Hello! Apologies for the long absence. It's been a crazy few weeks starting my last term (AHHH!!!) and going about the day-to-day activities. We gained two new teachers as two others left, so it's been strange finding new people in the classrooms across from me.
December is flying by faster than I anticipated. I enjoyed a few half days 2 weeks ago due to more middle school testing. It seems like those kids never stop! Korean students definitely deserve more recognition for their hard work and relentless schedules. But with those testing days, comes the realization that some of these students will not return. Some of the kids I most connected with last term have been the causalities. Breaks my heart when I hear from their friends they're not coming back.
This weekend was a busy one. Friday I had a half day, so I went with two friends to Dongdaemun after dinner for the infamous late night shopping. Friday night, starting around midnight until the subways open again at 6:30am, people are walking the streets looking for good deals on fashion while the workers shift through endless bags of newly arrived material. I was able to find a couple Christmas presents, plus a present for myself - the much needed boots. Last winter was rough not having good traction on shoes, so this year I decided I need to be better prepared. After sleeping in most of Saturday, the evening was our office pre-Christmas dinner. The owner and his wife took our branch out to Outback, which is considered a fancy restaurant in Korea. Following dinner, I saw the new film Tin Tin Adventures. The graphics were amazing!!
I hope everyone is enjoying their buildup to the festivities with friends and family.
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