Today was cold, snowy, then wet, then dry, then wet again. Gotta love Korea in the late fall :) It does however make for a more refreshing walk home from school at night though. I don't think I'll ever take the subway after work again my walks have become my favorite part of the day. My kids are getting excited because tomorrow is December which means the countdown to Christmas is on. This will be my first year ever that I am going to spend Christmas in a country that doesn't celebrate. I think I might just put on a hijab and go spend some time in a mosque. I think I would be very interested in doing that while in Egypt. Anyway 25 more days until Christmas! Just a reminder to all..I LIKE PRESENTS :)

I've invited one of my classes to my house for a Christmas party. I am now starting to think that I am insane. They are so stoked about coming and it just happens to be on the birthday of one of my kids so we are going to have a cake for her..but 10, 9 year olds in my place and me. Insane..I'm sure of it.

I have no idea why but blogger is NOT letting me publish comments and hasn't let me all day. Beaks I got ur comment and as for how F class did..I have no comment.

We had song contest today and so far my students are the undefeated champions!! We kicked serious butt today and won AGAIN. That's two outta 3 which rocks. My kids are the best!

Today I was able to get a lot accomplished at work. Our graduation is coming up sooner than later and I needed to get the ball rolling today. Our theme this year is Emotions. Each kid has a different emotion and they are going to explain how you feel when you have that emotion and what makes them feel that way. I gave them some song choices of happy and sad songs. Since they are graduating I wanted them to have as much of a say as possible. They chose Mmmbop by Hanson and Everybody Hurts by R.E.M. Should be an interesting one this year!

I have less than 25 days until I leave for Egypt. I'm so excited I feel like I might jump right out of my skin!!!!! It can't come soon enough but I have so much to do before I leave! No pictures to share..because my camera is still broken. Soon I hope though.

I talked to Heidi and I'm forgiven...which is a good thing. I also heard from Adrian whom I haven't talked to in awhile! Now that I'm feeling less guilty I saw this pic on RL's blog and I took it cause Cam and I look so happy being dirty in RL's birthday book :)

Sometimes...I can be a big asshole (sometimes..) Last night I got a little too drunk and pulled a disappearing act with RL and hopped in a cab and came home. I'm sorry Heidi for telling you I was just going to the bank machine..I'm not sure why I didn't tell you I was leaving..I suck :(

YES!

Thank Fuck it's Friday! This has been a longggg week with lots of things to do work wise. I'm glad it is finally the weekend because Heidi has invited us all to go to the DMZ tomorrow which should be great because I've never been and then we get to watch her play soccer against the soliders (there better be some hot guys in that mix somewhere!). Then tomorrow night I'm meeting my partner teacher Sunny and heading to Itaewon (hopefully my friends will join too at least that is the plan thus far). Then um good things will happen after that......hope you all have a good one!

I love this girl

Thank you Rachel Lynn for the thoughtful gift xoxox

Jes sent along pics she took today at Heidi and RL's b-day party. Some are hot..some..are not..and some I wish I hadn't of missed!


This is Jes practically peeing herself outside of my door trying not to wake me up..good thing I was still out drinking ;)


I drank this bottle in less than 20 minutes all by myself (thanks Heidi!)


Pretty much the hottest portrait of Heidi and Rachel Lynn ever!


I'm not sure what's going on in this one but I'm sad I missed it!


I hope Cam get's me something this great for my birthday!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends celebrating today! Gobble Gobble!

Don't you love it when people pleasantly surprise you by being awesome?

Some photos from Rachel Lynn and Heidi's birthday party. Jes looked so smokin in her red top someone should have arrested her for her public display of hotness!

Any ideas on how to make yourself stop loving someone?

I really miss Beaker, the end of February just can't come soon enough. I was looking through some pics and realized there was a batch I hadn't posted from one of his MANY going away functions! Blogger is only letting me post a few but more will follow I just don't know when.



I just met up with Min and Heidi and Min treated us to a wonderful Indian dinner. DELICIOUS!Thanks Min!

Last night was an interesting one to say the least. Jes, Joel, Rachel Lynn, and I met up and headed to a little Italian place for the girl's birthdays. You can bring your own wine to this restaurant so you can imagine what state we were all in after being there for a few hours. We had a nice time and Min arrived safely from America for Heidi's birthday (thanks for the lip balm!). After dinner we all split up and headed in cabs to Hongdae. We started at Tin Pan and danced and shouted and had a great time and Heidi decided to move the party to Tin Pan 2. Thankfully we didn't stay there long because I'm sorry but that bar SUCKS. We then proceeded to SKA bar (which would be great if it wasn't the size of my apartment! I feel phobic in there). After an hour or so Cam, Saejin, Joel and I decided to take off and get some food. Heidi had already bailed because she was messy...So we said our goodbyes and instead of food we ended up in a taxi heading to Itaewon!! We made our way up to Queen...we got there around 2am and Cam was in rough shape so he and Saejin left pretty quickly. Joel and I ended up staying alllllll night. I drank far toooo much and we sang our hearts out to the AWESOME music that was playing and we had a nice time checking out all the cute boys in there! We ended up closing the bar and I got home around 7. Today I feel like a bag of ass. It was worth it though :) Hopefully pictures will follow at some point when I can steal them from my friends.

Happy Birthday Heidi!

Last weekend when Rachel Lynn, Heidi, and I went to Seoul Land I saw a very interesting stage show. I was laughing so hard it took me a minute to click in that I should video tape this performance! Here is a little snip-it of what we saw. Cute characters and families watching..but um check out the music!

Can I get a C Five?

I can't believe it's finally Friday! I wish I could erase this past week from my memory! I'm going to chill out tonight and then tomorrow get ready to go out and party for Heidi and Rachel Lynn's birthdays. Should be good but no pics unless I steal em because my camera is still broken. Here are some "hot photos" though in honour of the birthday girls! Now I'm going to go and watch a documentary called Jesus Camp about a bunch of freaky little kids who want to be the next Billy Graham. Sounds scary to me but I'm curious.




later...OMG seriously can everyone out there go download Jesus Camp! That is some freaked out shit!!!

I just watched one of the funniest films I've seen in a LONGGG time. It's a great little independant Aussie film called Kenny. It's about a man who works as a pumper ( a porta potty man). There were so many funny pooooo jokes I fell off the couch laughing so hard. I just have to post this line because I think it's funny..

I've wondered how different life would be if shit didn't stink..you know if it smelled nice like flowers or potpourri. Imagine you could go over to someone's house and say I'd like to use your crapper and they'd be like oh fantastic last time you were over here sensational! what was that? lavender?

Heidi needs to see this movie!

I can't see youuu!

I'm never eating eggs again

Well today was a first at LCI Kids Club for me..I had to deal with..VOMIT!!!! I've had my kindies for over a year and today was the first time any of them has ever puked. When I say puke..I mean he ate rotten eggs for breakfast and puked them up all over the place. If there is one thing I can't see or can't hear is puke. Do you remember that scene with Lard Ass in Stand By Me?? Well that pretty much happened..my kid puked.another looked and he puked and the cycle continued. The school smelled so horrible all day long..I couldn't eat lunch..and frankly..it is going to be a longgg time before I can ever eat eggs again.

I also noticed on my site meter that there are a lot of people dropping by searching for information about my school. Probably because we are hiring like 7 teachers right now for March. All I can say is you better be normal and sane!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL LYNN!

Beaker has left the building...almost

Today was Beaker's last day at work. I would normally be sad and cry but he has decided to come back and has re-signed for March! WOOHOO! So that means only four months Beakerless and then he'll be back to do it all over again. Tonight we are having YET another going away dinner for him..galbi and a few beers and then I'm sure he's gotta pack. Good luck Beaks! I love you! I'll miss! Until we meet again...xoxox

This is for Jes

Seoul Land

I love a crisp fall day! Today the sun was out and the skies were clear and RL, Heidi, and I headed off for Seoul Land. The wonderful thing about Seoul is that there are two amusement parks in the city and one close by (if you love riding coasters like I do of course). We rode, and screamed, and laughed, and had a great time (ladies I tried to post all of them for you but blogger is being lame so this is all I could post).




The BEST Signs of the day...

I'm going to ride roller coasters today woohooo!!!!!!

Stole this from Rachel Lynn..

I am a Scorched Earth Tank. When I have a mission, it consumes me; I will not be satisfied until the job is done. I have a strong sense of duty, and a strong sense of direction. Changes in the tide don't phase me - I always know which way the wind blows, and I know how to compensate for it. I get on poorly with people like myself.What Video Game Character Are You?

Wish list

For Christmas I WOULD like..

1. CLOTHES..sweaters..turtle necks..fleecey things..just remember I'm large in the chestal area so usually a big medium or large please.

2. Oil of Olay face cream and daily facials face wash from Oil of Olay

3. Pataks Curry Paste I love Vindaloo or Madras - you can find this at Loblaws or The Superstore

4. Presidents Choice Memories of Greece sauce

5. Lipton Rice Sides - cheedar and broccoli

6. Burts Bees Lip Balm


I'm getting everyone's gifts in Egypt so ..you'll have to check your mailboxes mid January :) xoxo

11/11

Today in Korea it is PEPERO DAY. A strange little holiday where Koreans give each other boxes of Pepero chocolates. It's mostly kids who do it and it becomes a popularity contest to see who gets the most Pepero sticks. They are pretty tasty chocolates and I got a TON of them yesturday (my kids are going to be eating Pepero for a week). While other countries are honouring vets and those lost in battle today, Koreans are eating chocolate sticks that look like 11's.

In Canada, it is Rememberance Day. I would usually be sporting a poppy and putting all my change into a donation box for the vets but..today I'll just remember and give thanks in my head.


On to brighter things..enjoy this video of H Class performing Come on Get Happy by The Partridge Family. We will be performing this song in two weeks at an old age home visit our school is doing. I think if we had a coloured bus we could hit the road and tour for sure!



It's a beautiful day out..I'm really in rough shape from last night..but I'm going to walk to Isu and get some groceries and make something yummy. I'm supposed to go to a dinner for Beaks tonight with work people but after last night and all the mixing Jes and I did..I think I'll sit this one out.

Today was a good one

Today was a GOOD day. My classes went well, I had a great night with my good friends, and I GOT MY PLANE TICKET!!!! For me..it doesn't really get much better than that. I was able to borrow Beaker's camera again so I've got pics! I'll post the ones of us out on the town tomorrow.

Finally

I get my ticket to Egypt TODAY! I can't believe next month I will FINALLY be there!!

I stole this from Trojan . If only the lyrics were Pants..Jenny would be in heaven.
Listen To This

Pete

You know what I'm looking forward to? The return of Petey McPete..that guy is a good time! I wish he was coming back to my school so he could join me on second lunch again..but I'll take living in the same city!

Anyone out there watching the show Heroes?? Damn that's good!

I figured out a small way to help me get over losing Beaker. He's always said he wished he had a blog so..I made one for him. A tribute to the good times and hopefully when he looks at it he realizes he has to come here!

My Ode To Beaker

Who the fuck made it winter???? If I had balls today they would have retracted into my stomache!

You can't see this video at all..but imagine...Jes wearing Beaker's glasses doing an ass shake as Beaker sings to her. He is such a good singer ;)

It's been awhile since I've written about a good movie. Probably because much of what I've watched lately has been CRAP. However, I just watched a wonderful and brilliant film called Snow Cake. It stars one of my all time favorite actors Alan Rickman and Sigourney Weaver. Much to my surprise it was a Canadian film! Set in beautiful Wawa, Ontario. I don't want to spoil the plot by saying anything about the movie..but if you enjoy independant films without all the Hollywood glitz that tell a real story..I highly recommend Snow Cake.

A Korean treat

Ever wonder what fried chicken asshole (no joke) looks like?



Don't EVER order it..even if by accident like Cam and I did....don't... stay away!!!!

More Beaks

I didn't get to sleep until after 5 because Beaks and I were talking about how cool we were. At 11am sharp this morning the doorbell rang!! I live in a tiny apartment and the doorbell is LOUD! I hate waking up that way. I have a tv screen inside to see who is at the door and I didn't even bother to make an attempt to answer it. I just hate being woken up. Now I am..so I'll post some more photos of last night.


Back before we loved Beaker..he got in a bar fight and had a tooth knocked out. His replacement was about 8 shades off from the rest of his teeth. Yesturday he finally got a strong proper one that matched the rest of his mouth. He couldn't stop touching it or taking photos of it.

Beaker's Mouth



We had a great taxi ride together (Beaks, RL, and I)..it may probably be the last taxi ride Beaks and I ever share.....that hurts.



We went to Geckos and Beaker wanted to show us how cool he was and how big his muscles were. He makes me laugh so hard things break sometimes!



After Geckos we went over to Bliss to meet Joel. I think that is where everyone drank too much (not me! hehe). Clothes were exchanged..things were taken off..Heidi burned my eyes out for life with her business..Min wore her intimates on his head (actually I think Beaks did too!) it was a good time!


The ABSOLUTE HOTTEST photo of Cam ever taken. You are a hot sweaty beast!

Afterwards we all headed to Hongdae but we got split up by cabs..in mine it was Jes, um...Kansas City guy..and Beaker. We went to Tin Pan and then everyone just got sloppy (again not me) Adrian had to take RL home..Cam and Saejin didn't even make it to Hongdae because Cam was not FEELING very well. Heidi and Min were rockin it though and Heidi did some table dancing. We lost Beaker..I found him out in the street talking to some co-workers..and then he was gone. I hopped in a taxi and came home and when I was just about at my door Beaker called. He ended up back in Itaewon taking care of crazy eyes who's head was split and bleeding thanks to boobeyes..it was messy. He ended up at my door though and we talked for a long time..took a trip to the Family Mart in the rain..watched the lightening. It was a good end to the evening. We took one last picture before he left.

Beaker life is better with you in it!

Tonight RL came over for COCKtail hour and we were soon joined by Beaker. We decided to head out and go meet Jes and than we later joined up with the rest of the gang in Bliss. We all got messy and most left before the stroke of 1am. NOT I though! I left when we went to Tin Pan 2 and they were playing hip hop (seriously I think I'm allergic!). We lost Beaks somewhere in the process but he showed up at my door later on in the night and we had a good chat. Seriously you have no idea how much I'm going to miss you! xoxoxox

Beaks let me use his camera so I have some pics!! woohoo!!



Bliss..notice how Beaks tried on Jes' skirt?



More tomorrow..goodnight!

I LOVE MY FRIENDS SOOOOOO MUCH IT HURTS!!!!! I feel so much better I'm ready to tear it up!

It's a beautiful day

Even though it's raining right now (which better stop by tonight!) it's a good day. I just got an e-mail from my dearest friend Samaa. I wrote her and told her about how I broke my camera and she said I can use hers when I come to visit. Buying a 2 gig memory card and bringing that will be soo much cheaper for me right now than buying a new camera (unless I can get mine fixed..can't rule that out) because next Friday I am officially impovrished. It's totally worth it though because I'll have a plane ticket to Egypt!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that next month I'll be in Cairo. I'm hoping one of my dear gal pals who is living in Libya is going to be able to fly into Cairo for a few days to hang as well. If there is anything I need right now it's to have a gab fest with those girls like we used to back in Ottawa.

Tonight is our party for Beaks...which for those who are coming..Beaks wants to meet at 9pm. Once I hear from Joel I'll tell you the meeting point. RL and I are going to be rampaging (I think for once..me a little harder than she will be) Even though I feel like I just drowned in the pool...there's only way to deal, jump back in and swim as hard as you can. That probably makes no sense right? RAMPAGING!! WOOHOO!

I hope we give Beaks one last good time and that he parties this hard...

Alright I'm over it...actually I'm totally not but being the emotionally strong woman that I am, I've decided to exercise a new feeling. Hatred. In this situation it just feels better than what I was feeling. I've also realized some other things that I won't share but I feel empowered knowing them. So life goes on right? Sorry for all the boohooing this week. I feel like such a fucking cry baby but I'm really not. Crying is 4 sissies.

My camera is broken but I think I'm going to post some pics that make me smile..I don't really care if you've seen em before.



As long as I've got my friends I can pretty much take whatever life or people throw at me.
I know how awesome I am so all I'll say about the issue is..it's your loss!

I read it. It hurt more than a band-aid..it hurt like being smashed in the face with a television set then being lit on fire. I'm going to disappear for a few days...I don't really feel like coming here for awhile..

Like ripping off a band-aid.....

Have you ever had something hurt you inside so much that instead of dealing with it, you put it away somewhere far back in your mind so you could forget about it? I'm finding myself having to dust the cobwebs off of a feeling I was hoping would just evaporate and I'd never have to look at it again. Clearly it's not a healthy thing to push stuff like that aside and not deal with it head on. I think sometimes I can actually convince myself that everything will work out the way I want it to and I won't have to worry about those old issues because they will become void and obsolete. I asked for it...I put it out there on the table..because it was not letting me move forward in certain aspects of my life so if I ever want to move forward I need to deal. So tonight..I'm going to go home..make some chicken vindaloo..make it soo hot and spicey my eyes burn..open a cold beer (or maybe a few I might need some liquid courage)..read that e-mail that is sitting in my inbox that I'm not really ready to read. I can already imagine what it says..and I don't think I'll like it in the slightest. It will be like ripping off a band-aid..it will hurt like a bitch..I will probably cry..but the sting will go away...and the wound will heal with a little time..right?

Alright I lied..seriously last one

Stolen from RL

My Life: The Soundtrack

Opening credits: Beautiful Day by U2
Waking up: Don't stop till you get enough by Michael Jackson
Average day: Yoga by Bjork
First date: The King is Half Undressed by The Jelly Fish
Falling in love: Just Like Heaven by The Cure
Love scene: You're Not Alone by Olive
Fight scene: Fight the Power by Public Enemy
Breaking up: Walk on By by Sybil
Getting back together: Emperor's New Clothes by Sinead O'Conner
Secret love: Into Your Arms by The Lemonheads
Life's okay: Groovey Train by The Farm
Mental breakdown: Jesus Built My Hotrod by Ministry
Driving: Summer Song by Joe Satriani
Learning a lesson: Shadow Boxer by Fiona Apple
Deep thought: In Between Days by The Cure
Flashback: Anything by The Cure
Partying: Anything by Prince
Happy dance: Any set by Steve Lawler
Regretting: Gorechi by Lamb
Long night alone: Water from a Vine Leaf by Beth Orton and William Orbit
Death scene: American Pie by Don McLean
Closing credits: Float On by The Floaters

Alright perhaps it was the cold or the brew or RL's gentle persuasion..but I just have to say this. It will only make sense to one person..and RL.

I spilled my guts and have tried to find the answers to no avail. Is what I am saying falling on deaf ears? Married ears? Ears in another relationship? A simple FUCK YOU would be nice or some sort of reply. I think it's owed.


Damn it's cold and windy outside!

Heading on down to the Family Mart with Rachel Lynn. It's a school night so that means a little suffering tomorrow at school but it's all good in the hood. We have things to vent and things to celebrate. It's chilly outside so we'll bundle up. At least the crisp air will keep our beers cool!!