Friday, December 5, 2008

Getting Use To Routine!!!

Wow!!! I can't believe one week has already gone by. There has been lots to do and not enough time it seems. I work from 2:10 P.M. to 7:20 P.M. I have twelve different lessons to teach and a total of 23 different classes. Some classes I have twice. This past Monday I started my job and was very nervous. Once I started teaching all my training took over and got lost in my teaching, the time flew by quickly. At first the students weren't sure about me teaching them, but after a few classes had me, all the students loved me and couldn't wait to get to my class. I have a few classes that are challenging, but I will be able to meet the challenge once the students get use to me.
My coworkers are fanstatic and treat me very well. I have more classes than any of them because I teach all of their students where they each have three to four classes, the same classes. They too are excited to work with me and often ask me questions about English, whether it be articulation, cutlure, or syntax. There is one coworker that I have grown close to as she lives near me and we take the same bus to and from work. She speaks English well and helps me with my Korean. I love spending time with her. My employer is also good to me. He gets me anything I need and makes sure I eat everyday as I do not get a break like the other teacher. They also realized I love coffee and are always offering me coffee, lol. Today my employer bought me a washing machine and tomorrow will help me buy a cell phone, I am very happy :). He has also invited me over to his house for dinner because last week he had to cancel.
My appartment is getting things that it needs very slowly. My coworker and I have been going to this shopping store called Emart, to get supplies or when I need food. It is less than a five minute walk from my house. Emart is like Costco, except there is no pizza, but has a food court with Mcdonalds and other Korean food places. Very Good to eat. I have not had any trouble eating Korean food, in fact I love it very much. There is a lot of variety and different kinds of food, similiar to America. Things like Mexican and Chinese(surprise, surpise), Tiwanese, Etc... Hey little bro, when you come here you will like some of the food. Some of it is very spicy, while other is very bland. There is something for everyone.
Well, I guess that is it for now. I will do my best to keep this updated, but as I have not found an internet cafe yet and have been checking internet at work or my friends house can be diffcult. There is one thing I do ask, I have been having difficulty with finding things I need to teach, such as markers, stock cards and othere things. Please pray that I can find what I need to do my job well. Also pray for my health as it is now very cold and it seems everyone is getting a cold. I think that is it for now. Love you all and miss you. Please leave me comments, they are encouraging to me. P.S Today was our first snow!!!

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow! I see you're settling in well. I'm glad that you are having a great time there. Do they celebrate Christmas there? Love and miss you.


Elmo

Melissa Brosch said...

Hey Reha! I'm glad to hear that you are already jumping into life there! Can't wait to hear more details about your students!

Reha said...

Hey, thanks for the encouragement and it means a lot as I know you are busy. Yes they do celebrate Christmas her, it is almost as big as it is in America. I have been invited to do many things, but I can't make up my mind lol. :) Love you and miss you too.