So I have officially been here for 6 months, and have survived thus far. That means my contract is just over half way done now. Half time of a soccer game, middle of the 4th in a baseball game, 10 minute mark of the 2nd period in a hockey game and so on.
I don't really have a lot to report, just thought I would give an update. Unfortunately, to date I really have not saved a whole lot of money due to paying off student loans and consuming alcohol. I'm going to probably do some traveling during the summer, within Korea and perhaps beyond into the depths of South East Asia. No solid plans yet. Thailand and China are 2 places that have been thrown around.
The teaching I am still enjoying for the most part. I do have a couple classes however where I feel completely lost. I don't have control in the classes and that is one thing that is difficult to regain. Admittedly I am way too soft. It is something I will definitely need to work on.
Once the travelling is over and I have used up all my vacation time, I will focus on saving some cash. I am also going to attempt to pick up a little more Korean as well. My best bet there is to listen hard and write things down during Hapkido, which I am now a Blue Belt in. If I stick to that I should be a Black Belt by the time I leave Korea.
About Me
- Andy Weiler
- I went to Trent University in Peterborough Ontario for my under graduate degree, a joint major of history and philosophy. After my under grad I lived in Daegu, South Korea for one year. That is where I started blogging, to keep friends and family up to date with my life. I enjoyed the blogging experience and have since lived in Australia and traveled a little of Europe. I enjoyed writing the first blog so much that I have started writing about my experiences all over the world. Currently I am living in the Middle East, in Kuwait. While at this time I haven't been to many places, my hope is to see other places and write about them here along the way. Comments are always welcome. I like to know what people think as well as to know who is reading.
2 comments:
I can sympathize with losing control of the classroom and being 'soft'. Experience will definitely change that. My problem was worrying about what the kids would think of me when I try to enforce things. But I find that they get upset at the moment, but forget about it afterwards. And being consistent is a must!
Thailand would be a great place to visit. How about Japan??
expensive!
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