More people in the Facebook

I am so happy 2 more friends decided to join the Facebook. It is so easy to keep track of birthdays, share favorite movies, music and etc. Today I dressed up and put on more make up to take pictures. It is provided by the school for the graduation album for the 6th graders. It was fun to see all the dressed up teachers. I understood why people dressed up and put on make up. The kids just stared at my face for a long time, followed me around - those kids who never before paid attention to me- especially little boys. I had to laugh.

Drama

The Landmark Forum started with 45 people. It took a lot to make that happen and I was excited to see my uncle and my co-teacher in it. There were some uninvited dramas but so far it is a breakthrough for human beings for all. I am so proud of all the participants.

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Life is amazing.

Got some shopping done

I found a nice store - was a bit on the expensive side but Thank goodness because, if it wasn't for the sweater I got yesterday, I would be freezing to death right now. Since there's no heat yet at school, It feels quite chilly in the corridors where all the windows are still wide open.

I now have a 4th grader who's kind of following me everywhere. She's cute. What a smart cookie. Some first graders are funny too.

The trick to have the kids who are trouble makers kiss the wall for a while seems to work. I like it because it's cruel but not violent. I don't need to be super angry or loud to control the classroom.

I got a lead from Janet about a job where they're looking for someone who speaks English and French. I'll check it out.

Was I wrong?

I thought the Koreans were the most sexually repressive people in the world but my visit to my Dad's province is making me wonder. The traditional lovestory is all about the love between a prostitute's daughter and an aristocrat's son. The whole setting about the celestial theme park and the later Choon Hyang's theme park both are very romantic and artsy. I prefer the old style one. It was lovely. It seems I prefer the old looking buildings - even though they are newly built. I learned so much about the culture and education system. The food was just amazing in the south west province where my father came from. It somewhat explains why my dad was so courageous to go after my mom - the impossible became possible. It's kind of sweet.

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Just some thoughts

I am interested in what makes something manifest your desires. I have had experiences where I had a very simple desire and thought - wouldn't it be nice if I had that and have if come through very easily. One was my toe shoes. I have no use for it but I wised I had them. The very next day my ballet teacher showed up with a pair that would only fit me. It was gorgeous ping pair with Swede toes, she got them in Italy that she could not wear because they were too small.

I also had this simple wish to visit my Dad's hometown. My employer - the City of Uiwang is sending me to that part of the country so that I can learn more Korean culture and become better English teacher.

Now I ponder, what can I imagine in life that would be so delicious that I have no resistance imagining it and having it?

Choosuk and more

The choosuk holiday was productive. I got a bookcase and a dresser and went through every single dusty book and cleaned up. It was very satisfying but exhausting. We had a tense day Choosuk. I participated in the ceremony. I thought about my mom and dad and missed them a lot. It was nice to be around cousins I don't see very often. Grandma seemed happy with all of her offsprings around.