Airport

I'll possibly write the details of stuff someday... but not right now.  Simply I wish to express... I'm at Incheon Airport.  It is almost 9am.  My flight doesn't leave until 5pm.  I can't check in until 3 hours till the flight leaves.  So I have lots of time to chill.  I would wonder around a bit but... have a LOT of luggage.  So I opted to sit here and look pretty ;)

Korea Ending

Over the last two years, I have had many experiences in South Korea.  I have enjoyed seeing new places and learning more about cultures that are different from my own.  In all that time, the main purpose of this blog has been to share as positive as possible the experiences of Korea.

That purpose is about to be fulfilled as I soon will be leaving South Korea.  The school I have worked at is no longer my place of employment after tomorrow.  My contract ends August 31, 2013.  At that time, I will be canceling my phone, taking care of paperwork for the Korean pension, and arranging transportation to the airport.

My Dad is taking care of bringing me home.  It is rather urgent that I not stay for a variety of reasons that I feel are not appropriate here.  Just wanted to start bringing this blog to a close as well as let those who read it know of my immediate return to the States.

Coffee Tree

Today Janell and Insun accompanied me to a cafe called Coffee Tree for our Monday tea and Bible Study.  It was a really good idea.  I had no idea how little Insun gets off campus.  She is unfamiliar with this area so she doesn't know where places are nor how to use the bus system.  So we showed her some basics and enjoyed our time out by Jain.

Coffee Tree has a horse so we sat by the window where we could watch him while enjoying our time there.  It was very pleasant and we were able to discuss some recent happenings.  I felt that Isaiah 30:20,21 was appropriate and showed the text with them.

On the way back, we stopped at an elementary school to enjoy the swings, peaceful stars, and cool air.  It was relaxing and I am Insun got that break.  I will try to keep an eye out for more opportunities to help her.  She is so sweet.

Sabbath

With all the drama at school in the last 48 hours, I decided to spend my Sabbath elsewhere.  I went bright and early into Daegu to meet up with a few friends.  On the way there, I ended up walking from Gyeongsan Market all the way to Sawol Station.  That is quite a hike.  Eventually we all got together and went to Suseong Lake.  Located on the south side of Daegu where the more expensive property is, we had a pleasant view of the mountains hidden in clouds and rain.  The weather is a result of a typhoon that hit someplace nearby, so we had a break from the heat.  Felt like the Pacific coast in it's freshness.  We hung out, talked, slept, enjoyed the view of the lake.  It was all very relaxing.  When it got late, we ate supper at an Indian restaruant.  I had a choking experience with some spicy curry that I gladly gave away for more mild food.  My favorite was of course the naan.  Bread that is amazing in itself, I enjoyed it with dipping sauce.  Afterwards we went walking some more and finally parted ways.

I learned something while hanging out with my Korean friends.  That they are treated better when they are with us Americans.  That we are given discounts and service because we are American.  I didn't know that.  I assumed everyone was treated this way and lauded Korean society.  Now I know and so I plan to take them with me if I ever go out to hang out in town again.

Preparing for the Agape Feast

I wanted a picture of the preparations for the Agape Feast and realized my camera didn't have a card in it.  So forgive me, but I am using my blogging account to get the picture.

It might be hard to tell, but we have the bread on three plates ready to use.  Grapes and cheese and bananas... the place settings are white and pink themes and there are two large candles on the table.  The table clothes I bought are fancy, throwable table clothes that smell like disinfectant so I am burning lavender incense.  The place is starting to look great.  When the others arrive, we will add their food items to the table and gather for our Agape Feast.  Even have Christian music playing :D

Teaching Pics

Good Morning Everyone!

Been having pictures taken in my classes of ... well... me!

This first picture is my first high school class of the semester.

We are doing Geography!

So they get to use English terms in relations to maps ;)

I was told that "he" was a "she".... I was certain that they were pulling a prank on me. 

But Teacher Geoffrey turned and looked at the student, then said that she was indeed a she.

Needless to say, it amused my sophomore middle school students.

This student right here is a girl.  

I know, how do you tell when the hair is short?

Also, she chose to wear pants instead of a skirt like the other girls.

So I was really confused.

Umbrella

I was walking back to the main building after lunch when I ran into an administrator.  He is a good guy who always speaks to me.  As I was walking in, he was walking out and opening his umbrella.  I said hi and he explained, "Fire rain."  I paused and he pointed at the sun.