Comments on: A Gap Year: Teaching English in Korea (Part II)

By: Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:00:43 +0000

@Steve: Apologies for the late response. Am currently traveling and internet access has been spotty... Wrote a bunch of posts on teaching in SK this past 2010-2011. Also, some of my posts about teaching in a classroom setting is on MY CRAZY KIMCHI as well. Hope this answers some of your questions.

By: Teach English Abroad

Teach English Abroad — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:58:25 +0000

Although this is a pretty old post but since google showed this in the first 10 results about teaching English in Korea, I am forced to ask you about your experience of teaching in Korea. The reason I am asking this is because I am supposed to work in Korea from September onwards and I need few more details before I actually leave for Korea. Any help of your will be appreciated.

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Steve Brown

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:46:59 +0000

@Loke: Sure thing! I would definitely love to find the opportunity to get out there!
@Katja: LOL. definitely *flees*. Sometimes it feels like you’ve hit a wall & you’re like “How did I that old? This must be a dream!” But you’re still a young’un in my book!
@ Jimmy: Sounds like a plan. Will give you a call. I know I sound pretty intense about the goal making- I’ve spent a LOT of my young adult years “finding myself” (like many Gen Xers I know…) thru art. I found myself late so I’m playing catchup. But I’ve always created goals to direct my life. The big ingredient I forgot to mention: Always make it fun for yourself. Medicine only tastes good and works well when its sweet… In goal-making, you have to learn where to add the sugar.

By: Loke

Loke — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:47:02 +0000

Christine, try to make an effort to drop by Malaysia when you are in Korea, you know you have got friends here, ok.

By: Katja

Katja — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:47:48 +0000

Favorite self-awareness-part: “Entering a mid 30’s-40’s age range bracket is a sobering period for Gen-Xers like myself, who feel tethered to a time clock still beating with a few of youth’s romantic ideals.”

Aaaaaaahhhhh!!!!

*flees*

By: jimmy borges

jimmy borges — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:43:38 +0000

Christine…Let’s go to lunch before you go…and talk about your journey and interpretation of time and of goal-orientation…if you’re interested…aloha, jimmy

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:52:16 +0000

@nomadic chick: In all honesty, I think part of me was initially inspired by the need to create “good excuses” to validate my break-away decision! ha ha… Then I keyed into real objectives which created a clarity of intention. The decision was born from the idea of an extended traveler’s vacation so I could take photos and video…the “smart” came after.

By: Nomadic Chick

Nomadic Chick — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:42:18 +0000

Wonderful! This post put your dad at ease. In all seriousness, you sound crystal clear on motives and goals. That’s half the battle. All we can do in these endeavours is proceed with a true, honest intention, then take it from there.

You’re going to be leaving very soon! Very exciting!

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:35:39 +0000

You’ve a job and a possibly permanent lifestyle abroad- I consider that “motivation”. We all have our own process and personal dream objectives- there’s no right or wrong. A lot of travelers like the vacation approach and that’s been a consideration for me as well. But then, I thought- what happens when return to the States & find I’ve a half eaten plate for a career? I can deal with the inevitable later or troubleshoot it now.

By: GRRRL TRAVELER

GRRRL TRAVELER — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:20:24 +0000

Thanks, Dad. Just wanna do you proud.