They were really rocking it out in the Sinjang Shopping Market this past Saturday. I think he got crunk when he saw me videotaping him! LOL!! I think he is saying "She'll be all I Love" : ) Enjoy!!
Rock in Korea "She'll be all I Love"
Friday, November 27, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Blurts & Blurps V
Blurts: In order to learn a language you have to open your mouth and just speak. On the other hand, why come into my office every Monday, when you do NOT need to, and try to ask me how my weekend was and try to have a "real" conversation, if neither of us can communicate, then we just smile and nod...um okay we can just do that in the hallway. However, you all know I love to be sarcastic, so on the real I do appreciate that this certain person who will remain nameless is trying to communicate with me because they like me. (Hint: No, it is not one of my students.)
Blurps: On the other hand, I always have one bright student in my class that can help me teach the others or explain something in another form. Lately, many of my students have been teaching me Hangeul (Korean language), so this has been great for me to get out there and learn with them. Of course, it excites them to be able to teach a Teacher. I love it when they are happy and when I can make them smile too! :)
Blurps: On the other hand, I always have one bright student in my class that can help me teach the others or explain something in another form. Lately, many of my students have been teaching me Hangeul (Korean language), so this has been great for me to get out there and learn with them. Of course, it excites them to be able to teach a Teacher. I love it when they are happy and when I can make them smile too! :)
WHAT IS THIS!?!?! Part 2
It is the return of the centipede, along with the centipede came two students Lena & Alice. They love to be around their teacher, Ms. Jessica... well I didn't say it, just watch & listen to the link below.
What is it!? Part 2
What is it!? Part 2
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Blurts & Blurps IV
Blurt: Today, I caught my 4th grade student flipping off a 3rd grader (whom is a little bit slow). After, I told her to quit it, got out of sight, and turned around all I could do was laugh! And yes, she knows what this means, because I know this child very well!! Haha! However, I don't think the kids who saw understood the meaning, lol! I know it's wrong for her to do this, but it just boggles my mind how she knew what to do, did it in slow motion, and then kept running down the track with her finger straight up! The catch is she didn't expect a teacher, and especially an American teacher to be looking out the window at the exact moment she decides to throw up her middle finger. I think she thought all of the teachers' were in the teachers' lounge, but NOPE not I lol!
Blurp: Today, the 2nd school, Naesoo School (the smaller school) had a new 4th grade student. So, far the new student is awesome, he was answering all or most of the questions! I am so glad. Whew!
Blurp: Today, the 2nd school, Naesoo School (the smaller school) had a new 4th grade student. So, far the new student is awesome, he was answering all or most of the questions! I am so glad. Whew!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Why the USA is Top Notch??? Part 1
I am sitting here in my room thinking about the money that is going into the Korean Pension Plan. Of course, one thought lead to the next and I began to think how we actually collect this money once we leave this country. I was hoping that my school was NOT involved in making sure this money is due to me. Whew! They are not because communication here is more than half the battle and I could only imagine myself trying to get my money back once I get into the states and getting upset that no one can speak English via telephone. Why am I even thinking about this 10 months ahead of time!? LOL! Idk. This is what I do best.
Well, since I found the answer let me share with you that each country is responsible for its own people, if the government chooses to care about the citizens in their country. I say the USA is top notch because they have an agreement with South Korea that once we end our contract here we are to go to the nearest national pension office and file paper work to have these funds transferred to our USA bank account within 4 to 8 weeks of our departure. This seems partially simple enough, right? Well, wait until you read the following information for a few other countries....
Pension status for citizens of Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
"Unfortunately, these countries do not have any such agreement with Korea at this time, therefore, although you are required to pay Korean pension, you will not be able to transfer those pension contributions to your home country's pension plan nor be eligible to receive any refund. You'll need to stay and retire here to be able see the contributions that you accrued while in Korea. Note: As of June 1, 2008, Australia and Korea will implement an agreement which will enable Australians to receive lump sum pension refunds.
Actually: It should be noted that South Africans are completely exempted from paying any pension at all. Because of the fact that Koreans are not forced to pay any pension in South Africa. Dual agreement. There are a lot of countries in Africa which are not required to pay pension, but South Africa is one of the few countries whose citizens are employed in Korea. Make sure that if you are a South African that you are not paying the pension. It is very difficult to get the money back after you paid it in... and it amounts to a lot of money you will lose, if you don't make a point of sorting this out." (http://wiki.galbijim.com/Korean_pension_plan)
Okay, well this doesn't sound so good, it doesn't sound as worse as it could be, but I am so glad to be an American! I see I am learning that I am soooo blessed every day I am here. I thank God for our country that gives us freedom to be individualist.
Could you imagine trying to get back money from the Korean government if you were paying into the National Pension plan and you weren't suppose to, such as South Africans? The South African government would be better at setting up an agreement with Korea as the USA, Canada, and looks like Australia have also created an agreement. This is best for each citizen that comes here to work. It looks like New Zealand needs to implement some type of plan for their citizens, it looks like they are paying into the Korean government, but not receiving any of this national pension plan in return. Where is this money going??? I do not know, but I do know that mines is going right back to the USA upon my departure! : )
Be blessed! Thanks for blogging with me.
Note: Some of the contents on this page were gathered via the site below, plagiarism and copyright infringement is NOT intended.
http://wiki.galbijim.com/Korean_pension_plan
Well, since I found the answer let me share with you that each country is responsible for its own people, if the government chooses to care about the citizens in their country. I say the USA is top notch because they have an agreement with South Korea that once we end our contract here we are to go to the nearest national pension office and file paper work to have these funds transferred to our USA bank account within 4 to 8 weeks of our departure. This seems partially simple enough, right? Well, wait until you read the following information for a few other countries....
Pension status for citizens of Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
"Unfortunately, these countries do not have any such agreement with Korea at this time, therefore, although you are required to pay Korean pension, you will not be able to transfer those pension contributions to your home country's pension plan nor be eligible to receive any refund. You'll need to stay and retire here to be able see the contributions that you accrued while in Korea. Note: As of June 1, 2008, Australia and Korea will implement an agreement which will enable Australians to receive lump sum pension refunds.
Actually: It should be noted that South Africans are completely exempted from paying any pension at all. Because of the fact that Koreans are not forced to pay any pension in South Africa. Dual agreement. There are a lot of countries in Africa which are not required to pay pension, but South Africa is one of the few countries whose citizens are employed in Korea. Make sure that if you are a South African that you are not paying the pension. It is very difficult to get the money back after you paid it in... and it amounts to a lot of money you will lose, if you don't make a point of sorting this out." (http://wiki.galbijim.com/Korean_pension_plan)
Okay, well this doesn't sound so good, it doesn't sound as worse as it could be, but I am so glad to be an American! I see I am learning that I am soooo blessed every day I am here. I thank God for our country that gives us freedom to be individualist.
Could you imagine trying to get back money from the Korean government if you were paying into the National Pension plan and you weren't suppose to, such as South Africans? The South African government would be better at setting up an agreement with Korea as the USA, Canada, and looks like Australia have also created an agreement. This is best for each citizen that comes here to work. It looks like New Zealand needs to implement some type of plan for their citizens, it looks like they are paying into the Korean government, but not receiving any of this national pension plan in return. Where is this money going??? I do not know, but I do know that mines is going right back to the USA upon my departure! : )
Be blessed! Thanks for blogging with me.
Note: Some of the contents on this page were gathered via the site below, plagiarism and copyright infringement is NOT intended.
http://wiki.galbijim.com/Korean_pension_plan
Friday, November 20, 2009
Sleepin' & Commutin'
What do I do in my spare time when I am not recording "strange insects"? When the kids aren't shouting "Jessica, Jessica, Teacher, Teacher!" When I am not out and about meeting new teachers. Or do you ever wonder what do I do when I come back from hanging out with friends, when I am on the long subway ride home??? Do you really want to know? Well, well, well look below. This is what I do when all eyes are not on me anymore, it is my chance to entertain myself. Daily, I am use to getting stares from at least one person that finds me (Black Lady in Korea) interesting or different. So, this is my opportunity to look at others around me, and this is what I found.
There are 2 specific people I want you to notice in these pictures.
Subject#1: Notice the business man in the white collar shirt, he almost missed his stop and jumped up just in time to run off the subway before the doors closed. I wish I would have been able to snap a photo of him running out the subway doors. Haha! I had to be discreet. :( lol!
Subject#2: Look at the older lady in the orange coat. She was calling them wasn't she!? (Meaning - she was in a very good sleep) Lol! Then when it was time for her stop, she jumped up in time, staggering to the doorway, and she was pushing people out of the way to get off the subway. Lol. No one was going to stop her from missing her destination. If she only had a bat lol! Those poor people in her path would have gotten beat! Haha!
Hey, I just report the stuff I stumble upon!! I don't create it ; )
Well, as always...enjoy!! : )
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Seotan Elementary "English Room & Teacher's (Jessica's) Room" : )
I hope you enjoy the beautiful classroom and office the school has given me. I am too thrilled with it, trying to remember that I am blessed at all times! :)
Please, see the video below. It will take you to youtube.com.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHlC9prSado
Thanks,
Jess
Please, see the video below. It will take you to youtube.com.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHlC9prSado
Thanks,
Jess
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Update!
Hey!! I missed yall! :)
Well, sorry it’s been over 2 weeks since I left a blog post. I have an excuse I have been SICK!!!! Not horribly sick, but not just sick either lol. I hope that makes sense. Wow! Well, I was thankful enough to have a friend who was able to provide me with medication from the USA. Thank God for that, it helped me a lot. Also, I am super thankful to God for allowing my sweet Principal to grant me 2 days off from work last week, so that I could get well. She told the teachers to tell me not to come to school the next day and possibly the following day. The Lord knows I needed the rest, but of course being new I wasn't going to try to takeoff from work. Besides, I figured I needed to return the favor and give the cold back to the kids that gave it to me, jk! I am so glad because I was thinking it was normal, a normal cold I get every year, but the cold was caught in a different location, so my body was not responding to the cold as it normally would if I were in the USA. I had laryngitis & a normal cold, but it was frustrating, because I was doing everything properly not to get a cold and I still got one, so I say mooooooooore LYSOL next time!!! I also had issues finding the medicine I use in the USA to get rid of laryngitis...Mucinex works wonders if you have had laryngitis for longer than you can stand it then using Mucinex helps because it breaks down the mucus. A few years ago my doctor told me there isn't a cure for laryngitis, but Mucinex is very helpful. I would only suggest it if you've had laryngitis for more than 5 days and your voice doesn't seem to be improving. Even with Mucinex depending on how servere your laryngitis is it can still take a few more days for your voice to come back. I think total it took me 10 or so days. Mucinex speeds up the process, mind you I did not have this product utnil around the 6th day. :( But its gone now! YAY! :)
I will be trying to post daily the next few days. I have some cool stuff to show you all. I even have some videos for you. I want to finally show you my classroom, so stay tune for the upcoming post tomorrow through next week.
Love ya guys! My voice is back and I am too! :)
Jess
Well, sorry it’s been over 2 weeks since I left a blog post. I have an excuse I have been SICK!!!! Not horribly sick, but not just sick either lol. I hope that makes sense. Wow! Well, I was thankful enough to have a friend who was able to provide me with medication from the USA. Thank God for that, it helped me a lot. Also, I am super thankful to God for allowing my sweet Principal to grant me 2 days off from work last week, so that I could get well. She told the teachers to tell me not to come to school the next day and possibly the following day. The Lord knows I needed the rest, but of course being new I wasn't going to try to takeoff from work. Besides, I figured I needed to return the favor and give the cold back to the kids that gave it to me, jk! I am so glad because I was thinking it was normal, a normal cold I get every year, but the cold was caught in a different location, so my body was not responding to the cold as it normally would if I were in the USA. I had laryngitis & a normal cold, but it was frustrating, because I was doing everything properly not to get a cold and I still got one, so I say mooooooooore LYSOL next time!!! I also had issues finding the medicine I use in the USA to get rid of laryngitis...Mucinex works wonders if you have had laryngitis for longer than you can stand it then using Mucinex helps because it breaks down the mucus. A few years ago my doctor told me there isn't a cure for laryngitis, but Mucinex is very helpful. I would only suggest it if you've had laryngitis for more than 5 days and your voice doesn't seem to be improving. Even with Mucinex depending on how servere your laryngitis is it can still take a few more days for your voice to come back. I think total it took me 10 or so days. Mucinex speeds up the process, mind you I did not have this product utnil around the 6th day. :( But its gone now! YAY! :)
I will be trying to post daily the next few days. I have some cool stuff to show you all. I even have some videos for you. I want to finally show you my classroom, so stay tune for the upcoming post tomorrow through next week.
Love ya guys! My voice is back and I am too! :)
Jess
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