I was reconsidering any efforts I've put forth toward this blog, and I recognized with sadness that I have yet to share with you the joy I receive from the true purpose of my time here: teaching!! As I have recently expressed to my Aunt Pat and Uncle Jim (hailing from the cozy little town of Mosinee, WI...a shout out to home), I feel as though I've surpassed boundaries here. I was sure, after meeting such a notoriously "energetic" class from last year, that I would be spending at least a few more months living in a state of utter chaotic stress. Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce that "Mr. Adam Teacher" has tamed a wild bunch from the Land of Punch Kick Slap Snot & Slobber! As I was fading down the hallway for lunch yesterday, I was lambasted by four of my students who insisted they tell me they love me (both in English and Korean) and then kiss me on the cheek before I take my leave =) I'm loved, and I LOVE that feeling. I'm finally firmly experiencing what so many teachers have told me would be the reason why educators continue to return every year. It's not the pay, it's not the benefits, it's not the hours...it's the passion for the students, and it's the love.
Today was the day before a Korean holiday celebrating children; fittingly "Children's Day." We had tons of fun with face-painting, gifts, and balloon animals. I wanted to share some pictures with all of you.
Jin's shirt says Snoopy...I painted a rather fair Snoopy on his cheek right there. Yeah, we're talkin' skills!
The blue car on Timmy's face was more of a car-crash...
And then there was pizza,
and filthy happiness!
What's a party without big dumb lookin' balloons, ha ha...
Unfortunately, after glorious organizational disarray all day long, we're all a bit done and done...as per cameras are concerned.
The week before was strawberry milkshakes.
Take a moment to distinctly remember childhood today, and thank this universe for those unbelievable smiling faces that brighten our sometimes dull-adult existences!
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