Oh my, where does the time go? I can't believe I've been back in Korea for a month and have had absolutely no time to write. Everyday I think about things to write down, but by the time I get home, I'm just too tired to write, too tired to communicate anymore. August was my school's summer intensive course, which meant that we offered more class time to students. Of course, more class time for students meant more teaching time for teachers. Days were long. Kids and staff worked hard. I do see improvement, though, so I'd say the hard work was worthwhile.
This past week was the first week of our new semester. Kids are settling back into their pre-summer-intensive routine. August's monthly progress reports and September's lesson plans have kept me more than busy after the kids have gone for the day. We have two new teachers--one Korean and one Canadian--and several new students. In addition, we rearranged some of the classrooms at school, so now we're all making adjustments. I'm hoping things will settle down this week. A really nasty cold is going around, and I feel like I'm catching it, too.
My distance courses through the University of North Dakota are going well. I love the geology course and am tolerating the calculus course. I don't really know where I'm going with these courses--maybe nowhere--but I wanted to broaden my academic background a little. I was so focused on religion (and related) courses in college that I didn't really explore other subjects that have always interested me like physical sciences. It's not necessarily a career move--just an exploration and a chance to engage my mind in something other than figuring out what people are saying to me.
August was very hot and humid, but September has brought the cool weather with it. Today was drizzly all day and cool. Now the rain has stopped, and I'm thinking about walking up to the artesian well at the base of the mountain to fill my water bottles. Some fresh air would be good after this busy week.
I have big plans for this month. Next weekend I'm taking a tour of the DMZ (demilitarized zone--the area around the border with North Korea) and going to Chloe's middle school's festival. The following weekend I'm going on a hiking trip in North Korea and the following two weekends I'll be in Beijing. Exciting times ahead. Some days I ask myself, "Is this really my life?" Check back for photos.
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Yay for Ellen!!!
Yay for Jane, too!!!
I loved our visit to the DMZ...it was not only educational, but fun too. Our tour guide was a hoot! I always knew how small the DMZ was, but until you actually see these 2 countries separated but such a short distance it's unbelievable to think that they are decades apart.
Have fun on all your adventures!
One of the things I loved about studying other courses is that it allowed me to see the larger picture in my major, and helped me get a better sense of how everything fits together. I'm glad you're doing well and having a good time with the courses. Looking forward to pictures soon, and take care of yourself!
Hey, I remember you! Welcome back online and I look forward to your wonderful photography.
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