In other student news
One of my boys has promised that when he fulfills his dream of being an idol he will give me a signed CD.
We pinky swore and everything, so it’s pretty much guaranteed.
Far and Away
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate going into her second year teaching English in South Korea on a Fulbright Scholarship. Also an aspiring foreign correspondent, closet geek and proud to have a Minnesotan accent.
패션왕
This week we’re practicing future tense, which means my kids are making predictions about the future.
As I was helping a low-level boy (kind of a punk, never really pays attention in class) I asked him what he wants to do in the future.
The lightbulb went on.
“패션왕!” (Fashion King)
I laughed, and said slowly, so he could write it out, “I will be the king of fashion.”
But, thanks to the fact that Korean has no “f” and pronounces “f” sounds like “p,” he wrote:
“I will be the king of passion.”
And slammed his pen down on his desk triumphantly.
Luckily I could control my laughter enough to correct the slight error.
Boat restaurant by the river. I say by the river, not on the river - this is a regular building on land that just happens to look like a giant boat. If I liked seafood more, I would have been super tempted to eat there.
Taking a break at a gazebo by the river. In Cheongju, South Korea.
A lot of the riverside area was under construction, looks like they’re putting in a ton of flowers and nice walking areas, which is awesome. And, of course, the laborers are ajummas in their usual neon colors, floral print sleeves and visor hats. In Cheongju, South Korea.
Flowers of Cheongju.
The nerd in me really appreciated this PC 방’s font choice…
Taking a walk. In Cheongju, South Korea.
Is Gay Marriage Legal in Minnesota?
With Dayton’s signature today, the bill has been passed into law and will go into effect on August 1.
Proud to be a Minnesotan today.
Awesome cafe in Cheongju where the tables are in little cubbies and you’re encouraged to leave your mark.
