No work? Hmm ...

I only taught one day this week.

Now, before you start cursing me for that, the one day I DID have to teach was Thursday. Thursday means I have to teach my least motivated class (two sections of 2-1) and my class with the biggest attitude (2-3). That makes it one of the hardest days ... tied with Monday (the day that I ONLY teach the unmotivated ones). So, that was not-so-fun.

Today was Friday - I spent two hours earlier tonight, helping a student prepare for an interview she has on Sunday. She's applying for a leadership position within the upcoming Model UN Conference. She's one of the top 16 - and from those 16, they will choose 10 leaders. I think she's got a really good shot at it - I can't wait to hear how it goes. She's only spent 4 months living abroad, and yet, she's one of the more articulate students in her class, even compared to students who have spent a longer time in English speaking countries. Anyways, I hope she does well.

We might start offering a TOEFL class again - if you have any suggestions of course material or things to focus on, let me know. Nothing's set in stone yet, but it may happen.

That's pretty much all that's new with work. Next week, there's no classes because of the students' field trip (Japan, China, Malaysia/Singapore), but I do have to prepare my lessons for the Winter Camp in January (January 17 - January 28, if you know of any middle school students looking for an English camp to attend). Any and all ideas for that will be welcome, as well. :)

Other news ... hmm ... last weekend, a group of us went to Oido on Saturday to eat copious amounts of fresh seafood. So fresh that ... it may or may not have still been alive. :) There was a good group of us - maybe 16 or so? - and it had been organized by 진규, who is 성돈's basketball buddy. It was a lot of fun! The sunset off the coast was AMAZING. Afterwards, most of us came back to Beomgye and went to Bar 10, and the night ended in Central Park. It was a pretty nice night - the weather was pleasant, the the food was good, and the company was fantastic. All-in-all, it was a good weekend.

OH! Last Tuesday, a group of us went to the soccer game - Korea versus Japan. Both teams didn't perform that well, but it was only a friendly match and nothing was at stake (except, perhaps, a little pride). PARK Ji-Sung didn't play at all - my students later informed me that he has an injury. CHA Du-Ri wasn't put in 'til the end, so I was a little sad about that. HOWEVER, Japan's captain, Makoto Hasebe, played the entire match ... 1 out of 3 isn't that bad. Also, I got to watch Japan's Keisuke Honda, who is pretty fantastic. AND I got to spend time with Judy, Seong-Don, Steve, Rob, Veena, Mi-Hee, and Hannah ... and that made it all worthwhile. :) The stadium was PACKED, though, which was really stinkin' cool.

THIS weekend ... hmmm. I'm heading down to Beomgye tomorrow morning, and everything's kinda up in the air at that point. :) Definitely need to invest in some skin products and new running shoes while I'm there, though. Sunday, after church, I'm planning on meeting Nick for dinner in Yeongtong ... and then I think on Monday we are planning on meeting (sorta halfway) in Itaewon. :) It'll be fun! Plus, it gives me an excuse to go to What the Book AGAIN ... :)

Anyways, that's my update. Your turn?? :)

PS - new songs ...
"God Made Woman" - Keith Urban
"Dance" - Caedmon's Call