getting settled

I'm sitting at my new desktop computer handed down to me from previous teachers. Not a clue where it came from but grateful to have it since I don't have an adapter for my laptop at the moment. Among the other luxeries passed down to me include a hairdryer, straighter, umbrella, half bottle of wine, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, videos like Empire Records and Pilates for Dummies, and a pair of undies. As you can see from the photo, which honestly doesn't do it total justice, I am now living like a queen. My room is tiny but it works. I really think the smallness of it all will keep me from getting too lonely. It's cozy. The other teachers live in the apartment and we all walk to work in the morning for the most part. They took me out the other night for dinner and some rice wine and I must say so far it's been pretty wonderful.

As for teaching, I had my first experience today and it's exhausting. Come to find out I arrived at the most intense study time for students and the next month will be hell. Quite the initiation but at least I get the worst out of the way and can look forward to smoother sailing. The kids are pretty cute and call me Leah Teacher. "Leah Teacher, I finished my work." "Leah Teacher, I know all the answers." "Leah Teacher, Jin-Ming spoke Korean, he should get a sad face on the board!"These kids are 6 and ridiculously smart for their age. I will work on getting a phone card so I can talk to you all. I miss everyone and hope to see some of you in korea this year. If you love me, you will come!