Slice of Lifer For 31 days, you blogged day and night, from different countries, time zones and classrooms Sometimes, you felt like you had nothing to write Sometimes, you smiled as you shared about a memorable memory with your students Sometimes, you struggled to get what was inside to come out on your screen Sometimes, … Continue reading SOLC#31: Sometimes…
Month: March 2011
SOLC#30: Expert Advice
For the past few years, my work out routine consisted of stretching for a few minutes then going on the treadmill and running for as long I could push myself. A few times I dabbled with the weight lifting machines, but I just didn't find much interest in them. Over a month ago, I heard … Continue reading SOLC#30: Expert Advice
SOLC#29: Take Your Parents to Work Day
I remember they used to have take your kids to work day when I was growing up. Now, I feel like the roles are reversed. Today, my parents came to work with me. They are visiting Korea for the first time since I moved here. They came to see my school and meet my students. … Continue reading SOLC#29: Take Your Parents to Work Day
SOLC#28:A Magical Place
In the middle of our work time in writing workshop today, I walked over to the rug area, where two of my students were sitting by the window. We have windows that go almost to the floor on our walls. They were the two lucky students who were allowed to sit next to the window … Continue reading SOLC#28:A Magical Place
SOLC#27: Lessons From The King’s Speech
I finally watched The King's Speech today in a full movie theater in Korea. I was glad that the movie finally came out on the big screen, even though it's a bit late. As I sat through the movie, I felt so moved by the relationship between the King and his speech therapist. There were … Continue reading SOLC#27: Lessons From The King’s Speech
SOLC#26: Thank you
As I came home tonight, my parents were already in my apartment. My apartment felt like a sauna , my mom gets cold easily. "How come you didn't write about climbing Seorak mountain?" My dad inquired. Well, first I was surprised that he read my recent blog entries. Second, I just didn't have time nor … Continue reading SOLC#26: Thank you
SOLC #25: The Sprint
I continued walking at a brisk pace, as I glanced at my watch. I was running late and needed to get to the bus stop as quickly as possible. Then, I looked towards my left to see if the bus was coming, and to my surprise I saw the big blue city bus barely ahead … Continue reading SOLC #25: The Sprint
SOLC#24: Home Sweet Home
After many interesting twist and turns on our family roadtrip (See roadtrip adventure #1 & #2), we made it back to our apartment safely this afternoon. We almost got stuck in a snow storm, but luckily left early to avoid it. They were forecasting 10cm of snow in the area later that evening. I'm wondering … Continue reading SOLC#24: Home Sweet Home
SOLC#23: Road Trip Adventure Part 2
The adventure just continues... 🙂 My dad, mother and I were eating a lovely Korean meal at the restaurant at the 11th floor of our resort. Maybe it was the off season or our timing, but in the huge restaurant, there was no one else in there except us. As we continued eating, it seemed … Continue reading SOLC#23: Road Trip Adventure Part 2
SOLC#22: Roadtrip Adventure Part 1
It has been many years since our family has been together on a road trip. It was much easier when we were living under the same roof and in the same continent. However, since we got older it's hard for our five member family to be altogether at one time and moment. My parents managed … Continue reading SOLC#22: Roadtrip Adventure Part 1
