Mountain

See that little mountain in the back -- that's Mount Halla. I just finished climbing it in that picture! Yeehaw!

Emmanuella, me, and Jason - post climb

Jeju Island

SO, not only do I have the easiest job on the face of this planet. BUT, my school decided to send us all to Jejudo (do = island) for a working vacation. Jeju is known as the "Hawaii of Korea". I don't know if it was quite like Hawaii -- but I saw a palm tree or two.

The trip was a success. We did the whole 60 year old tour bus activities --we visited some botanical gardens, climbed a mountain (worst 2 hours of my life, but the view was nice), rode some horses (looked more like ponies to me), went to a sex park (whoa, that's not a 60 year old tour bus activity), and ate the local cuisine (and you all know how I feel about Korean food). Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure. Yes, I said pleasure and now I'm showing you a picture of a gigantic penis (I'm sorry Mom!).

Loveland!

Mount Halla (hooollllaaa!)

Who doesn't love a penis statue?

Jason, Trevor and Mr. Jeong

The work portion of the trip was visiting a couple institutions that are similar to IFTC (my school). One school had a pretty neat airport simulation room. They love dialogues and simulations in Korea. They think it is important for children to learn about travelling in an airport, going to hospital, and making reservations at a hotel - I guess in case their mom and dad aren't around. I don't know.

It was nice to get to know the Korean teachers in a non-work environment. They are a fun crowd and love to share soju with the international teachers. Soju is Korea's alcohol and they drink it like water here.

Anyway, it's just about time to eat.

I hope all is well, wherever you are.

TGIF @ IFTC

My job.

What can I say about my job?

We do not have any students for the month of December. Our next batch of "students" will arrive in January. They are a group of 100 teacher trainees.

What does this mean for me? It means EVERYDAY IS FRIDAY!

Below I have included a flexible schedule for my "Fridays" at IFTC (Incheon Foreign Language Training CentEr).

8:45AM - Arrive at IFTC by van.
8:50AM - Walk to the International Teacher's office.
8:55AM - Set up my laptop.
8:57AM - Start surfing the internet (checking e-mail, myspace, blogging, etc).
12:00PM - Lunch time!! After 3 hours of internet, I'm HUNGRY!
1:30PM - After lunch nap.
2:25PM - Wake to the sound of satellite TV and watch some of our favourite shows from home.
4:00PM - Thinking about going home. It's not time yet though.
4:01PM - Read some of my current book.
4:30PM - Play an office round of internet Family Feud.
5:00PM - Start to pack up my area in the office.
5:05PM - Sit outside waiting for the van to arrive.
5:15PM - Depart for our apartments.

I know, it's a tough life I lead.