I remember going on my first trip out of the country like it was yesterday! I remember the look on my parents faces as it sunk in that I was going to a place that they never could have fathom going! Africa! Back to where civilzation started! A rich history from trials and tribulations. I took pictures! I recorded videos of when I was on the safari in Tanzania! A lion literally came with in inches from the car! I have it on tape in the middle of nowhere truly it felt like I was on the travel channel! I came home with many stories and excitement. However ONE CAN NOT TRULY UNDERSTAND WITHOUT BEING THERE THEMSELVES! Since then I have been blessed to travel to GERMANY,SWITZERLAND,TURKEY,GREECE,TANZANIA,ETHIOPIA, AND NOW KOREA! I came home with countless photos, videos, and stories but still it was not the same because my parents have never been to those places!! Well in a few hours that is about to change!! I WILL FINALLY MEET AND GREET MY PARENTS IN A LAND that is foreign to them! They will now be able to share an experience with me! IM EXCITED I LOVE MY PARENTS...All I can hope is that they have a RICH experience!! LG.....lifes good!

My thoughts on teaching. I believe teaching is so powerful. I never thought in a million years I would be an English Teacher. I always try to come to school with a positive spirit! With over 1000 kids many of them don't get a chance to interact with me. So when some see me I want to give them some sort of interaction that they can remember. That's just the type of person I am. Recently, we had Teacher Appreciation day. Usually, teachers are swarmed by gifts and candy from their students thanking them for the candy they gave or a fun game they played during the year. I didn't get many gifts or candy. However I did happen to receive warm felt letters that let me know that I am doing a good job. Many students came up to me and gave hugs (I know awkward from western standpoint but in Korea it is typical) None gave candy. And two gave letters. I wasn't really expecting much but it definitely felt good to be acknowledged. It reminded me of a story in the Bible I grew up reading. Jesus had healed ten lepers and out of that ten! Only 1 came back to say thank you. So I def appreciated the letter! Just wanted to share that! Hope everyone that is reading is well and in good spirits! LG...LIFES GOOD

It's been awhile since my last post! First, I want to start by saying that all is still going well! I am enjoying my school and co- workers. I don't have much longer on my contract

It's crazy how life works out sometimes! My cousin had a layover in Seoul so I had the chance to spend the day with her! Doing some touristy things around Seoul as well as catching up with her and life! It def was the highlight of my week and month! So thank you Bethany!

My parents are coming to visit me in less than 3weeks so I am preparing for their arrival! I already know what spots I want to take them and sites I want them to see. There is nothing like family! We have never traveled outside of the country together so I am interested in how it will turn out! I hope they are excited! ASIA IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT AMERICANS are used to.

Teaching in Public School's in Korea you get all NATIONAL HOLIDAY'S OFF! So Saturday Was Buddha's Birthday so we had off on Monday and Tuesday Was Children's day. So I haD OFF SCHOOL from Friday to Wednesday! In that time me and the crew went to many places! We went to TEMPLES, PALACES, ART GALLERY'S, Korean Theme Park!, Basketball Tournament, Restaurant's, Dinner with TEACHESLKOREA! and capped off by Mexican food on Tuesday Night! It was a great mini vacation!

Just wanted to let everyone know what I was up to! I hope all that ARE READING are well!! As always LG! LIFE'S GOOD!

In the past couple of months. I have recieved many emails from friends and people inquiring about Teaching English in Korea. This past weekend I finally got a digital camera so I am really going to get back on my game with posting pictures and video's and giving feedback on my time here! This weekend is a full weekend because of the National Holiday's. Today is Buddaha's Birthday so we have off on Monday for that and Tuesday is Children's Day a chance for Parents to spoil their kids with a fun filled day! LOOK FOR PHOTOS AND VIDEO'S....I hope all is well with everyone!