Speaking Too Soon...

My last post was a case in speaking too soon. Just when I was starting to get comfortable and confident, I lose my wallet. At first, I didn't believe it. Then I panicked. And then I just laughed. I know it's no laughing matter, but after so many mishaps in one week, you come to the point where your life is just a really funny comedy.

Fortunately, I still have my passport so I'm not stuck here for life. In light of recent events, I'm thinking about duck taping it to my right leg, along with all my money. Nothing seems to be safe in my possession and I am clinging to what I have left for dear life.

Today I went to the hospital for a series of dreaded health checks. Turns out I'm clean enough for Korea. It was quite a rush as they rushed me from room to room for each test. I had a lot of coffee beforehand which I hope doesn't affect my drug test. It would be a shame to be sent home for my daily caffeine overdose.

Teaching went okay today. So far its either blank stares or really hyper middle school girls. There is no middle ground with these kids. But I do I have an elementary student who is probably the brightest student in all of my classes. He's always asking questions and speaks English almost without an accent. He even tells me what I need to be doing when I look confused, which happens a lot. I have a feeling he's going to be a great English speaker and it's kids like him that make teaching English my most rewarding job yet.