The people

You told me before I left that I would meet amazing people, that I would learn about how people lived elsewhere and that it would be a great experience. It's not that I didn't believe you, but I guess I didn't understand the impact or the importance this would have. This is part one of the People series.

Above is one of my afternoon students, Sarah. Before class everyday, she and her friends come to say hi while I'm preparing. They always ask "how are you, Teacher?" and sometimes even share some of their candy with me.



Yuria is head teacher, and she works so hard, always rushing around yet never complaining. She has gone out of her way to make me feel at home here.



My littlest ones. I will have these kids the whole year. They are 4 Korean age, 3 western age. A very challenging group, but I have a feeling that will make it even more rewarding in the end.



Also a tough crowd, my 6 year olds (5 western age). These are two of seven that I will have all year as well. The lady on the left is...very active shall I say (notice the bandaid on the forehead). They're all so cute though, in their own way.

Sometimes I get a bit stressed at the thought of starting another day...all the yelling, the noise, the crazyness of working with kids, and I imagine working at an office somewhere, where it would be 9 to 5 and quiet. Then I realize that in the noise and the chaos there is a lot of laughter. The kids are so happy, and that is really nice to be around. It certainly isn't boring :)