Blogging Absence

It's been awhile since my last blog. I must say that I have been quite busy with my two classes. I'm finished in 2 weeks and CANNOT wait. Only to start 2 more! The Lotte Giants are back in action. They played in Seoul this weekend, but I didn't go to the game. I just watched it on the television. It looks like I have about 8 weeks to go in Korea or less. I booked my flight and I leave permanently on June 13th. I have to start selling my things and closing my accounts as the end is near lol. I'm headed home after that to spend time with family and friends, and I just got an email that I have to be at my school in Guatemala on June 25th. So, I'll be home for 6 weeks not 7. anyway that's quite a long time to see everyone! I'm pumped. Well that's it for now. Nothing exciting, just the same ole stuff.

Reflecting on Cebu, Back in Korea

Island Hopping on Thursday was amazing...Went out on a boat all over Mactan Islands with a group of 5. All inclusive lunch and beer....food was great chicken, pork, fish, mangos and rice.

Friday Jerry, Dan, and I went to Kawasan Falls. It was a 3 hour road trip and was worth every minute of it.

Not going to write much more other than I had a great time, and I feel relaxed. Now I'm back in Korea and I'm cold again. I can't wait until summer in the USA!

Still lovin' it

It's Tuesday and I have to leave on Saturday from Cebu. I'm loving the Philippines. The people are so nice. It's incredible. Today I spent the morning resting and the afternoon in the jacuzzi. Now im just lying on a beach chair checking email by the pool. Nothing exciting today just a whole lot of nothing which is great!

I'm gonna be working on two assignments later on this week, but it's not that big of a deal

Last night went to the Waterfront Casino for an incredible buffet which was only about 13 dollars....

Love how cheap this place is.

Hopefully I'll have more to report next time I get out of this chair :).....Vacation..OH THE LIFE :)

Day 2 and 3 Philippines

Day 2 and 3 went by quite slowly in a good way. Day two was spent down by the pool. We met Steve from Australia, Jerry from Seattle, and Tonya from Hong Kong. We spent the day in the sun drinking and listening to music. We followed up the day with a nice buffet dinner at a fancy place called Marco Polo...After a long cab ride home to Mactan Island...it was time to rest..The food was delicious...but im so sun burnt...I'm in serious pain.

Today (day 3) we went to the beach. Pineapple shakes and watermelon smoothies with fresh fish at the restaurant. It was nice. Maribago Blue Waters is where we went...now im just resting...this weather is beautiful...i just hope i get over this sunburn LOL

Anyway...life is good :)

Cebu, Philippines Day 1

Arrived yesterday at 400pm in Cebu to find myself at a very secluded resort....its very peaceful. Went for a night swim and a beer at the pool and have enjoyed catching up on much needed rest. Today, I woke up and had a great breakfast. I'm off to the beach....more will come as soon as I get a grasp of the place....so far so good, weather is amazing, food is great, and the people are so friendly....til next time!

School Read-A-Thon

Today was a cool day at school. This week was Read-A-Thon week. To celebrate the end of the week, students and teachers dressed up as their favorite book character. A fellow K2 teacher brought in 3 animal suits and my co teacher dressed up as Harry Potter's girlfriend. Dan was the lion from the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Narnia), Jess (was a bunny I forget the story) and I was the Frog Prince....I still cant believe that we get paid to have this much fun.

Afternoon, is my last Spanish club. I am teaching the students how to make chicken tacos while using Spanish vocabulary :)

Tomorrow at 830am my flight leaves for Cebu (Mactan Islands) of the Phillipines...It's time for the beach!

Hasta luego!

St. Patrick's Day in my Classroom

Today is March 17th, and I thought I would bring a little St. Patrick's Day tradition from my past to my current classroom here in Seoul. The kids made a "leprechaun trap" and sought out to trap a leprechaun. Before today, they all made plans of how they were going to trap it.

The day started with the children entering finding that all of their name tags were switched, chairs and activies upside down, a chair in the sink, and green glitter with a note that stated

I am the sneakiest man that you have ever seen. I have tricks and surprises. I turn things green. Watch out! I'm here to make some noise, to trick all you little girls and boys.

Love,

the Leprechaun.

So, the kids went crazy thinking all day they they heard the leprechaun, and I had other teachers make noises outside to get them excited. Children made little leprechaun sized hats and everyone wore green today.

Well the afternoon came, as we were dancing to Irish music, a loud THUD was heard. The leprechaun was caught in the hallway with our trap. The kids ran to the trap only to find that the green cookies that were left for the leprechaun were missing and a note with gold glitter was left on the floor. The note stated:

"This is the best trick that you have seen. It's now time to drink milk that is green. It is true what you have been told. The leprechaun is here to give you gold. You tried to catch me, but I'm too quick. I hope you enjoyed my special tricks. Happy St. Patrick's Day, I'm off to Ireland.

Love,
The Leprechaun

So the kids picked up the trap only to see that the "leprechaun" escaped by cutting a hole in the back.

I turned the milk "green" with my special magic paper that the "leprechaun" left a.k.a. food coloring at the bottom, and the kids went wild...WOW you are magic Mr. Dustin. Then, we had a scavenger hunt for gold coins that the leprechaun left.
The kids finished the day by eating green cookies and drinking green milk.

Now I'm headed home as I need to rest. I'm starting to get a cold.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!