work home so I can return it to them in a [...]

Changwon Crew

There is no shortage of foreigners doing various things in Changwon, but I’m fortunate to have hooked up with a small community of friends who are good-natured and fun along with being responsible and trustworthy.  This is a group from which I see one or more members virtually day.  I’ve come to call it the [...]

Seoul Vacation, Part IV

My feet are the most cracked and rough they have ever been.  Thanks to Changwon Chica I know that I am not alone in this experience!
Okay, so the trip was long ago now and I should have finished this posting.  The school schedule has changed so that we work from 8:30am through 7pm.  It’s not [...]

Seoul Vacation, Part III

My first trip to Seoul was began a week ago today and, although the instant enthusiasm about it has subsided, it was still so wonderful that I’d like to share!  One thing which seems so irrelevant but just tickled me during the entire weekend is a cafe that is now my all-time favorite.  All over [...]