Hello!

I haven't updated this blog in a while! But I have pretty decent excuses. First, the cord on my computer charger isn't really attached anymore. Second, my computer needs a new battery because it does not charge with a cord that isn't defective. Third, I have actually been really busy at school. I made a bomb game from scratch! I am quite proud of that. For those of you who don't know what a bomb game is, it's a PowerPoint game where certain questions offer various points or bombs (which make you lose your points). It wouldn't be very difficult if you didn't have to connect the pages together and figure out how to time the entrance of your images and questions... But you do for it to look cool. And the kids really love them when they look cool.

So aside from my new, savvy ppt skills, I have learned a few other things lately. The most important: red ginseng is a life-saver, and that when you have to stand on bus rides, never lock your knees. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and be ready for quick stops and starts. I learned this coming home on the 1300, which is what you can take from Bucheon to get to Hongdae. And Costco, although you need to take the 7612 or walk (it's not a great distance by any means) after the 1300 for Costco.

I also went to a clothing market called Platoon. It happens in Gangnam on the first Saturday of every month. There are a bunch of individual retailers selling their used or made items for really cheap, along with drinks and a dj to make your experience wonderful. But it's a really neat place, so I want to write a separate blog on it later.

Oh! I almost forgot. This weekend, starting tomorrow, is going to be amazing. There are birthdays, potlucks, cake, the launching of a new company, and a lantern festival to celebrate Buddha's birthday. I can't wait! And I'm well enough to not be having coughing fits on the bus ride (more comfortable for myself and those around me), so I should be able to enjoy the festivities fully :)

Interesting fact: my advanced class students love saltines as much as I do. They're starving by the time they get to my class, so I've been giving them the crackers. The downside is that I no longer have any crackers. Because, I mean, they LOVE saltines.

But I'm typing all of this out on my phone, and my thumbs are sore. Haha, write to you later!