Friday again =)

It is raining in Korea. I am hoping the temperature doesn't return to it's negative digits, or we are all going to be skating to church in the morning.

This afternoon Christina and I visited a Sushi bar for a real Japanese Sushi experience. We were not disappointed. It was delicious!

We then spent almost an hour walking around the stationary store. Stationary stores are the most fantastic thing in the world. They have EVERYTHING you could ever want in them. From slippers to art supplies. Huge construction paper, webcams, clocks, instant coffee, notebooks and planners. You can stock up on paint, canvas, pencils, glue, sticky-back vinyl, and even backpacks, or giant stuffed dolphins. And it is all pretty cheap.

This week was difficult. I think the children are restless and in need of a break. I know I sure am. They have started doing the thing where they just won't listen, and no amount of threatening will get them to pay attention. Half of them didn't have gym class all week due to bad behavior, and it was like they didn't even care. I am anxious for Christmas, even if I end up sitting alone in my apartment staring into space doing nothing. That will be much more relaxing than dealing with bored, annoyed, tired children.

Today I cleaned my room. I think there is more dust in Korea. Every week there are dust bunnies the size of real bunnies hiding in all the corners. It is challenging to stay on top of them and keep them from taking over my tiny room. And, on a grosser note, I finally washed my sheets today, for the first time since arriving here. Or I should say, sheet. Because I only have one. But I also did my pillow cases. It was time.

I made a paper chain earlier this week to help make my room possibly more festive. I am not sure I achieved what I was going for. But it does add color.

I am in charge of vespers next week. We all take turns doing it and next week is mine. I am planning a Christmas music type program. I have several people doing special pieces for it and have Bill, one of our teachers, reading the Christmas story for me. I hope it goes well. We shall see. I got roped into singing a duet with Charles, our front desk/everything guy while one of my students, JeHo, plays piano, Pastor Mark plays sax and our coordinator, Melvin, plays trumpet. Should be interesting I think.

Today my religion students and I went to Hollys Coffee for a tea party. They love tea parties here in Korea. It was a nice relaxing time!

Now I must get ready for FNF, which is what we call vespers. Not even sure what FNF stands for... But I think it means something important, like vespers. =)

Happy Sabbath to you all

Michelle