It has been a whirlwind of a few weeks. With very unreliable Internet I have not been able to blog like I had wanted, as well as getting used to a 50+ hour work week! Its been exhausting. But after a few weeks, I am settling in, and feeling much more comfortable in my new home in Korea. I have gone on my first hike, seen a castle, and learned about a handful of very useful Korean words!
I have gotten into a swing at work and know what my children need and how they learn the best. I have also gotten to know the area of Seoul much better and have ventured out a few times by myself. I have even been lucky enough to find a wonderful church called New Harvest Ministry which is part of a bigger Korean church called Sarang Community Church here in Gangnam. God has really helped me to find my footing here and supplied me with some good friends to figure it all out with!
This is a photo of my Kinder Class. They are little angels and devils all at the same time, but I mostly love them. They are 6 yrs old and all have english names as well as Korean names that they use when at school. Here in Korea the children have a say in naming themselves (especially when it comes to just their English name) and so I have one child named Pitter Pan. (not to be confused with Peter Pan!!!) He is actually my favorite and is such a sweet child who is so funny too. We also have a Barbie and a Rapunzel! Go figure!
I still get so happy when they say "Ms.Nikki Ms.Nikki!!!" just because they
want to show me some picture they drew or tell me that they studied for their spelling test. Its quite adorable how much they love me already, and the feeling is mutual.
Overall, its looking like its going to be a job I enjoy and do well. I will build up a stamina for the long work hours and in no time I will think a 10 hour day with children is nothing! :) Either way, the memories I have already made with my kids at LCI have been worth the trip to the other side of the world. I'm ready to make an imprint on their lives.
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