My first week here is coming to an end, and I'm beginning to get settled in--almost. I need my own nest. My apartment won't be ready for a couple of weeks. So until then I'm living out of 4 suitcases. Yes, four! I just couldn't narrow it down any further. I'm still getting tired early in the afternoon and getting up early in the morning. But day by day it's getting better.
I've had two observation days at school and will begin teaching next week sometime. Koreans are very study oriented. I'm amazed how these little kids go from class to class with only an hour lunch break. The meals are large with lots of Korean variety. They all eat everything on their plates. Then they can play until the next class. Everything is in English. We don't speak any Korean to them. However, Bible class is interpreted. The children take turns saying the prayer for each class. The classes are only 30 minutes long; then they change. The teachers teach 13 classes a day. You have to be very organized to get everything in that needs to be covered. The children range in age from 3 to 7 years. However, here their ages start from conception, not birth. So, it is difficult to understand. I guess they have a conception day?? Anyway, once a month the school celebrates birthdays for those born in that month. It's a really big deal. I did a video of the celebration yesterday, but can not post it yet as I don't have my laptop hooked up to internet yet. I'm using my roomates computer now.
Today is a Saturday. I went shopping for a few necessities and cleaned the apartment. Carrie is busy with her Church all weekend. I may go with her tomorrow, but I want to go to the church in Kunsan eventually.
I will be writing again next week. Everything is so new right now. I'm sure I'll have alot to talk about with my new adventure. See you then!
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