Saturday School!

For decades, South Korean public schools have been in session from Monday through Saturday!  It wasn't until recently that they went from having school every Saturday to every other Saturday!  This was a really exciting change for both the students and the teachers!

Today, February 11th marks an even more exciting change in the Korean public school schedule, because for the first time ever, THERE'S NO MORE SCHOOL ON SATURDAYS IN KOREA!  That's right, kids can go home on Friday after school and actually have 2 full days to relax and be kids! 

Congratulations little Korean kiddos!  I hope you spend your Saturdays in the sun running around, playing with your friends, riding your bikes, and giving your mind a little break from studying!  We all know you deserve it! :) 

Snowed in...

Okay, so I'm not exactly snowed in (in fact there's no snow at all), but I might as well be!  It's freezing outside these days!  This morning I attempted to walk 3/4 of a mile to school in 15 degree weather!  I failed and hailed a taxi about 1/10th of the way!  I just plain couldn't do it! 

I'm a California / Arizona girl, and am certainly not used to this type of frigid weather!  What the heck do all you snowy state natives do when it's too cold to go outside?  I for one, keep myself busy by doing Jillian Michael's 20 minute workout DVD about 5 times a week to keep the winter pounds off...

... paint my nails, clean my apartment - over and over again, attempt to do the sock bun / sock curls almost every night, do puzzles, watch movies with Aaron, cook, fill out Mad Libs, browse the net, play games on my iphone, write blogs, watch TV and sit REALLY close to my heater!  

Speaking of TV, I'll share the shows I follow throughout the year!  If you really love a show that you think I might, please tell me.  I'm embarrased to say it, but I'm fully caught up with ALL of the following shows!  haha.  I'm telling you... the winter is cold around here (not to mention, I have at least 3 1/2 hours of free time at work everyday where I sit twiddling my thumbs at my desk)!

American Idol

Bachelor Pad (don't judge me!)

Breaking Bad

Glee

Gossip Girl

Grey's Anatomy

Mad Men

Mobbed

Modern Family

New Girl

Parenthood

Sister Wives (again... please don't judge me!)

SYTYCD

Sweet Home Albama TV

The Bachelor

The X Factor

I'm eager for spring to come!  Can you see now why I'm so excited for my Philippines beach vacation in 13 days?  I NEED IT!  Lord help me get through this winter season!! 

Feeling blessed!

Aaron and I were sitting around last night talking about how blessed we feel for being able to travel so much in the last three years. 

WE'VE BOTH TRAVELED ABROAD 13 TIMES in 3 YEARS! 

Before moving to Korea, I'd been to Mexico and Europe once... But never, in a million years, did I think I'd have the opportunity, or even enjoy, traveling through the countries of South East Asia.  Who knew?!

Korea was NEVER in my plan before coming here, but as it turns out, it's been one of the best things that's ever happened in my life!  Living and teaching English in Korea has afforded me a VERY comfortable lifestyle, rid me of my anxiety, given me the chance to travel without going broke, presented me with the love of my life, and has allowed me to live my life to the fullest!  I don't know when this chance will end, so for now I'm just thankful to God for it.   

25% Pay Raise!

I was just called down to my school Principal's office.  I never really know what to think when this happens... I know I'm never in trouble, because I'm not the kind of employee to break the rules, so I always just hope for the best!  Today turned out to be just that!

He ended up asking me if I would be willing to teach two (40 minute) after school classes a week to 10 or 15 1st and 2nd graders each class.  At first I was hesitant, but then when he told me what the parents would be paying for me to teach their kids, I could not resist!  In a country where education is everything, parents will pay top dollar for English classes with a foreigner.  If I have 20 total students sign up (which is the low end),
my yearly salary will go up 25%!!

I'm a millionaire ~ in Korean won of course, but a millionaire none the less! :)

Thank you Korea!

Music Mondays!

I have no idea what happened to my Music Monday posts!!  I used to do them religiously and then........... I stopped!  Sorry if you were a fan.  I'll bring them back, starting today! :)

This has a bit of a Michael Jackson Thriller feel, but Korean style, with zombies!  LOL

Enjoy!

T-ara: Lovey Dovey