Comments on: Should you take a Gap year: Teaching English in Korea (Part II)

By: Christine Ka'aloa

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

In reply to Teach English Abroad. @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

In reply to Loke.

@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

In reply to Nomadic Chick.

@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

In reply to gringation. 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

In reply to Your Dad. Thanks, Dad. Just wanna do you proud. ;-)