One of my 1st graders was relying a little too heavily on picture cues. We were going through a series of pictures, showing an animal eating, as we practiced the phrase pattern – “Squirrels eat ….nuts. Panda’s eat…bamboo, Bears eat…fish”. Finally, we came to the last picture, of a boy sitting down to a meal with his family, at which point I learned that “People eat…their families”! Yuck!

I haven’t written much lately, as we’ve started “Intensives”. Yes, it’s winter vacation for boys and girls across Korea….a time when all good parents enroll their kids for EXTRA classes at their extra-curricular learning centers. Yup, now that the poor kids are on holidays, they have lots of extra time to rush between extra Math, Computer, English, Piano and Taekwondo classes. That means that we’re all working extra hours too.

We’ve got a decent holiday coming up in a week and a half though. I (and some friends) are planning to go to the DMZ that divides North and South Korea. It should be an interesting trip!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

I had a great night last night…and into the wee hours as well. Best wishes to all for the coming year.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

What a great day – all things considered. Even though it’s warm outside and all the stores are open, our apartment was a little bit of Canadian Christmas.

We had a good friend sleep over, and shared in opening our gifts. Yes, my mother did send me furry fishnet stockings. (and Girl Guide cookies!!) As the day progressed, more friends came to share in an extended breakfast time that ended around 1pm, followed by some serious “hanging-out”, (and a very welcome call from my Aunt and Grandma in Saskatchewan) and finally dinner for 10 around six o’clock. There aren’t any turkeys in Korea, as I’ve mentioned before – so roast chicken it was. With almost all the fixings.

So now, I’m stuffed, Kim and Paula are singing carols as they wash dishes (I’ve spent most of the day in the kitchen, so I’ve been awarded a break) and everyone else has cleared out. A great day all round. If it’s necessary to spend a Christmas away from my family, this isn’t a bad way to do it!

Hope you’ve all had a great holiday, and have spent it with those you love, and eaten too much. I pray that you’ve taken some time to reflect on the precious gift of Christ.

Merry Christmas.