Jinju Fortress

I've been to Jinju Castle a few times now, but I never seem to have my camera with me.

This time was no exception!

I do, however, have some cell phone pictures! As always, you can click to make the pictures bigger.


Firstly, see the fortress from the outside. Putting a parking lot literally right up against a 400 year old structure pretty much represents Korea. There's also an Emart across the street.





I got there just in time for a military reenactment!





These men hate their jobs...





Then I walked around!





Then I found a tiny leaf! ...And held it up to my head for an awkward photo.





Then, as always, I took pictures of civilians like a creeper! These cute old men were walking around with their canes and collecting acorns. Cuteeeee ^^






And here, ladies and gentlemen, is proof that I am either a supernatural being, or that Apple products suck. Take your pick.





Rawwwwwrrrr.

Job Update

Hello all!

I thought I'd give everyone an update about how my job is going, so that I don't have to explain it individually over and over again.


I came here to teach elementary and middle school, as most of you know.

However, my hagwon (after-school school) is complete chaos. There is no plan for classes, and my boss has hired way too many teachers.

So basically, there weren't enough classes for me to teach. This resulted in me teaching 3 classes a day, and then being at the mercy of my boss.

I was driven to Korea Aerospace Industries to 'teach' English to businessmen and engineers. This was fun, but also not really teaching. I would basically walk in and lead a conversation in controversial topics (Korean men are sexist, gun control is bad, etc.) Basically, I would start fires and watch them go. It wasn't really teaching. It was a very easy class.

That is, until, these men started taking advantage of how not-class-like it was. They started showing up for 15 minutes out of a 2-hour class, not speaking English, and expecting me to give them credit. This resulted in Angry Teacher.

I'm pretty sure these men have never had a woman yell at them before, let alone a very young woman.

Now they have. ^^


Aside from KAI, I was also 'teaching' my boss's 3-year-old at his apartment. This was creepy and uncomfortable for me. I also could not teach her anything, as she was a wave of destruction and her favorite pass-times were hitting me, and wiping her snot on my shirt. I suppose she was cute, but I'm just not good at handling children this young.


But this week it all changes.

British guy got fired (aka 'asked to leave') for being a pretentious *****, so I will be taking over his middle school classes.

This means no more sexist businessmen and scary toddlers!

There is a new teacher coming in two weeks, so I will also be taking British guy's elementary classes, meaning my number of students has tripled.

Not so excited about that....but I am very happy British guy is gone!!!


And at last, I will be teaching 6 classes a day, consistently.


At least until my boss spontaneously changes everything again.


But for now, I am happy. :)



I went to some fun places in Jinju this weekend, so next post will have PICTURES!

I am a liar.

Okay, I know I said I wouldn't post about Darcy again, but I want to do one more.



I always knew that Mr. Darcy was a little dog-like:

1. He likes to play in water and doesn't get very upset when I splash him.

2. He follows me around like a puppy. He is usually not more than a foot away from me, except when he's on my lap.

3. He actually likes my company and prefers not to be alone. He cries when I leave the apartment. He just doesn't seem to have that famous cat independence.

4. He finishes an entire bowl of food, meaning he has meal times...my past cats we could always just keep it filled and let them regulate their own food.

5. He's not that graceful. At all. I used to think it was just because of his short tail, but now I'm not so sure.


But today I made a discovery that has forced me to accept that Mr. Darcy is actually a dog trapped in a cat's body.




He can fetch!!!!!






Yes, I taught a cat to fetch. And it literally only took me 10 minutes.


Clearly he was a very bad dog in his past life, so he was reincarnated into the body of a cat.


And I have no problem with this. ^^

I love my cat.

I love my cat.


Like: He lays in front of my computer and watches as I work or watch movies.

Dislike: Sometimes he gets a little too excited and jumps at the screen...which has resulted in the loss of a key on my $900 laptop. Can you guess which letter doesn't work?!



Like: He follows me everywhere around my apartment!

Dislike: He follows me into the shower. If I try to shut him out, he meows until I let him in.



Like: He will lay on my lap and sleep while I eat or work.

Dislike: If I try to move, he digs in his claws. He has ruined every pair of pants I own already.



Like: He's very good at entertaining himself. He will chase a _all around _y himself for an hour without me even having to throw it for him.

Dislike: He's very good at entertaining himself at 3 in the morning.



Like: His _lack hair doesn't get on my pants!

Dislike: His white hair does...



Like: His white hair doesn't get on my _ed spread!

Dislike: His black hair does....!!!



Like: He likes to snuggle with me when I'm sleeping.

Dislike: He takes advantage of my defenseless state to attack my face.



Like: The name Mr. Darcy, which I had not intended to _e his real name, is starting to stick.

Dislike: I don't know if you've read Pride and Prejudice, _ut Mr. Darcy was kind of a jerk...




I am kidding of course. He's a hilarious cat, and I like him.


It's nice to come home to someone, you know?



ut seriously, if he reaks another key on my keyoard he is DEAD.

:)




I promise the next post won't e aout Darcy.




P.S. Here's another lame video of him that only I would find amusing:





Meows.

Mr. Darcy

I have a kitten.



His name is Mr. Darcy.

My friend rescued him from the streets of Seoul, and I agreed to take care of him.

Sorry mother, I couldn't resist.

If you saw how Koreans treated cute cats, you would want to rescue one, too!

Watch the evil video:





Mr. Darcy is very happy now. He chases balls, sleeps on my computer, and scratches up my clothes.

Watch the boring video:



He's not very good at it yet...




Mr. Darcy likes to Skype, too!

This is what you will see if you Skype with us.





Meow.