Monthly Archives: May 2011

Long story short: I was staring hard at an attractive Korean girl as I was stepping off the bus last week and ended up missing the curb, falling off the bus, and coming down hard on my ankle. I heard it … Continue reading →

If you don’t know the four stages of the Butterfly Cycle already, you will by the time this video is over. 🙂

It’s a big step, dear readers, but this week, after 3 months of living like a tourist, I’ve finally started putting some real effort into learning Korean. It’s definitely a daunting task, complete with an entirely new alphabet, but I’m determined … Continue reading →

Dear Mom and Dad –        Thanks for sending the Cracker Jack. Some of the kids were a little camera shy, but as you can see they all enjoyed it very much. Dad – They say “Thank you, J Teacher’s … Continue reading →

Because J Day 2011 is just around the corner I decided to treat myself right and buy a new digital camera this weekend — nothing like an early birthday present, you know. As it turns out, the timing of this purchase … Continue reading →

…or at least I hope this is the most disturbing thing you’ll see today. So here’s the story: every Monday I give my students a phonics lesson about a different letter from the English alphabet (you may remember my redneck take … Continue reading →