Back to School

After Lunar New Year, it's back to school

As if you would call what i do working. So I am not saying 'back to work' just simply back to school. 

I accendently published this before I wrote anything, so sorry!

Anyway today was grade 6 graduation, and I wasn't expected to do anything except sit back and enjoy the show. 

There were a heap of awards handed out, and some of my fave kids got a prize so that was nice. Some scholarships were also handed out, and as I was lucky enough to be seated next to Mrs. Lee she was able to explain to me a little about some of the awards. She was super pleased when this particular girl got a scholarship - apparently the girl was very bright but had no parents and lived with her Grandmother. It was sad, I always thought she was a quiet girl and I am glad she got the award. 

One of the highlights of the ceremony was the old Principal who came back today for this ceremony and also his retirement ceremony which followed (more about that later).

I swear to God he was dressed in his dress robes*. He looked like a full on wizards bar the hat. The photos are not up yet but when I see them I will upload some to show you. I didn't take any, I only had my phone and it was nearly out of battery. As per usual I had no idea any of this was happening today until I got to school. Ugh. 

Minor side note - 

After pashing a Korean boy the other week I keep having flashbacks and nightmares that he is in high school (you CANNOT tell how old some of these guys are ok? It's not just me everyone says they look super young) and that i will see him around Songtan in his uniform with his mum or something. 

I swear to you he was at the ceremony today. Its someones older brother I know it. He was on the other side of the gym and maybe didn't notice me (what a fucking joke as if he didn't I am the only foreigner I stick out like a sore thumb) and at the end of it all I bailed out the other entrance and went straight up to the conference room. Who knows maybe it wasn't the same guy - but I am not taking any chances. I thought he looked smug when I said where I worked... Ugh.

ANYWAY back to the main story.

After that there was a little bit of time before the Principal's goodbye ceremony. So I took that opportunity to pee and to find a hot pack. Hot packs are the best things in the world, they really should get these in Australia. For winter, you just put them in your pocket and they keep warm all day. And they only cost 500won. 

This ceremony took forever and I had no idea what was going on. The Principal appeared to be having an ok time and he gave the longest speech in history. He pretty much told his entire life story but there were pictures too so at least I had some idea what he was saying. Pics of his military service, wedding, births of his children, their weddings, birth of grandchildren, different schools he has taught at... I think the guy is mid 60's but I could be wrong. 

We then had a super awesome lunch, it was some sort of beef stew and was really tasty, I copied the other teachers and tipped my rice into the bowl and it was goooood. And we got fruit too. I think I have now gone over my calorie intake for the day cos of the rice so I don't know what i will have for dinner now :( chicken and salad I spose.

So now I am sitting here at my desk, with Co beside me and I am blogging and playing fb scrabble with Mathil, Jess and Sara. Anyone else wanna play just hit me up. 

Lunar New Year

I scored big time and ended up with a 5 day weekend. I had the Friday, Monday and Tuesday off, but the only problem was I was told at the last minute. I think I may have complained about that last week. Anyway, Mathil and I ended up having a big night on Thurs as she was also off on the Friday, and I was drunk until pretty much Sunday. It was such a great weekend, hanging with old friends, meeting new friends and learning some pick-up lines in Korea (thanks HeeJin!!!). I wish every weekend was as fun, and I also wish that I can know earlier next time so I can plan to get out of the province. 

OMG update! I was just told I can have tomorrow and Friday off too!!! I love Korea!!! 사랑해!!!!

And again. I wish I had known sooner so I could have planned to get out of the province. So I have a 4 day weekend now and I will be hanging around here again... Boo...

Actually, I think I might take myself into the city tomorrow and go to a museum or something. I know it will be a little lonely but I am a big girl I am sure I can manage! I will let you know where I go and how I get along :)

Anyway, now I am so excited about my days off I can't even type. I think Friday I will go hunting for foreign food ingredients and do some cool cooking! And I want to try making the cool Korean noodle dish I love so much.

SO MUCH TO PLAN g2g guys.

Hope everyone else is having a fab day! The Year of the Snake is gonna be an awesome one! Haha talk about a 180 turn in my feeling on horoscopes huh. I am so funny I bet you are all dying with laughter right now. 

Enjoy, citizens.

xoxo