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This week has been a bit on the crazy side.
Quite a few things have happened at work that have really made me and my co-workers feel frustrated and just generally upset. Unnecessary comments made during teachers meetings, unfair changes in schedules, and a few other things that make work really hard to enjoy lately.
Most of it is just completely ridiculous.
Small rant over. Now, I have to talk about the good aspects.
My job isn't that bad. Actually, it's a good job. I get paid well for what I do and it's putting me in the middle of a lot of opportunity. I feel thankful and blessed to be here in Korea and be working where I work. Nothing can ever be perfect, right? I guess I don't mind the imperfections since they're, in actuality, so minor.
I really like my co-workers (Korean and foreign), and the office atmosphere is pretty good (with small exceptions...).
The way things are run at that school, and the way English is taught... I would change some of that, honestly. But it's really none of my business. I'm just a teacher. I'm not a supervisor or an administrator. I'm just an educator. I have little control! Once that's accepted, it's a little easier. A little.
Anyway, all in all I'm glad to be here. As frustrating as the job can be sometimes, I like working at my school the majority of the time.
I guess what I'm trying to say all in all is: Life is good.
HERE COMES THE WEEKEND....YO!
The weekend is fast approaching. Tomorrow is Friday, almost always a day to look forward to. Even though it's one of my longest days, the classes seem to go by so much faster because with the passing of each minute I know that it's one minute closer to the end of the day and the beginning of the weekend.
This weekend in particular is worth looking forward to because my hair is going short again! I'm actually really excited about the transition back into short hair. How exciting!
IN OTHER NEWS
Small shopping spree today gave me a mood boost after a particularly horrible day yesterday.
Anna Sui Perfume
New Purse
Some shorts and two short sleeve shirts.
YES, Korean pants/jeans/shorts fit me here! Most Korean clothing shops carry up to a size 80.
For those of you who are wondering about Korean sizes: a size 80 is about a size 32 or an 11/12. The next size down is a 76 which is a size 30 or 9/10. It follows pretty much the same rules as any other jean/pant sizing. Some brands run bigger or smaller than others.
Also, the shirts in stores can go up to a 105, but the average large size is 100. Actually, the shirt sizes here tend to run about the same as in the states. However, boutique shopping can be a bit of a hassle. Boutiques don't carry larger sizes (since the majority of the gals in Korea aren't the larger sizes). Luckily though, the style now is big and baggy.
I bought a shirt the other day that feels a bit like a tent on me... and there was only one size. So it's not like I over guesstimated. The shirt was just styled to be that large. So if you're on your way to Korea anytime soon, don't worry about the clothing situation. More than likely you'll be able to find plenty to fit/suit you here.
A bit of make-up (fun!)
Some lovely smelling face-masks (strawberry, pomegranate, and green tea!)
Cute boxes and storage drawers for organization! <---- Super cheap!
Anyway.
Enough of my shopping recap.
I've really got to charge the battery to my camera so that I can get some pictures up. First I should probably try to find my other adapter... then buy a new one if I can't find it because having only one is a smidge troublesome.
Alright then, well, I probably won't post again until after my hair cut this weekend. Are you as excited as I am?!
Probably not. But that's okay!
Everyone have a wonderful Friday!
Until next time,
~Auggie
This week has been a bit on the crazy side.
Quite a few things have happened at work that have really made me and my co-workers feel frustrated and just generally upset. Unnecessary comments made during teachers meetings, unfair changes in schedules, and a few other things that make work really hard to enjoy lately.
Most of it is just completely ridiculous.
Small rant over. Now, I have to talk about the good aspects.
My job isn't that bad. Actually, it's a good job. I get paid well for what I do and it's putting me in the middle of a lot of opportunity. I feel thankful and blessed to be here in Korea and be working where I work. Nothing can ever be perfect, right? I guess I don't mind the imperfections since they're, in actuality, so minor.
I really like my co-workers (Korean and foreign), and the office atmosphere is pretty good (with small exceptions...).
The way things are run at that school, and the way English is taught... I would change some of that, honestly. But it's really none of my business. I'm just a teacher. I'm not a supervisor or an administrator. I'm just an educator. I have little control! Once that's accepted, it's a little easier. A little.
Anyway, all in all I'm glad to be here. As frustrating as the job can be sometimes, I like working at my school the majority of the time.
I guess what I'm trying to say all in all is: Life is good.
HERE COMES THE WEEKEND....YO!
The weekend is fast approaching. Tomorrow is Friday, almost always a day to look forward to. Even though it's one of my longest days, the classes seem to go by so much faster because with the passing of each minute I know that it's one minute closer to the end of the day and the beginning of the weekend.
This weekend in particular is worth looking forward to because my hair is going short again! I'm actually really excited about the transition back into short hair. How exciting!
IN OTHER NEWS
Small shopping spree today gave me a mood boost after a particularly horrible day yesterday.
Anna Sui Perfume
New Purse
Some shorts and two short sleeve shirts.
YES, Korean pants/jeans/shorts fit me here! Most Korean clothing shops carry up to a size 80.
For those of you who are wondering about Korean sizes: a size 80 is about a size 32 or an 11/12. The next size down is a 76 which is a size 30 or 9/10. It follows pretty much the same rules as any other jean/pant sizing. Some brands run bigger or smaller than others.
Also, the shirts in stores can go up to a 105, but the average large size is 100. Actually, the shirt sizes here tend to run about the same as in the states. However, boutique shopping can be a bit of a hassle. Boutiques don't carry larger sizes (since the majority of the gals in Korea aren't the larger sizes). Luckily though, the style now is big and baggy.
I bought a shirt the other day that feels a bit like a tent on me... and there was only one size. So it's not like I over guesstimated. The shirt was just styled to be that large. So if you're on your way to Korea anytime soon, don't worry about the clothing situation. More than likely you'll be able to find plenty to fit/suit you here.
A bit of make-up (fun!)
Some lovely smelling face-masks (strawberry, pomegranate, and green tea!)
Cute boxes and storage drawers for organization! <---- Super cheap!
Anyway.
Enough of my shopping recap.
I've really got to charge the battery to my camera so that I can get some pictures up. First I should probably try to find my other adapter... then buy a new one if I can't find it because having only one is a smidge troublesome.
Alright then, well, I probably won't post again until after my hair cut this weekend. Are you as excited as I am?!
Probably not. But that's okay!
Everyone have a wonderful Friday!
Until next time,
~Auggie
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