Vic

Here is the low down on South Korea--  If you want a Korean girlfriend.. Some korean girls go to the "western bars and clubs" where foreigners hang out.. and there will usually be some girls at your job.. Of course, you can always touch the "personals ads". That's your preference! As far as location, the Seoul and the surrounding areas are the most idea locations for an exciting teaching experience. If you teach ESL HERE, usually your accomodations will be provided for .. and more than likely your roommate would be another foreign teacher from your school.. The rooms are small and apartments are cramp. Everything here is small. Welcome to South Korea! If you do not have a pc, do not worry! There are tons of PC BANGS around. It's pretty cheap as well.. one ... read more

So I got my first pay check of $1,600,000 (wons) this past Friday but the funny story is.. I woke up Saturday and it was a typical Saturday. I took my usual walk through the park to the ATM to withdraw some money near my school..and went to the PC ROOM for a couple of hours. The new subway is open but the trains are not running yet? How weird is that.. Anyhow to the story.. I was on my way home and decided to buy a corn dog from the "vendor stand" which I walk by everyday! So before I got the opportunity to get my corn dog.. this crazy lady approach me and started speaking Korean. She was recruiting for a local church! (same as in America) Of course, I did not have a ... read more

GO VICTOR ITS YER BIRTHDAY.. Yeah Yeah Yeah. GO GO GO.. SHAKE IT LIKE 1999!!!!!!... read more

Well.. I officially have spent 30 days in South Korea... I finally got use to separating the plastic, cardboard from the rest of the trash. I know where all the major department stores are.. The taxis here are fairly cheap.. I know where all the American eateries are.. I know where most of the bars are.. Lots of kids think I am funny.. They ask me strange things.. Almost.. like a celebrity.. they surround me.. and giggle and laugh.. I am from Texas.. soo I am use to the ups and downs in the temperatures.. but South Korea weather is nuts.. one day it's hot.. one day it's warm.. the next day it's cold!!!!!!!!! So much for a temperate climate!! I finally am settling in my teaching position.. It's tiring but the rewards are endless.. most ... read more

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman WORLDWIDE CAUTION March 23, 2004 This Worldwide Caution Public Announcement is being updated to alert U.S. citizens of the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests following the killing of Sheikh Yassin in Gaza . This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated March 19, 2004, and expires on September 23, 2004. The Department of State is deeply concerned about the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests abroad in the aftermath of the recent killing of HAMAS leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in Gaza. The Department is also concerned about the potential for demonstrations and violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests overseas as a response to the killing. A HAMAS spokesman has threatened revenge and specifically identified American interests as target ... read more

What an exhuasting day!!!!!!!!! One of our teachers was out sick today so not only did I had to cover his classes, I still had to cover mines!!!!!!! So, I was stuck for almost an entire day with 14 crazy 5 years olds!! My regular class begun at 11:30 while the other teacher class begun at 10 am so I was doing double duty for a while. On top of everything else, I still have not written exams for any of my three classes.. Finally, I written the rough draft of them all and just go to go type it all out by Thursday!!!!!!! I am adjusting to the life here and I am glad that I found a new church home in Pung-Am near Big Mart! The people I met there are really nice and ... read more

Today is Friday.. that means the weekend!!!!!!!!!! Of course, I had a very hard time getting out of  bed this morning. So last night I have my first "official" Korean dinner with my co workers and boss. One of the Korean teachers are getting married and we all said goodbye to her. The place we ate at was very nice! First, your shoes must be taken off (only in the nice, upscale places. The tables are only like 3 or 5 inches off the ground (If you eaten at a Japanese place in America) You know what I am talking about. Your chair is a pillow.. so we all picked what we wanted to eat and here is the interesting part... they brought the meat on a plate and you have to cook it yourself.. How ... read more