A glimpse into my Friday afternoon..

Since we have been here almost 9 months, so many things around now seem "normal" that seemed bizarre and confusing at first. However, every now and then, I have a "wow, I am really NOT in America, am I?" moment that brings me right back to my Korean reality. Yesterday afternoon was one of those times...

When I walked into my 4 o'clock class of (very advanced English speaking) 4th graders, I noticed that Tommy (one of the most serious, studious, fluent students) had a beautifully wrapped package next to his backpack.

Me: "Well, well, well, Tommy! What a beautiful gift! What do you have there?"

Tommy: "Whisky."

Me: (baffled) "Excuse me, one more time please. What is in that present?"

Tommy (impatient with me now): "Teacher...whisky! Teachers day..May 15th. adlakjfawe (the Korean equivalent to DUH)"

Me (now only more confused because May 15th is 2 weeks away): "Oh wow, what a nice present..."

The class now chimes in: "TeacherAmy!Teachers Day!Gifts!Whisky! Gifts!Tommysteachergone! Just!"

Me: "Of course. Why wouldn't I understand why a 10 year old has a handle of whisky at school for his teacher. Gotcha. Now, turn your books to page 25 and get out a red pen..."

and PS: I sure hope these kids count their English Academy teachers (ME) as 'teachers' on this allfabulous Teachers Day and I get lavish gifts, even if its in the form of whisky...

Happy Weekend Everybody!!!

Love yall!

Amy