Sorry I have not been keeping up with this blog lately! Time seems to be flying by... I have concluded that all the hype about Korean winters is overdone - I, who am always cold, am surviving just fine :) I don't even use the heat at night! In general, I realize there are many positive things about Korea and the culture; however, these things are never talked about in the U.S. because all people know is the negative (what we hear on the news about North Korea). The Korean people are extremely giving... they love to share. Every day someone gives me tea, coffee, fruit, a little craft, you name it... just little trinkets symbolizing friendship and acceptance. For a foreigner, this is extremely appreciated :) This is also a very safe place to live - the only people who have guns are the police. The mentality is so group oriented, that crime is virtually non existent - no one wants to stand out in a negative way. I am so thankful for the opportunities I have here, and am surprised that my contract is already 1/3 over - wow! My friend Alysha just stayed with me for a week and helped teach during the English camp. The camp was so much fun... I really enjoyed teaching :) There are no kids this week or next week... then they are back for 2 weeks... and then there are 2 weeks off again. I am still trying to understand the Korean education schedule. So different from ours. I was explaining to the teachers yesterday how our education schedule workds, and they were just as confused as I am about theirs ;) As with most things, there is not necessarily a better or worse - just different. We can learn a lot from each other :)

I'm Back

I arrived in Korea on Saturday night, and am back in Chuncheon with Alysha! We are starting winter English camp today... will keep you posted on how it goes! It's beautiful here - everything is covered in a blanket or white snow, and somehow it doesn't feel as cold as when I left.