Joys and Concerns

The church my family attended for a while when I was growing up used to have a time for joys and concerns. My last post I mentioned my Monday/Friday class I generally do not look forward to because of some attitudes. Well, I'm happy to report a joy: I feel as though I might've had a breakthrough with the "problem student."

Most classes she might do her homework, but never have exceptional grades on her tests. Every Monday we have a review test from the two lessons covered the previous week.

This Monday I was pleasantly surprise to not only see that she had completed her homework, but she also did very well on her application and memorization test!!! I would like to think she had a wake-up call, perhaps literally when I had the front desk call home about her incomplete work. Maybe even my talks to her about not studying and/or refusing to participate was only hurting herself and her grade sunk in. Maybe my multiple notes of encouragement sent to her via the online site whenever I saw a sign of improvement are working their magic... Or maybe it'll just be a one time thing, but the positive me is hoping this is not the case. Class was actually enjoyable, and I think she and a few others realized that.

Also found out today I have to work Saturday. Boo. Positive side, it's only for 2 hours in what is called the A+ Hunters. Those students who have not done well (and by not well the company thinks anything below an A- is not good... not sure how I feel about this) come into class to re-study the material and re-test as a chance to replace their previous test grade. I didn't think I'd be picked since I'm a newbie, so not sure if this a sign of approval for my teaching methods or what... but at least I'll be making a little extra money! I already had a lot more hours than other co-workers since some of their classes were canceled this week and last week due to middle school testing.

Sunday I'm going to the Irish Festival in Seoul with a friend from training... noooo idea why they're having an Irish Festival, but it should be entertaining!!! Afterwards the plan is to go shopping at Forever 21 and/or H&M (YAY payday today!!!) to stock up on some winter-ish clothes. I'm discovering I may not be as prepared for winter as I originally thought. Georgia winters will be no match for Seoul winters. JOY. A sarcastic joy.