But I got accepted into the program in Ios next May!! That's right, this girl's next stop is apparently going to be Greece, barring any major changes to the itinerary, such as an extension of my contract in Korea (which could happen - I really love it here). I'm not really all that surprised to be accepted, since I am applying so far in advance that it hasn't gotten competitive for spots. Still, I am of course very happy. I can't bear to think of the day when I leave Korea, but at least I have something amazing planned to help make it easier when the day comes (luckily that won't be for another eleven months).
I have Wednesday off, owing to an important election, which is why I'm still up this late on a weeknight. The teachers' BBQ got cancelled, as it is expected to rain tomorrow. I'm hoping for at least a small part of the day in which I can either take a long bike ride or go hiking (the mountain behind me is very tempting). I'm still sick, but at least I'm functioning better than I was. I've been drinking tons of liquids to help myself recover. Today I found pear juice in the grocery store, and it is delicious. I've also been drinking lots of honey water, which is very soothing.
The other teachers were commenting today on how much one of my classes (E2-A) adores me. A bunch of the kids waited for me outside the door of an earlier class and then escorted me to the teachers' room, where they almost knocked me over by all trying to hug me at once! Then three of them tried to sit in my lap at once. They're a really affectionate bunch of cuties, but keeping them on task is enough to make me pull my hair out some days! They beg for games everyday, but my conscience demands that I make the games educational, so I wind up wracking my brain each night for new ideas. I credit this class with a large part of my development as a teacher. If I'm effective, I have E2-A and my kindergartners to thank.
Emily and Lucy (from my E3-D class) have been trying to help me learn more Korean. Today they gave me a five minute lesson after class, trying to teach me the names of various school supplies. I am ashamed to say, they are far better students than I am. The only word I can remember is the one for pen! They did complement me on my excellent pronunciation of "thank you" though! I have a feeling my Korean is going to be nothing to brag about at the end of one year.
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