bethany grace's Guestbook

Bet! I'm sitting here at work with tears in my eyes reading your blog! What an amazing story that you would meet someone from your hometown who knows so many of the same people you know! And what an amazing quote from Lacey. Wow! Glad to see Jake got the package! Hope both of you can enjoy the contents!! Wonderful pictures, wonderful adventures! It makes me so happy!! Love you and thanks for keeping me in the loop of your excellant adventures!! Jeanne

Ugh I want to fly over there and give those boys a piece of my mind! Is there anyone you can talk to for advice? Is anyone experiencing a similar situation? Today I almost cried in class too....a kid that tends to be a troublemaker came unprepared and was goofing off in class. I was repeatedly and probably too kindly telling him to stop, stay on task, ect. I finally lost my cool when he asks me to go to the bathroom right as we were starting to take notes. I said, "Absolutely not! You can't come to my class unprepared and misbehave and expect me to let you go to the bathroom!" So a few min. later he asks again! I couldn't believe it so I said, "No! And don't ask me again." Well he gets up and LEAVES THE ROOM! The whole class is looking at me whispering wondering how I am going to react. I wanted to CRY...and leave the room too! I could never imagine doing that when I was a student...the nerve!! So I call the vice principal to go find him and talk to him. Later when I talked to him, he told me that he didn't think what he did was wrong and if he had the chance he'd do it all over again!!!! When things like that happen, I just remind myself of the encouraging and rewarding experiences I have had, and move on! Hang in there Bethany!! And don't be afraid to ask for advice!!

INSANE!!
You are adding so many crazy stories to your life... I can't believe you were stuck in an elevator and were able to be like, "hey, let's just eat our lunch"! :o) Love it! That surprises me about the kids. I think it might be the Korean culture. The Korean kids that go to the school in China are similar in that way and you just have to break through the shell and figure out what gets them going. But the tough love is good and definitely needed!!! Don't let that be a reflection of you.. you're doing an awesome job and you are a great teacher!!

Oh, Bet!! What a weekend!! But so much fun and so many adventures!! I'm so glad that y'all are taking advantage of everything!! Sorry that you missed your friends but it sounds like the trip was still plenty worth it. I'm also so glad to hear that all of your friends are as adventurous as you and Jake!! Give him a big hug for me!! I love you guys and thank you so much for all of the news!! Jeanne

Oh no! I hate that feeling when you can't stop crying!! I am sure it was a little bit of pent up tears that just needed a way out :-) you've been through so many changes in the past few weeks! Laurie said Syria was kind of the same way in terms of communication and organization! It frustrated her so much! Keep blogging--i check for new ones every day!

stupid, stupid feet
i'll tell you about serious foot pain.... :-) just kidding - standing for that long would be terrible! i just realized that you have a blog and have started reading - i cant wait to get caught up! love you!!!!!

Ouch. that sounds horrible!! How long was your recovery? Sounds like quite an adventurous day. Crazy how they stand there waiting to see if your ok because they have to pay for it!? The "Angels in us" is a hilarious name for a coffee place.

Hey, Bet!! I sent a package to y'all to that address but I'm afraid it wasn't in the four lines like you have it! I hope it gets to you, not only because you need oatmeal and peanut butter but also because it was darned expensive to send!! Take care and have fun!! Love you! Jeanne

Loving this!!
I seriously need to get ready for work, but I'm just loving these! I love the pic of you saying "pay attention!" And the real one of you lookin like a teacher!! You look great. And I love that I can totally relate to what you're talking about... like the grocery store that turned into a random things market and a clothing place... even though I've never been to Korea. :o) Keep blogging... I'll keep reading.

Paris Baguette!!!
Such a great place with yummy smells and tasty treats!! There is one in Tianjin that Sharon goes to... and they make the best cakes! We got one for Lane for his birthday... it's like whipped cream heaven! Hang in there with all of the work. You can do it! And let yourself feel those feelings of being completely overwhelmed. It's OK to ask, "Why am I here?" That doesn't mean you made a bad choice or are not a fun and adventurous person. It means your real. Love reading your blog... and love you!

Hello, Bethany
I'm enjoying your richly detailed travelogue of teaching in S Korea! Keep them coming and thanx for sharing. XO Auntee Lyndee

haha
Love the Chenglish.... or it would be Kenglish. :o)