Anyway, enough reflecting, heres whats new. First, allow me to apologize (again) for neglecting this blog. Although I have to say that the majority (not all) of my family and friends have really failed in terms of keeping in touch, its a two way street so I put some of the blame on you. PLEASE, POST COMMENTS, SEND EMAILS, TELL ME WHAT THINGS YOU LIKE OR WHAT TO READ ABOUT, THINGS YOU DONT LIKE, ETC... but most importantly, let me know you are still interested. There are times when I think I have a great idea to post about, but dont because it takes a lot of time and effort to write and edit this thing and I dont feel its appreciated most of the time. I know I have said this before, and let me stress again that some of you are very good about keeping in touch and I know everyone has a busy schedule, but its my feeling that if I can make time, you should be able to also. So try harder, all of you.
Second, the weather is finally getting warmer, we are nearing the end of winter and I am proud to have survived it. Some friends and I are going to try and take one more ski trip this weekend before Spring gets here, I hope the snow is still real.
Third, I get a new batch of students beginning March 1st. Korea does school a little differently in that the 1st new semester begins in March, including college. So, while I am disappointed that Koreans dont get to experience a summer break before school 'starts', I am excited that I will be getting new kindergarten students soon. In addition, I get to name more than half of my new students since most of them will be attending English school for their first time. My proposed list consisted of names from both family and friends, but it will honestly depend on what the parents are willing to accept. Stay posted to see if a Korean child was lucky enough to be named after you.
And finally, Happy Birthday to my Dad!
As always, be safe, Ill leave you will some pictures to compare my first day in Korea with a more recent one:
5 comments:
Your family LOVES your blog! Please don't stop writing - it's always entertaining.
It's hard to believe you've been there for 6 months; take full advantage of every adventure possible for the next 6 months.
Love, Mom
I'm still reading!!!! and lets not forget that I was the first one to text you! We all miss you and love you lots!!! I promise I'll email in the next few days. MISSS YOU!
meredith
You know I always keep up with the Life of a Waygookin!
Speaking from experience, getting responses is the toughest. People are out there reading- trust me... Just a lot of people don't know what to say or if you'll think it's weird (even when you TELL them that posting isn't weird).
I love the blog- keep it up- you;re doing a great job. When you come home, you'll take a few days to re-read it and you'll be happy you did it! You'll always remember the stories but never it as much detail as writing them down right after they happen!!
Miss yaaaaaaaa
Kate
does mine have curly hair? please tell me she does!!!
Hi Qunicy! I'm a friend of Kate's and she referred me to your blog and although I admit to the not keeping in touch, please don't stop writing. Keeping track of your adventures is as much for others as it is for you, look at the mark you're making.
Anywho, I read your blog every so often and I really enjoy it since the closest I've ever been to Asia is Australia. Not so close. Keep it up!
My favorite parts are th funny stories about your kids and the different odd things that either we would consider normal and Koreans think are crazy or vice versa. Funny signs. Jokes. Interesting traditions. Do they wear socks with Tevas or no? Have you learned to cook great Korean food yet? I'm looking forward to see what you name you're kids!
Have a super day!
ps- holidays? do they go to church? any mardi gras like traditions? how do the sizes of clothes and shoes relate to sizes in the states?
-Kate's coolest friend she's ever had from Lancaster, PA: Jocelyn
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