I'm back...

...to Korea. It was weird getting off the flight and feeling like I was at home.

For those of you that don't know, I went to Guam for vacation. Jennifer went with me. We had a great time shopping, eating and going to the beach. I was using SPF 50 and still burning, so we tried not to stay out in the sun too long. Also, I think I've been in Korea too long and I'm starting to develop a fear of the sun.

We rented a car and were able to travel around the coast of the whole island. It is a US territory, so it felt similar in many ways, but also had a very tropical, relaxed feel. I assume it's similar to Hawaii. Here is an album of our pictures. And here is an album of our food pictures. We enjoyed the food options a little too much.

I totally agree.

Today my students had to write what they thought about undercover reporting to reveal company secrets.

Jane wrote, "Revealing other's privates should be banned."

Smart girl.

New Apartment

I posted pictures on my facebook. Click here if you want to see them!

Moving Day

Monday at 4:30 pm I was informed I would be moving on Tuesday at 10:00 am.*** Since the movers pack most everything for me I didn't have too much to do, but a little more notice would have been nice.
Unfortunately, I accidentally packed my camera. I wish I had pictures of these movers. Two adjushis (old Korean men) showed up with a couple trucks and a bunch of baskets. They would throw all my stuff into these baskets, stack up two or three and then throw them on their back to carry down three flights of stairs. They did the same thing with my washing machine and my refrigerator. They were like pack mules.
When we got to my new apartment they brought it all in and I had to unload the baskets. I was emptying the food basket into my refrigerator and saw a single egg in the middle of it. There wasn't a scratch on it. These men are truly professionals. (They did break my fridge, but I was too impressed with the egg to care.)

***For those of you that don't know, my school moved in November. They kept everyone in their apartments until the lease ran up. Mine just happened to be the longest lease.

I'm not-so-smart again.

I have been studying for the GRE with a Kaplan prep book. I felt I was finally starting to master the practice questions. However, I finished it and still had a month left to study. I bought a Barron's study book to keep up the practice. This book is much more difficult. It makes me feel like I'm starting my studying over. The worst part is I only have two weeks left until my test!

So here it is...the most ridiculous analogy I've seen so far...

LAST : SHOE ::
a) cuff : trousers
b) finale : curtain
c) pattern : glove
d) buckle : belt
e) strap : slip

No cheating! The prize is my respect and admiration. :) Good luck.

Tuesday, June 2--Day 8

It's over. Today we had a meeting, and they cleared us to come back and teach. However, they still will be checking our temperature when we get to work.
It was a nice break even though I didn't get paid as much and didn't really get to go anywhere. I was able to do a lot of GRE studying. I only 20 days left until my test. Cross your fingers and say a prayer for me please. I have sworn off friends, food and almost any type of fun until I take the test. Hopefully it will pay off!